Show Reviews

Keller Williams 1/26/2005: The Pageant – St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen March 9, 2005 No Comments

The Keller Williams experience for the casual fan is a bit of an odd experience. If you aren

Tarantula 1/26/2005: Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

Joe Adler March 9, 2005 No Comments

Tarantula adventured through a set of music making nods to classical as well as dark metal music, gypsy, and strange circus like music. However, this night of Tarantula did unfortunately have one missing element that was obvious – Jamie Reeder was missing. If they made mention of her absence, I did not hear it. Jamie

Ratatat 2/09/2005: Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

Shane Handler March 8, 2005 No Comments

With their flair for electronics, low end bass and climatic riffs, Ratatat might do well for themselves by learning to stretch things out a bit. After the appetizing forty-five minute set, there was clearly room left for a main course at Higher Ground.

Assembly of Dust 1/03/2005: World Caf

Tim Newby March 3, 2005 No Comments

, the Assembly of Dust echoed what they sang about in

hem 1/09/2005: Off Broadway – St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen February 23, 2005 No Comments

Jason Isbell 1/11/2005: Buster’s, Dahlonega, GA

David Eduardo February 23, 2005 No Comments

Jason Isbell (one-third of the Drive-By Trucker guitar triumvirate) was scheduled to make a rare appearance with his trio (which includes Trucker bassist Shonna Tucker) to play a set of songs you don

Keller Williams 1/05/2005: Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD

Tim Newby February 17, 2005 No Comments

Going to a Keller show is like watching TV with a hyperactive kid who constantly channel-surfs.

Brothers Past 1/11/2005: Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

Joe Adler February 16, 2005 No Comments

After having heard a lot of positive hype surrounding Brothers Past, it surprises me that it took this long to finally see what it was all about. Let me start by saying, that the Philadelphia band lives up to and, at times, completely exceeds the hype. The future holds a place for this band and I will be pleased to see them graciously accept it one day.

The Duo 0/14/2005: The Jewish Mother, Virginia Beach, VA

Brian Gearing February 15, 2005 No Comments

Yes, Eastern Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and for Christmas 2004, he brought you a diverse year of music, right here in your own back yard.

Sound Tribe Sector 9: Snowmass, Boulder & Denver, Colorado – February 3-5

Chris Clark February 11, 2005 No Comments

or three nights, STS9 brought the heat to the state of Colorado and showed the music world just why they are a band to look out for in 2005. With Artifact now released and the band in the midst of a massive national tour to support, watch out for a band poised to make a big splash and change the music world as we know it.