Show Reviews

A New Years Blues Explosion 11/31/2004: 4th & B, San Diego, CA

Jack Spilberg January 7, 2005 No Comments

Bad Credit, Reeve Oliver, Dresden Dolls, and Blues Explosion ring in the New Year at San Diego

Wilco / Flaming Lips / Sleater-Kinney 11/31/2004: Madison Square Garden, NY, NY

Shane Handler January 6, 2005 No Comments

Who would have thought just a couple years ago that three bands by the names of Sleater- Kinney, Wilco and The Flaming Lips would be headlining a place called Madison Square Garden on New Years Eve.

Scissor Sisters: Vic Theatre, Chicago IL

Garin Pirnia December 24, 2004 No Comments

The Scissor Sisters may be the ephemeral band of the moment, a novelty act if you will, but at least they look like they have as much fun as the audience, living right in the moment and basking in the warm glow while it lasts.

Phil & Friends: Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA 12/17-19/04

Susan Weiand December 23, 2004 No Comments

Friday: I guess this was an average show for the first night. Lots of good moments, but lots of train wrecks too. Chris Robinson was ok on most tunes, but

Dark Star Orchestra 11/12/2004: Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

Joe Adler December 21, 2004 No Comments

Synchronicity is something that, as I have found, follows the Grateful Dead’s music around pretty closely. There is something just plain magical about their songs. This was exemplified to me, yet again, when I was initiated into the world of the Dark Star Orchestra at Higher Ground.

Pixies 11/05/2004: Tweeter Center, Camden NJ

Tim Newby December 14, 2004 No Comments

When the lights finally came on after the

Medeski Martin & Wood 11/02/2004: Colony Cafe, Woodstock, NY

Joe Adler December 7, 2004 No Comments

This rare acoustic night showcased the heart of Medeski, Martin and Wood and how sometimes, all the bells and whistles, be they very cerebral to the MMW sound, should be silenced to simply breath in what music is all about in its natural and unaffected voice.