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Ani Difranco 4/06/2004: The Pageant – St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen May 14, 2004 No Comments

Unlike last year

Everyone Orchestra 4/01/2004: Aladdin Theatre – Portland, OR

Jason Gershuny May 12, 2004 No Comments

The ever-rotating lineup of the Everyone Orchestra took its philosophy of improvisational-based collaborations with a diverse core of musicians, combined with a focus on social consciousness on both local and global issues for a small road trip through Oregon, and us north westerners are sure glad that they did.

Damien Rice 3/29/2004: The Pageant, St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen May 6, 2004 No Comments

Bursting onto the singer/songwriter scene with his album O, Rice, a native of Ireland, has quickly built a strong following in the United States with his emotional lyrics and steady radio play. And throughout his two-hour performance, you could argue that Rice will be able to stick around and build on his already strong foundation.

The Strokes 3/27/2004: The Pageant – St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen May 5, 2004 No Comments

Playing to a sold-out Pageant crowd, Strokes’ lead singer Julian Casablancas

Amfibian and Seth Yacovone Band 3/24/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, Vermont

Shane Handler May 3, 2004 No Comments

Just weeks before one of New England’s premier music venues shut its doors
permanently, Winooski, Vermont’s Higher Ground pronounced their last month standing would be a memorable run. Therefore, it was only fitting that two bands that have played some of the most memorable shows in the club were invited back to draw the Higher Ground curtain one final time – Amfibian and The Seth Yacavone Band.

Nickel Creek 3/22/2004: The Pageant St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen April 28, 2004 No Comments

Nickel Creek held true to their bluegrass roots throughout their two hour performance at the Pageant, covering and conquering the likes of Nirvana, Carrie Newcomer, Beck and Gillian Welch, while also cruising through traditional folk and country instrumentals within their growing catalog of original material.

The Rashied Ali Quintet 3/22/2004: The Blue Monk – Portland, OR

Timothy Stout April 26, 2004 No Comments

Rashied Ali, who replaced Elvin Jones as John Coltrane

Tortoise 3/18/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, VT

Shane Handler April 22, 2004 No Comments

Playing a large amount of songs from their latest -It

eastmountain south 2/27/2004: Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA

Philip Mccluskey April 5, 2004 No Comments

Eastmountainsouth created an atmosphere in the Great American

Galactic 2/07/2004: The Odeon, Cleveland, OH

Robert Massie March 24, 2004 No Comments

From album to album and tour to tour, Galactic has developed and redeveloped both their actual music and all the aspects of their live show to constantly reshape the direction and scope of their efforts. From the addition of a guest vocalist or lyricist, to the showcasing of new styles performed by up-and-coming supporting acts, Galactic