Show Reviews

My Morning Jacket 0/27/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, Vermont

Shane Handler February 1, 2004 No Comments

As My Morning Jacket took the stage and opened with the Latin sounding “Mahgeeta,” the band’s distinctive sound -led by James’ howl- made an immediate dent. As the five-piece carved into additional songs from It Still Moves, it became clear, that unlike the pre-mentioned LP, which takes numerous spins to “get,” the live electricity set by My Morning Jacket makes them a simpler catch in person.

Badfish 0/26/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, VT

Matthias Buchholz January 26, 2004 No Comments

If you you never had the chance to check out 90’s ska-rock heroes Sublime, cover band Badfish is the next best thing. If you wanted to hear any Sublime song, Badfish played it convincingly well, as even a version of “Daterape” got the girls dancing on stage.

Phish – New Years Run: American Airlines Arena Miami, FL 12/28/03-12/31/03

Kenny Bohlin January 19, 2004 No Comments

Phish is on the musical rise. If they were in a rut before the hiatus they have certainly broken through now. Even the lighting, always so perfect and well done is coming into new levels of excitement, stretching out into uncharted territory during this most recent New Years run in Miami.

Vida Blue & The Spam Allstars 1/12/2004: Higher Ground – Winooski, VT

Shane Handler January 16, 2004 No Comments

With origins stemming from a recent visit by Page McConnell to Miami, Vida Blue and the Spam Allstars quickly developed a working relationship, which in turn culminated with a new collaborative album, The Illustrated Band, and a subsequent short winter tour. The seven-strong Spam Allstars played lead to Vida Blues’ groovy foundation, making this two set shows quite the memory.

The Radiators 0/11/2004: Conte’s, Westport, CT

Mike Greenhaus January 15, 2004 No Comments

Survivors of Louisiana

Simon and Garfunkel 11/07/2003: Continental Airlines Arena – East Rutherford, NJ

Mike Greenhaus January 4, 2004 No Comments

Stacking their setlist with hits, Simon and Garfunkel consciously catered to their adult audience. While the group

Dave Matthews and Friends 11/16/2003: Fleet Center, Boston MA

Dan Bliss January 4, 2004 No Comments

Although the arena setting is rather overbearing on most barstool performances, the acoustic set of Dave Matthews and Friends was quite solid, highlighted by strong readings of

Umphrey’s McGee 11/12/2003: The Odeon – Cleveland, OH

Robert Massie December 28, 2003 No Comments

From their beginnings in the South Bend area. through a few lineup changes and some ups and downs, Umphrey McGee’s success and level of performance has grown over the years due to hard work and continuous road testing of their compositions and style. And, although many would have a good case to argue that Umphrey

Dave Matthews and Friends 11/19/2003: Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT

Dave Glazewski December 22, 2003 No Comments

Dave Matthews and some of his friends came to Hartford and gave
everyone an early present for the Holidays – a joyous, energetic sho. Moving from one end of the musical spectrum to the other, Dave and his friends mixed originals effortlessly with covers ranging from Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Sly and the Family Stone, Bob Marley and The Band.

David Bowie 11/13/2003: Bell Canada Centre Montreal, Quebec

Shane Handler December 16, 2003 No Comments

The consummate musical chameleon, Bowie had his fans guessing up to showtime whether or not he’d even show up, after cancelling the first five nights of the “A Reality” North American Tour with the flu. From the moment Bowie took the stage in Montreal, he erased any signs of fever and played energized versions of his classic song catalog, proving he is truly a rock star.