The Hold Steady Throw A Positive Jam at Brooklyn Bowl (SHOW REVIEW)
For the second year in a row, The Hold Steady threw a positive jam, multi-day party at Brooklyn Bowl in their adopted hometown. The venue and band is a perfect match as the beer from the neighboring brewery fuels the huge singalongs and light-hearted pogoing. A chilly first of December continued the proceedings; the third […]
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood Cast Their Spell, Cover John Lennon in Portland (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood brought their cosmic groove to a packed house at Portland, Oregon’s Revolution Hall on Saturday, December 2nd. There was no opening act, ensuring fans would have two full sets to find the flow with these seasoned road warriors. Together, Chris Robinson (guitar, vocals), Neal Casal (guitar), Adam MacDougall (keys), Jeff Hill […]
Pixies Deliver Tight Set of Fan Favorites To Wrap Three-Night Portland Run (SHOW REVIEW)
In a city as 90s obsessed as Portland, it comes as little surprise that the Pixies sold out three nights at one of the larger venues in town. Touring in support of their 2016 album Head Carrier, the band played the last of three shows at the Roseland Theater on Friday, December 1st. Anyone who […]
‘Time For After’ Gives Us Everything ‘The Walking Dead’ Is Capable Of, For Better And For Worse
With the penultimate episode of The Walking Dead’s fall season, AMC’s zombie series is the same as it ever was.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Elevates Boston’s Orpheum Theater Amidst Three Night Run (SHOW REVIEWS/PHOTOS)
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s sold out, three night run at Boston’s Orpheum Theater was an excellent bookend for a year that has been an emotional rollercoaster for the revue. 2017 saw the band continue to fill theaters for nights at a time and capped things off with another Grammy nomination. On the other side of the […]
Neil Young & Promise of the Real Rally On ‘The Visitor’ With Ragged Rockers (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=7.00] On initial hearings, Neil Young’s latest album with Promise of the Real, The Visitor, doesn’t appear to have the provocative unity of his previous record, Peace Trail, released in December of 2016. But that’s because the variety of styles on display over the course of ten tracks partially camouflages what the iconic musician/songwriter is […]
Black Sabbath’s Goes Out Big & Ominous With ‘The End’ (DVD REVIEW)
I was first introduced to Black Sabbath back in my early years of high school when I learned a guy I was smitten with loved the band. Prior to that, I’d kind of avoided their scary dark image and clung tightly to my beloved Rolling Stones. But things always change when a cute boy comes […]
Wannabe Reviews Daniel Romano’s ‘Modern Pressure’
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Modern Pressure, the new album from Daniel Romano, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
The National Deliver Emotional, Towering Rock Performance in Portland (SHOW REVIEW)
Since forming in 1999, The National have managed to forge their own path in indie rock, developing a loyal following of fans more interested in the consistently high quality of their albums and live performances rather than the spins they garner on mainstream radio. They have also managed to keep a steady pace, releasing a […]