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David Byrne & St. Vincent : Love This Giant

Ron Hart September 24, 2012 No Comments

After a May 2009 chance meeting at Bjork's memorable one-off collaborative concert with the Dirty Projectors at the Housing Works Bookstore in New York City where someone suggested they venture into a similar partnership with one another, the pair made good on the advice and got together to dream up this surprising golden nugget of an album they are calling Love This Giant.

Twin Shadow: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ 9/4/12

Spring Eselgroth September 24, 2012 No Comments

As George Lewis Jr. and Co. took the stage at the Crescent Ballroom on Sept. 4, it took about two minutes to start constructing a fantasy what he might be like if Prince were to take him under his tiny purple wing and spin him into a sexy stage-dominating Rock God. It’s not to say that George Lewis Jr. aka Twin Shadow is in need of improvement. It’s just that the fantasy is not so far fetched. In fact, Lewis has all the traits of a Prince protégé: laser-like focus, miles of sex appeal, chops that don’t stop and a voice that croons and emotes. Oh yes, Prince would have snatched this little puppy right up.

Passion Pit: Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ 9/11/12

Jack Cavanaugh September 21, 2012 No Comments

It was a completely full house in the Marquee on Tuesday, September 11th, and everyone was in a celebratory mood, despite the historic date. Shortly before the 10 pm stage time, chants of “Passion Pit” began, and most of the capacity crowd joined in. The house lights flicked off, causing a roar, and purple lights from the sides of the stage glowed as frontman Michael Angelakos and the five other members that comprise Passion Pit walked out. Wearing an untucked dress shirt and tie, Angelakos screams, “Hands in the air! All the way in the back!” The vast majority of the crowd complies and the synth organ intro for “Take a Walk” starts the show.

Rock of Ages Tour – Def Leppard, Lita Ford, Poison – Exclusive Interviews with Collen & Rockett: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX, 9/01/12

Leslie Michele Derrough September 21, 2012 No Comments

When Poison breaks into “Nothin’ But A Good Time” they could very well be singing the theme song for this summer traveling extravaganza with headliners Def Leppard and the back-in-black-leather Lita Ford. Dubbed the Rock Of Ages tour, these 80’s icons have been kicking up their heels and definitely having a good time rolling across America playing in the heat and humidity of the sheds. “It’s hot and sticky in here,” expressed Bret Michaels happily. “Just the way I like it.”

Hopscotch Music Festival, Raleigh NC 9.6-8.12

Bryan Rodgers September 20, 2012 No Comments

There are but a few certainties when it comes to the Hopscotch Music Festival: Attendees will experience music they’ve never experienced before, their tastes and perceptions will be challenged by much of this music, and they’ll love every shin-shattering city street step they take while doing it.

Patterson Hood – Bowery Ballroom, NY NY 9.17.12

Jeff Strowe September 20, 2012 No Comments

Patterson Hood puts his entire being into his performances and the crowd is always assured of getting its money’s worth.

19th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival: Telluride Town Park, Telluride CO 9/14-9/15/12

Jamie Thousand September 17, 2012 No Comments

With the final act of day two hitting the stage, one would wonder –How can Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule take it up yet another notch? How about opening with a reggae version of Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker”. As the crowd quickly erupts into an impromptu “woo-wooo”, it was easy to see how the often touted hardest working man in the biz was not going to have a problem.

Patterson Hood: Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance

Bryan Rodgers September 17, 2012 No Comments

Patterson Hood excels at crafting lyrics about southern despair and human fallacy. His third solo album, Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance, is a gripping listen, full of the desperate and downtrodden characters he’s so adept at understanding. Much like his work with the Drive-By Truckers, the songs here are full of hard times, hard liquor and hard lessons; the titular weather occurrence is just about the least dramatic thing that happens during this loose 12-song narrative.

Aimee Mann: Charmer

Jake Giles September 17, 2012 No Comments

Charmer doesn’t grab you by the throat and drill its message into your head; rather, Aimee Mann asks you to have a seat in her office, while you witness her playing psychiatrist to individuals (people she knows? herself?) who need an objective opinion with a healthy dose of reality. Listen closely, and you might even hear Aimee Mann diagnosing you.

Poor Moon: Poor Moon

Adam D'arpino September 17, 2012 No Comments

Led by Christian Wargo and Casey Westcott, supporting members of Fleet Foxes, Seattle-based quartet Poor Moon emphasizes similarly ethereal, harmony-heavy arrangements on its debut LP, but takes measured steps away from the Foxes' folk-pop sweet spot.

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