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ZZ Top/3 Doors Down: Baton Rouge River Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 06/22/12

Leslie Michele Derrough July 13, 2012 No Comments

“Can ZZ Top play some blues for you?” Billy Gibbons is standing tall, center stage, a sly sideways grin creasing his bearded face. Headlining the Gang Of Outlaws tour with 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson, ZZ Top has been feeling a little frisky with some old songs that sound as fresh in 2012 as they did in the raising hell 70’s and choreographed 80’s. With no egos attached, the band from Texas have long played boogie, gravel-throated, guitar driven rock and this stop along the month-long jaunt through the states was no different.

Twin Shadow : Confess

Spring Eselgroth July 12, 2012 No Comments

If you're on the fence about this recent New Wave revival, Twin Shadow's sophomore effort, Confess might commit you back to the decade of excess. But before cynics start barking " been there, done that" and the black rimmed frames start to fly, let's state for the record that there's no question where Twin Shadow's musical influences lie ( read: New Order,… even a bit of ABC at some points). But unlike other bands who seem content with a kitschy superficial synthed- rendition of their neon past, George Lewis and crew are doin' it and doin' it and doin' it well ( Ok, so that's a 90s reference but you get the point).

Joe Bonamassa: Driving Towards Daylight

Cecilia Martinez July 11, 2012 No Comments

Perception always serves up a slice of skepticism for a record that contains more renditions of other artist’s songs than actual original tracks. Creativity? Originality? Individuality? All are characteristics that come into question when taking this approach to an album’s creation. Yet, it’s a method that American blues rock guitarist and singer Joe Bonamassa has utilized significantly throughout a 12-year long career to great success – with critics even calling the 35-year-old musician the “pre-eminent blues-rock guitarist of his generation.”

Fiona Apple: Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA 6/23/12

Sheryl Hunter July 11, 2012 No Comments

If you were looking for a good time on a Saturday night, you probably did not want to be at Fiona Apple’s show at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton, MA. Apple, who is in everyway the antithesis of a Katy Perry, is an intense artist whose performance was a captivating and cathartic experience – but not one that would fit under any definition of fun. The 34-year-old singer, who has been laying low in recent years, uses her music as a way to wrestle her many demons from her psyche.

Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon: by Harvey Kubernik

Doug Collette July 11, 2012 No Comments

It’s will-nigh impossible to resist the temptation to flip through Canyon of Dreams. Its dimensions may not quite fit the definition of ‘coffee-table book,’ but its plethora of photos make it an ideal piece to casually pick up and peruse.

The Tallest Man on Earth: Town Hall, New York, NY 6/20/12

Adam D'arpino July 11, 2012 No Comments

There's little doubt that Kristian Matsson, better known as the Tallest Man on Earth, felt slightly out of place at Town Hal. At one point, after an inter-song "I love you!" cry from a fan, he mumbled back something along the lines of "I love you too New York. You're big and scary, but I love you."

Billy Joe Shaver: Live at Billy Bob’s Texas

Hunter Moore July 9, 2012 No Comments

Recorded live at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth in September of 2011, Shaver is backed by a three-piece band of musicians half his age, playing hard-hitting country rock arrangements that seem entirely fitting. His years of work with Eddy, an outstanding lead guitar player, continue to shape the way Shaver presents his music today.

Van Halen: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA 6/26/12

Leslie Michele Derrough July 6, 2012 No Comments

The last show of Van Halen’s tour was everything you might expect it to be: David Lee Roth did his fun schticky vaudevillian act, Eddie Van Halen took your breath away with his finger-tapping, Alex Van Halen did what any disciple child of Bonham would do and pounded the hell out of his drums with sticks the size of Redwoods, and Michael Anthony … well, he wasn’t there.

Jaill: Traps

Jeremy Lukens July 6, 2012 No Comments

Traps’ opener, “Waste a Lot of Things,” finds frontman Vincent Kircher repeating the line “yes it’s very sad” over an upbeat kick drum and bright, reverberating guitars. With its sunny guitars and bouncing rhythm, the song’s tone seems more fitting for a beach romp than for a confession that Kircher tends to waste the good things in his life. Such is the case for much of the album, Jaill’s second for Sub Pop Records.

The Sun Parade: Yossis

Jeremy Lukens July 2, 2012 No Comments

When the music and lyrics both hit their stride, the resulting splendor is undeniable. As the young Jennings and Lewis grow as songwriters, these inspired moments should occur with more frequency.

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