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Heavy Blanket: Heavy Blanket

Shawn Donohue June 22, 2012 No Comments

If you slogged teenage nights away riffing next to a water heater down in someone’s basement or slamming a drum kit amidst power tools and your kid sister’s bike in a packed garage this album is for you. Heavy Blanket was that same type of band, a trio from Massachusetts who got deep into stoner rock grooves, the difference being they had a guitar god in the making firing off leads, and now have the opportunity to release their jams to the world.

Alice Cooper: Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, 06/08/12

Leslie Michele Derrough June 22, 2012 No Comments

Starting a new leg of the No More Mr Nice Guy tour that began last year, Alice Cooper has made a few changes, tweaked a few songs and brought the overall nucleus back to the music. Cooper, known as much for his stage theatrics as his anthemic songs and rabid raccoon eye makeup, has toned down his over-the-top spectacle just a tad and made his recorded repertoire more of a musically vivid presence. Having last witnessed him in 2009, where he brought out everything but the snake, this time around he was just Alice; albeit in black leather, studded top hat and another stellar band beside him. “He’s such an amazing showman,” guitarist Orianthi praised before the show. “He gets so into character, it’s scary (laughs).”

Sonny Landreth: Elemental Journey

Chad Berndtson June 20, 2012 No Comments

If you've ever watched and heard Sonny Landreth at his most intense — where he gets really, deeply vested in a solo, gets on that game face that's not quite mad scientist but of a learned tinkerer who knows truths mortals can't comprehend, and conjures the kind of slide guitar sorcery that puts him in league with the instrument's greatest; you know that it isn't his spare, inoffensive singing that packs rooms at Landreth shows throughout the world.

Galactic: Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY 6/1/12

Shawn Donohue June 20, 2012 No Comments

Funksters Galactic (and friends) rode north from the dirty south to park themselves at the fantastic Brooklyn Bowl for four nights of gigs to close out May and start June in the city. Each night featured a different opener who would inevitably contribute to the main acts stage and in tonight’s case vice versa.

Waylon Speed: Valance

Doug Collette June 20, 2012 No Comments

The fourth studio recording by Burlington VT’s Waylon Speed is a logical extension of their previous projects. Within roughly two years, the quartet has released their eponymous debut CD, a deliberately schizophrenic double album (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades), then a four-cut EP (Boots), all of which have primed the pump for Valance.

Metric: Synthetica

Jeff Demars June 20, 2012 No Comments

While working within a well-established sound, Metric pushes the boundaries that have defined them musically and ultimately crafts a strong full-length effort that engages from start to finish.

Roger Waters – The Wall: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI 6/6/12

Gabriel Scheer June 18, 2012 No Comments

Never before has this reviewer attended an arena rock show with the emotional power of Roger Waters' current The Wall tour. The show, which plays through the classic 1979 Pink Floyd album in its entirety, was an amazing visual and aural spectacle.

Patti Smith: Banga

Hunter Moore June 18, 2012 No Comments

Patti Smith shows she’s still capable of conjuring up powerful visual images with words on Banga. More inspired by ideas now than by personal experience, she artfully explores the connections between art, history, and religion across the centuries. If she’s grown more reflective in the process, it’s understandable. She’s earned it.

Alejandro Escovedo and The Sensitive Boys: Maxwells, Hoboken, New Jersey, 6/11/12

Jeff Strowe June 15, 2012 No Comments

Alejandro Escovedo has always been one of the hardest working men in the business, but lately he’s set the bar high even for his own lofty standards. About midway through Monday night’s set at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, Escovedo sheepishly admitted that the band was still going strong at this late weeknight hour, despite the fact that they had been up and at it for nearly 24 hours.

Deer Park Avenue: Stop & Go EP

Brian Palmer June 15, 2012 No Comments

The powerpop of Sacramento, California-based sisters Sarah (guitars and vocals) and Stephanie Snyder (drums, background vocals) is a joy to listen to. They fill their songs with a kinetic energy that is palpable and likely to make you dance. With help from the Bissonette brothers (Matt produced the EP and famed session drummer Gregg guests on the track “Millionaire”), this collection of ditties will make you think as much as it will get you moving.

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