2010

Rage Against The Machine: Hollywood Palldadium, Hollywood, CA 7/23/10

Joe Raniere August 17, 2010 No Comments

On July 23rd the mighty middle-finger to-the-establishment collective known as Rage Against the Machine delivered a volcanic set at their first Los Angeles show in ten years, at the Hollywood Palladium. The show’s purpose was to raise funds for Arizona organizations fighting the state’s new immigration law SB-1070. The benefiting organizations include community organizing group Puente, Arizona, as well the Florence Project, providing legal counsel and social services to immigrant communities. By the end of the night, the show raised consciousness of the issue, upward of $300,000, and a few thousand clenched fists.

Peter Hook Performing Joy Divison’s Unknown Pleasures Album

August 17, 2010 No Comments

Peter Hook (Co-founder of the legendary post-punk band Joy Division) will be performing the classic Unknown Pleasures album alongside the band, The Light, on his upcoming US tour dates. Earlier

Jason Bonham

August 17, 2010 No Comments

In what could be the ultimate touring tribute to one of the most famous rock bands of all time, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience launches in early October in British

Joanna Newsom: Fox Theater, Oakland, CA 8/2/10

Peter Zimmerman August 17, 2010 No Comments

To say that Joanna Newsom is a Bay Area favorite would be both selling her short and reducing her to a trend among the hipsters, techies and young cosmopolitans that propel a constant search for those artists, figures or places that are the most innovative, cultural conscious and thought-provoking. Certainly Joanna Newsom shares quite a bit of celebrity throughout the United States, but rarely have I witnessed such ardent fervor over her and her music as that of a Bay Area Joanna Newsom fan. Perhaps it comes from the fact that she grew up near here, or that she is second cousins with mayor Gavin Newsom; however, there is no exact answer save the fact that she holds the power to keep her fans always wanting more, while satisfying and exceeding their own expectations of her.

Hors d’Oeuvres: Phil & Jim w/ Levon Helm

Scott Bernstein August 16, 2010 No Comments

Levon Helm’s rare trip to the West Coast has been filled with special guests. After Elvis Costello sat in with Levon and his band last Tuesday, the legendary drummer welcomed

Pullin’ ‘Tubes: It’s Hard To Be Humble

Jeffrey Greenblatt August 16, 2010 1 Comment

When you think of bands that call the borough of Brooklyn home it’s typically hipster leaning indie rock acts that immediately come to mind, and not ones that have an

Televised Tune: On the Tube This Week

Luke Sacks August 16, 2010 No Comments

If you missed She & Him’s performance of Black Hole on Later with Carson Daly back in May, you can catch it again tomorrow night on NBC. Monday, August 16

Vid: The Swell Season – Two-Headed Boy

Jeffrey Greenblatt August 16, 2010 No Comments

For the last six months The Onion’s A.V. Club has invited 25 bands to stop by their Chicago office to take part in their A.V. Undercover series, where 25 different songs were chosen and once a song was performed it was crossed off the list till they were all done. With just four songs remaining The Swell Season took on the tall task of covering Neutral Milk Hotel’s Two-Headed Boy. READ ON to check out the results…

Vans Warped Tour : Cataberry Park, Shokopee, MN 8/1/10

Jeff Mozey August 16, 2010 No Comments

Alkaline Trio, Andrew W.K., Face to Face, The Casualties, Pennywise, Attack Attack, Four Year Strong, Mayday Parade, We The Kings, NeverShoutNever, Reel Big Fish, Alesana, and Left Alone are among the bands that played at this years Warped Tour. To the disappointment of the crowd, Sum 41 did not play. The lead singer, Deryck Whibley, was reportedly sick. However a few members of the band were later spotted by fans enjoying the performance of Alkaline Trio, the last band to play.

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs: God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise

Patrick Flanary August 16, 2010 No Comments

While "Trouble" celebrated being saved by a woman, Ray LaMontagne's God Willin' kicks that no good lyin' lady to the curb. But it doesn't take long for this pariah dog to beg her back, let her go again, then finally stroll on toward the sunset, head held high.

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