2010

Televised Tune: On the Tube This Week

Anyone that watched Scrubs knows that Zach Braff has good taste in music. Artists like Martin Sexton, The Shins and Colin Hay were featured prominently on the show. So it

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Clem Snide: The Meat of Life

After reuniting behind an album that was praised (and panned) by some, Clem Snide have returned with a far more focused record, one which gets off on the right foot with the punchy, punk-ish “Walmart Parking Lot,” resembling an equal mix of Ryan Adams and Arcade Fire. The same can be said for the urgent “BFF” later in the album. Meanwhile lead singer Eef Barzelay also shines on the lighter, intriguing, roots-meets-strings “Denise” and extremely tender “Denver” that is definitely worth repeated listens. 

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U-Melt: Perfect World

What do you get when you combine large doses of jam, untz and prog with a dash of Broadway?  Look no further than U-Melt’s latest album – and first for Harmonized Records – Perfect World. The group’s third studio album shows off the strong songwriting, unorthodox harmonies and instrumental prowess that are the hallmark of U-Melt’s sound. 

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White Rabbits Setting Out On Club Tour

Brooklyn-based indie rockers White Rabbits will be touring behind the band’s most recent set, "It’s Frightening."  The outing begins with an April 5 performance in Charlottesville, VA, followed by club

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Right Now: KPFA Grateful Dead Marathon

Each year, David Gans puts together a 16-hour music marathon featuring tons of killer Grateful Dead and Dead-related recordings for KPFA as a benefit for the listener-sponsored radio station in

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Trey and Classic TAB in Chicago: Setlist

The Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB continued tonight in Chicago. Once again, the first set ended with Trey strapping on the acoustic for a few Phish tunes without the rest

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Friday’s Leftovers: Wilco Webcast

As DaveO mentioned in Last Week’s Sauce, Chicago natives Wilco will offer a free webcast of tomorrow night’s sold-out show from Madison, WI through their website. The action starts at

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