2010

Them Crooked Vultures – Fillmore, Charlotte, NC 2.10.10

February 22, 2010 No Comments

Them Crooked Vultures performing at the Fillmore in Charlotte, NC on February 10th, 2010.

Clem Snide: The Meat of Life

Jason Macneil February 22, 2010 No Comments

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.

U-Melt: Perfect World

Scott Bernstein February 22, 2010 No Comments

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.

Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck: Madison Square Garden 2/19/10

Doug Collette February 22, 2010 No Comments

Jeff Beck stole the show from Eric Clapton at Madison Square Garden February 19th. Or he would have if Slowhand had deigned to compete with him for the spotlight. But in a magnanimous gesture of generosity, similar to that which EC tender Steve Winwood two years ago around this time, the archetypal guitar hero preferred to let his successor in The Yardbirds take front and center the second of their two NY shows together. And to his tremendous credit, Jeff Beck made the most of his opportunity.