2013

Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Richard Thompson – The Snow Goose

Jeffrey Greenblatt February 27, 2013 No Comments

Richard Thompson laid down a version of The Snow Goose at WFUV’s studio

Video: Japandroids – The Nights of Wine and Roses

Ryan Dembinsky February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Japandroids made their Conan debut on Monday night

Boston Calling: fun. / The National / The Shins

Scott Bernstein February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Boston will get a new festival when Boston Calling comes to town over Memorial Day Weekend

Perpetual Groove Adds Acoustic Pre-Finale

Scott Bernstein February 27, 2013 No Comments

Athens will host a special Perpetual Groove acoustic show on April 4th

RecommNeds: Föllakzoid / Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Neddy February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Aaron offers two more new music recommendations from bands who named their album “II”

The Punch Brothers: Calvin Theatre, Northampton MA 2/15/13

Sheryl Hunter February 27, 2013 No Comments

How often do you hear bluegrass, Bach, and Radiohead played at the same show? The answer is never unless of course you are talking about the Punch Brothers. In an almost two hour show at the Northampton’s Calvin Theatre, the five piece band dazzled with a musically adventurous mix in which they melded classical, jazz, folk, and rock into their progressive bluegrass sound.

Green Day Announces Three Intimate Club Shows

February 27, 2013 No Comments

Green Day has announced three live club dates to kick off their 2013 tour next month. For these shows, the band will visit smaller intimate venues, including The Fox Theater

Tool Releasing Limited Edition Opiate Package

February 27, 2013 No Comments

TOOL will release a handcrafted, bonus-laden, limited edition package of their original debut EP, Opiate, on Mar. 26 to mark the 21st anniversary of the six-song release. The anniversary edition is

Turtle Island: SRB, Brooklyn, NY 2/14/13

Shawn Donohue February 27, 2013 No Comments

Turtle Island has a punk rock spine with two electric guitarists, standard rock drummer and bassist who are the motor of the band. The core rockers keep things upbeat as extra drummers, vocalists and flute players add a spiritual vibe that is palpable. Speaking minimal to no English and singing in a foreign language didn’t limit the band at all, as energy, honesty and power don’t need to be conveyed in words.