Coachella attendees, get ready for a lot of pasty bare leg courtesy of Angus Young and AC/DC. The full lineup was announced yesterday.
We Saw It: Dawes at the Capitol Theatre 7/24/13
“They don’t know even know what it means to be a fan … to truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts” – Fairuza Balk as Sapphire in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous I’ll bet that if you’re reading this piece or are a regular reader of this site, you can relate that quote, or, most likely, live it every day. In the scene, Balk’s character, one of the infamous Band Aids, laments […]
We Saw It! Paul McCartney at Fenway Park, July 2013
Paul McCartney arrives in Fenway Park and doesn’t need a bat and a ball to energize the crowd!
We Saw It!: Maximo Park at the Middle East Downstairs, 10 Sept 2012
It’s been five years since Maximo Park toured North America; five years since their last Boston gig, a respectable showing at the Paradise. It’s been closer to seven years since they first played the Middle East. Check out our review of their show!
A Moment With: Kenya Hall
One wouldn’t necessarily expect Maine to be a hotbed of soul, but sure enough, there’s an up and coming soul band emerging from the…er, whatever Maine is famous for (anyone from Maine reading this post-please don’t kill me.) If you’re from the area and you haven’t checked out the Kenya Hall Band , then shame on you. If you’re not from the area and you love soul music, please allow this column to be your introduction. I was fortunate enough to be able […]
Who the Hell Are…Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears?
Because I live in an area where you don’t see a lot of live soul and funk, it’s become something of a treat when I do get to see an artist who knows how to bring the groove. I was fortunate enough to check out a thrilling show by Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears at the Middle East on Sunday night. Based in Austin Texas, the band’s got a solid buzz, lots of blog love and they’ve just released […]