Concerts & Festivals
SXSW 2008 Overview - Best of, Worst of, and Beyond
Reflections on SXSW 2008 including reviews of the best and worst performances--as well as the best and worst of many other things!
Reflections on SXSW 2008 including reviews of the best and worst performances--as well as the best and worst of many other things!
SXSW 2008 Day 4 - White Denim, Kimya Dawson, Okkervil River, Roky Erickson
Review of SXSW 2008 Day 4 featuring White Denim, Langhorne Slim, Kimya Dawson, Grand Ole Party, Sons and Daughters, Okkervil River, Roky Erickson, Plantom Planet, Why?
Review of SXSW 2008 Day 4 featuring White Denim, Langhorne Slim, Kimya Dawson, Grand Ole Party, Sons and Daughters, Okkervil River, Roky Erickson, Plantom Planet, Why?
SXSW 2008 Day 3 - Portugal. The Man, Bon Iver, Basia Bulat, Vampire Weekend
Review of SXSW 2008 Day 3 performances including sets from Born Ruffians, Portugal. The Man, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Wombats, Lightspeed Champion, Basia Bulat, Vampire Weekend, Akron/Family.
Review of SXSW 2008 Day 3 performances including sets from Born Ruffians, Portugal. The Man, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Wombats, Lightspeed Champion, Basia Bulat, Vampire Weekend, Akron/Family.
SXSW 2008 Day 2 - British Sea Power, Los Campesinos!, The Constantines, Shout Ou
SXSW show reviews from March 13, 2008. Bands include British Sea Power, Los Campesinos!, Constantines, Shout Out Louds, Georgie James, Islands, The Whigs, Yo La Tengo, Yacht, Social Studies, Birds and Batteries, and more.
SXSW show reviews from March 13, 2008. Bands include British Sea Power, Los Campesinos!, Constantines, Shout Out Louds, Georgie James, Islands, The Whigs, Yo La Tengo, Yacht, Social Studies, Birds and Batteries, and more.
SXSW 2008 Day 1 - Johnathan Rice, Papercranes, Dead Confederate, REM at Stubb's
Review of March 12, 2008, SXSW show featuring Johnathan Rice, Papercranes, Dead Confederate, REM at Stubb's.
Review of March 12, 2008, SXSW show featuring Johnathan Rice, Papercranes, Dead Confederate, REM at Stubb's.
Live Review: Absentstar at Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Chicago, IL's Absenstar comes to New York for a mini-show that may just preview what you want to hear next (hint: more of Absentstar).
Chicago, IL's Absenstar comes to New York for a mini-show that may just preview what you want to hear next (hint: more of Absentstar).
Live Review: Josh Ritter - The Aladdin, Portland, OR, 10/22/07
A review of Josh Ritter at The Aladdin in Portland, Oregon.
A review of Josh Ritter at The Aladdin in Portland, Oregon.
Live Review: Les Savy Fav - Bowery Ballroom, NYC, 09/22/07
A review of Les Savy Fav at Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
A review of Les Savy Fav at Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
Live Review: They Might Be Giants - Joe's Pub, NYC, 04/26/07
A review of They Might Be Giants live at Joe's Pub in New York.
A review of They Might Be Giants live at Joe's Pub in New York.
Live Review: Cary Brothers - Bowery Ballroom, NYC, 04/26/07
Cary Brothers reviewed live at the Bower Ballroom on April 26, 2007 in New York City.
Cary Brothers reviewed live at the Bower Ballroom on April 26, 2007 in New York City.
Live Review: This Is Me Smiling - Knitting Factory, NYC, 04/12/07
This Is Me Smiling reviewed live at the Knitting Factory on April 12, 2007 in New York City.
This Is Me Smiling reviewed live at the Knitting Factory on April 12, 2007 in New York City.
Live Review: Butch Walker - Irving Plaza, NYC, 04/03/07
A review of pop king Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites live in New York.
A review of pop king Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites live in New York.
Live Review: Scissors For Lefty - The Knitting Factory, NYC, 04/01/07
A review of Scissors For Lefty playing live at The Knitting Factory in New York, April 1, 2007.
A review of Scissors For Lefty playing live at The Knitting Factory in New York, April 1, 2007.
Live Review: Phonograph and Steve Wynn & the Miracle - Tonic, NYC, 03/11/07
A review of a miraculous live show by two young indie bands.
A review of a miraculous live show by two young indie bands.
Live Review: The Early Years and Wolf & Cub - Cake Shop, NYC, 03/11/07
The Early Years and Wolf & Club reviewed live at the Cake Shop, March 11, 2007, NYC, NY.
The Early Years and Wolf & Club reviewed live at the Cake Shop, March 11, 2007, NYC, NY.
SXSW 2007: An Overview
After SXSW 2007 came and went, I have this to say about it.
After SXSW 2007 came and went, I have this to say about it.
SXSW Live 2007: Peter Bjorn & John, Hylozoists, Amy Winehouse & The Faint
Another SXSW 2007 take down. This one of The Faint, Peter Bjorn and John, Hylozoists and Amy Winehouse.
Another SXSW 2007 take down. This one of The Faint, Peter Bjorn and John, Hylozoists and Amy Winehouse.
SXSW Live 2007: Rocky Votolato, Jessie Sykes, Aqueduct and Menomena
A knock down dragged out review of Rocky Votolato, Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hearafter, Aqueduct and Menomena playing Thursday night at SXSW 2007.
A knock down dragged out review of Rocky Votolato, Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hearafter, Aqueduct and Menomena playing Thursday night at SXSW 2007.
SXSW Live 2007: Clem Snide, Tokyo Police Club, Andrew Bird
A live review of Clem Snide, Tokyo Police Club, Andrew Bird playing a daytime showcase at the 2007 SXSW Music Festival.
A live review of Clem Snide, Tokyo Police Club, Andrew Bird playing a daytime showcase at the 2007 SXSW Music Festival.
SXSW Live 2007: Wolf & Cub, Emma Pollock, Beirut & The Mountain Goats
A live review of the second SXSW 2007 helping: featuring Wolf & Cub, Emma Pollock, Beirut & The Mountain Goats.
A live review of the second SXSW 2007 helping: featuring Wolf & Cub, Emma Pollock, Beirut & The Mountain Goats.
SXSW 2007: Teitur, Stars of Track & Field, Architecture in Helsinki & More!
The first show I hit at the 2007 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
The first show I hit at the 2007 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
Festival Profile: The SXSW Music Festival
A short history of the SXSW Music Festival
A short history of the SXSW Music Festival
Live Review: Reeve Carney and the Revolving Band - Paino's, NYC, 02/28/07
Reeve Carney and the Revolving Band reviewed live at Piano's, Feb 28, 2007, NYC, NY.
Reeve Carney and the Revolving Band reviewed live at Piano's, Feb 28, 2007, NYC, NY.
CMJ Music Marathon
College Music Journal hosts this New York City showcase concert-athon every fall in the big Apple. It's an important industry event -- and a good time.
College Music Journal hosts this New York City showcase concert-athon every fall in the big Apple. It's an important industry event -- and a good time.
Live Review Mojave 3 - NYC 10/20/06
Mojave 3 rock soft with their relaxed alt country tunes. Reviewed live in concert.
Mojave 3 rock soft with their relaxed alt country tunes. Reviewed live in concert.
Live Review: Figurines, Girl Talk - CMJ, NYC, 11/2/06
Mash-up up-and-comer Girl Talk shared a crowded stage with Danish rockers Figurines in a CMJ showcase of interesting curation.
Mash-up up-and-comer Girl Talk shared a crowded stage with Danish rockers Figurines in a CMJ showcase of interesting curation.
Live Review: Locksley - CBGB, NYC, 10/4/06
A review of a live performance by Brooklyn's Locksley at CBGB on 10/4/06
A review of a live performance by Brooklyn's Locksley at CBGB on 10/4/06
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza was a popular music festival featuring alternative rock, rap, and punk rock bands. You missed it, it was August 2-6 this summer.
Lollapalooza was a popular music festival featuring alternative rock, rap, and punk rock bands. You missed it, it was August 2-6 this summer.
SXSW
Premier Autin, TX music festival, where indie bands go to get big and/or get drunk. March 14-18 this year.
Premier Autin, TX music festival, where indie bands go to get big and/or get drunk. March 14-18 this year.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
An annual alt rock, hip-hop, electronica two-day festival that is held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California (i.e. the middle of nowhere.)
An annual alt rock, hip-hop, electronica two-day festival that is held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California (i.e. the middle of nowhere.)
Bumbershoot
Seattle's annual music and arts festival is held every fall.
Seattle's annual music and arts festival is held every fall.