tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48825002897886303442024-03-13T04:19:33.995-04:00Faster Miles an HourI'm in love with rock & roll and I'll be out all nightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-65641094119518397572014-08-03T20:22:00.002-04:002015-02-17T14:57:11.104-05:00New England Live Music CalendarThe New England Live Music calendar is now on Google Calendar
More listings at tourfilter.com/boston
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-39308380341595462282014-01-18T16:07:00.000-05:002014-01-18T16:14:55.553-05:00Bottle Rockets @ Tupelo Music HallThe Bottle Rockets may be the best band on the planet. It says so right on their website, so who am I to argue. Their recent Bottle Rockets/Brooklyn Side reissue contains liner note praise from Elizabeth Cook, Marshall Crenshaw. Steve Earle, Patterson Hood, Lucinda Williams and others. I'm certainly not going to argue with any of them either. So, get the reissue and I'll see you at the rock show.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-51350682810055446112013-12-01T21:19:00.000-05:002013-12-01T21:26:27.076-05:00Billy BraggI would like to make the world a better place and love protest songs. Like thought provoking documentary films and op-ed pieces, they can raise awareness through their art. And they can make a difference, at least in theory.
Billy Bragg has been called a "national treasure" in his home country of England, but he cares about issues worldwide. His shows are part punk rock and part evangelism for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-57714197613335596212013-08-01T18:47:00.000-04:002013-08-01T18:47:46.013-04:00The Head and The Heart @ Prescott ParkThe Head and The Heart played the River House concert series at Prescott Park on what was undoubtedly the nicest Wednesday night of the season (so far). There was a very big, enthusiastic and noticeably younger crowd at the show. They played both new songs from their upcoming album and old ones from their self-titled 2010 release. They'll be back in the area in November, when they play two nightsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-38340622461218321632013-07-23T13:16:00.001-04:002013-07-23T13:16:47.351-04:00Bill Janovitz at Lizard LoungeIn case you missed last Thursday's Bill Janovitz show at Lizard Lounge, the night went something like the video below. Only with less horns, more guitars, some different friends, and even more fun. Plus Mike Gent, Buffalo Tom solo songs and Stones covers. He also read a passage from his new book "Rocks Off: 50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones". A good time was had by all.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-88462274066017985802013-06-01T18:02:00.002-04:002013-07-23T13:18:13.134-04:00Tan VampiresTwo videos of "Digital Rot" from NH's own Tan Vampires. The acoustic version on Big Ugly Yellow Couch is very cool, as is their own official video.
Tan Vampires play The Shaskeen on June 1, Ox and the Ax on June 2, The Middle East (upstairs) on June 5. and Fury's Publick House on June 7.
More info at tanvampires.com
See my Music Calendar and Music Festivals for upcoming shows in New England
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-27301709672925835852013-05-18T18:03:00.001-04:002013-05-18T18:03:28.595-04:00Superchunk at Paradise 9/26Superchunk will be playing Paradise on Thu, Sep 26. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video for "Crossed Wires" from the album Majesty Shredding, out now on Merge Records
More info at superchunk.com
Tickets at thedise.com
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-22970644273560313572013-05-09T18:44:00.000-04:002013-05-10T09:52:41.975-04:00Glenn Yoder & The Western States at Lizard LoungeGlenn Yoder & The Western States will be hosting a Tuesday night residency at my favorite basement, Lizard Lounge.
They have a great new album (listen below), some high profile opening
slots (Old 97's, Shooter Jennings), were Rock'n'Roll Rumble finalists,
and are getting some great Boston press. Plus, they're nice people. You
may know Glenn from Cassavettes and guitarist Jeff Katz Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-65946637106363201082013-05-05T21:19:00.000-04:002013-05-05T21:22:22.585-04:00Muscle Shoals documentaryMuscle Shoals is a documentary film about the music produced in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, home to FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of the most creative and defiant music in American history.
More info at muscleshoalsmovie.com
See my Music Calendar and Music Festivals for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-62265414340840170932013-04-05T13:21:00.000-04:002013-04-05T13:26:44.939-04:00Green River Festival 2013
The 2013 Green River Festival returns to Greenfield, MA on July 20 and 21. This year's headliners are Gogol Bordello (Sat) and Brandi Carlile (Sun). The scheduled line-up is shown below. For more info and tickets see greenriverfestival.com
See my festivals page for upcoming music festivals in New England
Saturday July 20 - Gogol Bordello, The Devil Makes Three, The Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-43344679008376293062013-04-03T18:00:00.001-04:002013-04-03T18:04:51.641-04:00Twenty Feet From Stardom at IFFBoston"Twenty Feet From Stardom" is a documentary about the world of backup singers. Directed by Morgan Neville, it premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In the clip below, the director talks about the film.
The director says "the fact is that backup singers can blow away lead singers any day of the week, every day of the week". He specifically mentions Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-48025002266677415652013-03-17T13:33:00.001-04:002013-03-17T13:35:54.886-04:00Rock 'n' Roll Rumble 2013
The line-up and schedule for the 2013 Rock 'n' Roll Rumble has been posted on rockandrollrumble.com. The annual battle of Boston bands starts on Sun, April 17 at TT The Bear's. The semifinals will be Thu and Fri, April 18-19, with the finals taking place on Fri, April 26.
More info at rockandrollrumble.com. Follow on Twitter (@rocknrollrumble) and Facebook (facebook.com/RockandRollRumble)
SunAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-55625519265730358832013-03-08T15:43:00.001-05:002013-03-08T15:57:51.902-05:00Son Volt - Honky TonkSon Volt's new album "Honky Tonk" is in stores now. See them live at Paradise Rock Club on June 13. Look for them at summer festivals too.
The performance of "Tear Stained Eye" (from 1995's Trace) below comes from "Live from Austin, TX", recorded during a 1996 appearance on Austin City Limits.
More info at sonvolt.net
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-44042350240352574092013-02-03T11:45:00.000-05:002013-02-07T12:13:55.444-05:00Kathleen Edwards @ Tupelo Music HallKathleen Edwards returns to Tupelo Music Hall on Fri, Feb 8. I saw her there last time and am glad she's coming back. Her band is more stripped down than the full band below, but is highlighted by Jim Bryson on guitar and keyboards. Expect to hear songs about hockey (she's Canadian) and heartbreak.
UPDATE: Due to the Nor'easter/Blizzard that is expected Friday, the show has been cancelled. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-73184677408250364462013-01-22T18:16:00.002-05:002013-01-22T18:18:27.413-05:00Portsmouth Book and BarI haven't been there yet, but Portsmouth Book and Bar looks like it has great potential. I mean, I like books and I like bars, especially those with a great beer selection. They will also be hosting music events and the first one will be Session Americana on Wed, January 23, 2013 at 8pm. They'll pass the hat to pay the musicians.
More info at facebook.com/PortsmouthBookAndBar. Be sure to read Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-69522369564460036762012-12-26T15:16:00.001-05:002012-12-31T10:37:55.059-05:00New Year's Eve 2013There are some great shows happening around town on and around New Year's Eve. The Deer Tick show at The Sinclair should be a blast. It's sold out, so hopefully you have tickets already...
First Night Boston presents The Magnetic Fields at Symphony Hall (Tanya Donelly opens) and Lee Fields and The Expressions at Jordan Hall (Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents open). Other performers include Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-51687061036282724792012-12-23T21:05:00.001-05:002012-12-23T21:23:33.749-05:00Kinda ReplacementsColor Me Obsessed, a film about The Replacements is currently steaming for free on youtube, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Check it out at the link below, if you can.
Kinda brilliant, kinda dumb, kinda Replacements
The film contains no footage or interviews with the band. An early recording is included below. The Replacements 'Careless' live at 7th Street Entry 1981
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-4472831847095207632012-12-19T19:39:00.000-05:002012-12-19T19:39:21.018-05:00Waiting For The End Of The WorldWhile we're all, you know... waiting for The End of The World. A couple of my favorite songs about the apocalypse. I'd recommend both discs mentioned below, but you might want to get to your local record store quick, just in case.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters performing "Waiting for the end of the World", "Radio Radio" and "Mystery Dance" live in Memphis. The original end of the world song Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-71102300980115902552012-12-13T00:39:00.003-05:002012-12-13T00:39:43.311-05:00New York, New YorkThe 121212 Concert had it's moments, but for my money this song is a more fitting tribute to NYC.
Donate to the Sandy Relief effort at 121212concert.org
See my Music Calendar and Music Festivals for upcoming shows in New England
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-8467759781383363712012-12-12T18:36:00.003-05:002012-12-16T20:43:19.779-05:00The Lumineers - Ho HeyThe Lumineers and their song are blowing up,
as they say. They're selling out most shows on their current tour, including Feb 13 at the House of Blues. They got a few mentions on ABC's wildly popular 'Nashville' show last week, as local bands competed to open for them.
Glad I got to see them at Toad last October.
Update: The Lumineers will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Jan 19,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-29293938893693914792012-12-09T14:34:00.001-05:002012-12-09T14:34:50.234-05:00Sound City documentaryOfficial trailer for 'Sound City', a documentary on the legendary LA recording studio, by first time director Dave Grohl. The studio operated from 1970 to 2011 and many famous albums were recorded there.
More info at soundcitymovie.com
See my Music Calendar and Music Festivals for upcoming shows in New England
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-41252866849707492582012-12-04T10:13:00.001-05:002012-12-09T14:16:32.527-05:00Jason Isbell at The SinclairJason Isbell and the 400 Unit is scheduled to play The Sinclair
Cambridge on Thursday, Dec 6. It remains to be seen whether the show will be rescheduled
or moved, due to opening delays at the venue.
Update: The show was moved to Royale on Tuesday, Dec 11
Jason's song "Alabama Pines" was named 2012 Song of the Year at the Americana Music Association.
For latest status see Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-11255194532988139112012-11-24T09:09:00.002-05:002012-11-24T09:24:21.009-05:00Ray LaMontagne at Orpheum BostonRay LaMontagne plays two sold-out shows at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston on November 23 and 24. That's Thanksgiving weekend, which can be a great time to see a show. With students and residents out of town, it makes it easier to park and get around town. And musicians from the area, like Ray, tend to schedule hometown shows around the holidays.
Rays current tour is solo acoustic.
More info at Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-85391488360755744962012-11-06T18:48:00.000-05:002012-11-06T19:04:45.744-05:00Green Day Boston 1994This week's free Aerosmith concert at their old apartment building at 1325 Comm Ave in Allston looked like a lot of fun. I had to work, but was able to stream it on their website at my desk while having lunch. They did lots of old songs and really sounded great. It was broadcast by AXS.tv who also carried the Americana Music Awards earlier in the year.
The concert reminded me of the free Green Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882500289788630344.post-57593868821023437222012-10-11T11:16:00.001-04:002012-10-11T14:04:05.214-04:00For The Love of the Music: Club 47"For The Love of the Music: The
Club 47 Folk Revival" is a documentary exploring the rich history of
Club 47, the iconic Cambridge, Massachusetts folk music mecca from
1958-1968.The film screens at Club Passim on
Tue, October 16 at 7pm
More info at www.passim.org/club/film-screening-love-music-club-47-folk-revival
Official website loveofthemusic.com
See my Music Calendar and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12400889345923116857noreply@blogger.com1