B-Sides analyzes the mathematics of Don Caballero's existence, calls out Bon Jovi for cliches and points you to some hot Futureheads action in the Download.
Recently resurrected local act the Domani International is appearing on a forthcoming tribute CD to the Afghan Whigs. It's in good company: Other artists appearing on
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Summer's Kiss: A Tribute to the Afghan Whigs include Mark Lanegan, Wussy (which just announced a show at Off Broadway on Friday, August 7!), Joseph Arthur and Matthew Ryan. The album is out next Tuesday, June 23, and can be previewed a
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year -- which means that the ooky-spooky celebrating (and, let's be real, debauchery) begins on Friday night. In light of this, here's a rundown of all the shows going on so far. Did we miss any? Chime in below.
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October 30
Binge and Purge: Halloween covers set, with bands as The Germs, The Wipers, X
Atomic Cowboy: Halloween Funk Jam featuring Steddy P & DJ-MAHF, Spark1duh, DJ-Who
Black Bear Bakery: May Day Orchestra debuts new folk ope
Neko Case's show last night at the Pageant wasn't that different from her September 2008 appearance at the same venue. However, the comfortably crowded show was, shall we say, loose. Not musically - oh no, Case throws her head back, shakes her tomato-red mane and out pours her sweet, unadulterated voice, like clockwork. And her backing band - which includes long-time vocal foil Kelly Hogan and pedal-steel wizard Jon Rauhouse - helps her gently replicate the studio versions of her songs.
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