Hold Steady/Dream Syndicate: Wall to Wall at the Space Ballroom
It’s always a treat, for audiences and bands alike, when an opening act draws as much attention as the headliner. L.A. 80’s rockers The…
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Patti Smith: Spit, Grit, and Beauty
It’s daunting to write a review of an iconic musician and borderline paralyzing when that performer is Patti Smith. Along with being one of…
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J Mascis & Friends, Worth The Wait
After several east coast dates were postponed in early December, J Mascis headed back out on the road in February to support his latest…
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Bob Mould: Sunshine Rock
Even if you’ve never heard of Bob Mould or his bands Husker Dü and Sugar you’ve no doubt heard his music. The opening theme…
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Big Love in Little Connecticut with Japanese Breakfast & Hand Habits
It was an evening of warm sincerity among performers and an intimate yet sold out crowd. Meg Duffy, a.k.a. Hand Habits opened the show…
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Snail Mail Delivers to Western Mass
Since announcing their signing to major indie label Matador in the fall of 2017 Snail Mail has been among the busiest bands in the…
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Mountain Movers Play Under Pink Skies @ The State House
On Friday October 12th New Haven veterans, Mountain Movers, celebrated the release of Pink Skies, their 7th album and second consecutive on Chicago based…
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The State House Shines with Ethers and ‘Ana
Just under a decade ago, Trouble In Mind Records hit the ground running in Chicago, IL and haven’t let up since. Quickly amassing a…
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Dinosaur Jr. Get Intimate At the Ballroom
With the recent unfortunate announcement that Mastodon’s longtime manager, Nick John, was battling pancreatic cancer, came the subsequent cancelling of all 13 scheduled North…
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David Byrne Dazzles @ The Oakdale, Wallingford, CT
David Byrne has accomplished just about all one can accomplish in a lifetime. The 66 year old Academy Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Rock…
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