An Evening with the Mountain Goats at Center Church, New Haven, CT
“HAIL SATAN!” File that under things I never expected to hear a full congregation inside a Puritan church enthusiastically shout at the top of…
Read More“HAIL SATAN!” File that under things I never expected to hear a full congregation inside a Puritan church enthusiastically shout at the top of…
Read MoreAll the cool kids will know that Thursdays are the new Fridays in London. Packing out Camden’s famous theatre-cum-nightclub, Beardyman captivates the midweek crowds…
Read MoreThere’s a lot to be said for angry music. And VietNam is one of those wonderful pieces that demand your attention while raging against…
Read MoreIf we are being honest, Cafe Nine is a dive bar. It has a low stage, a low maximum capacity, and low lighting (just…
Read More“Down by the river,” a common phrase in Mississippi Delta music. It makes a fair amount of sense–riverside bars and taverns, busting with harmonica…
Read MoreFriday nights in New Haven can be hit or miss. There was a mixture of devoted fans and curious passers-by that came into Cafe…
Read MoreNo gimmicks, no flashy lights, just one young rock chick and her guitar. Following a crowd-pleasing supporting set from L.A synth pop trio Gliss,…
Read MoreTTNG (formerly This Town Needs Guns) and Tera Melos‘ tour is a guitar pedal enthusiasts wet dream. Between the two bands, hundreds of pedals…
Read MoreAndrew W.K. is such an electric performer and personality that it is a herculean track to open for him. I did not envy the…
Read MoreIn an age of big production shows, it’s nice to know that basement release parties for rock bands still exist. Granted, the Union Hall…
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