Eyedea (the late Michael Larsen) was one of the first celebrities that I met. Back in the early 2000s, he (along with Brother Ali and Musab) freestyled for a crowd that was not informed that they were too young to attend their concert next year. He absolutely laid down some sick freestyles over RJD2 instrumentals, and we gave him some NeuFutur love. However, we were able to get a hold…
Jul 28 Cleveland, OH @Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica (w/Clutch) Jul 29 Columbus, OH @LC Pavilion (w/Clutch) Jul 30 Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor Aug 5-7 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza Aug 5 Milwaukee, WI @Eagles Ballroom Aug 6 Kansas City, KS @Kanrocksas Festival Sept 17 Columbia, MD @ HFStival
LA-ex, as a band, may be brand new to the scene, but the trio consists of three seasoned pros with recognizable names. The electro-pop outfit is fronted by Antonella Barba, a former American Idol Finalist, known for her amazing voice, and steamy off-screen scandals and rounded out by beatmakers Epic and SQRL, who have sold millions of albums with their group Crazytown and as producers/remixers. After locking themselves in the…
All Time Low is a band that has paid their dues. They have been touring endlessly since their formation in 2003, and I believe that they have evolved considerably since the last time we covered them (2006’s Put Up or Shut Up). The deluxe edition of Dirty Work contains three extra tracks, adding further context to what may just be their best album yet. “Do You Want Me (Dead?)” is…
This band has a lot of fans, and I had no clue who they were until I was able to get this album and listen to it a few times. “Triumph or Agony” starts out with a brand of instrumentation and orchestration that would be better in a movie, while this style comes through slightly during the opening of the title track. Rhapsody of Fire skillfully add their own brand…
Yikes! 10 YEARS! Nuts, crazy, BIG TIME! Lot’s of highlights over the years : Patti Smith at the Gothic St Jean Baptiste Church! Interpol at the tiny Jupiter Room! Poutine with Rocky Erickson! Treats with Devin the Dude! And intense drives with Buffy Ste Marie, Roxanne Shante and many many more. OK! the show goes on. Let’s get ready to rawk a 10th anniversary party like the world ended while…
Reza’s music is interesting. That’s probably the only thing that came to my mind when I first came to listen to “Ray of the Wine”. The only Persian-American that I’ve ever reviewed, Reza mixes eir two heritages incredibly well, placing in a traditional set of instruments with more American ones (bass, electronic keyboard). What first emanates to listeners’ ears is “Wild Hair”, a foreign-language track that skillfully mixes the ancient…
06.07 • Nashville, TN – The Basement 06.08 • Memphis, TN – Buccaneer w/ Amy Lavere 06.09 • Athens, GA – Flicker Theatre 06.10 • Atlanta, GA – Highland Inn Ballroom 06.11 • Savannah, GA – The Wormhole w/ Free Candy, Bad Justice 06.12 • Charleston, SC – Tin Roof 06.17 • San Francisco, CA – The Make-Out Room (Seaweed Sway Presents) w/ Moomaw, Masuga 07.09 • Olympia, WA –…
Heaven & Hell was a supergroup beyond even Black Sabbath’s wildest dreams. Consisting of past and present Sabbath members, their run at the top was only cut short by Ronnie James Dio’s untimely demise. The quality of Heaven & Hell: Radio City Music Hall – Live! Is nothing less than impressive. Where many concert videos seem to be lacking a truly visionary camera direction, this release ensures that every important…
June 10 @ Swallow Hill – Denver, CO June 11 @ Humphrey’s – San Diego, CA June 15 @ The Palms Playhouse – Winters, CA June 16 @ The Crepe Place – Santa Cruz, CA June 17 @ Alternative Cafe – Seaside, CA June 18 @ Red Devil Lounge – San Francisco, CA June 22 @ Zoey’s Cafe – Ventura, CA June 23 & 24 @ The Oasis House Concerts…
The award winning Mississippi Mass Choir will once again “Go ye into all the world;” evangelizing in song; with a tour of South Africa. Hosted by the I Can Foundation, the tour will take place June 9-20th and included services in Johannesburg, New London, Hazyview, and Pretoria. According to Dr. David Molapo, Chairman and Co-Founder of the I Can Foundation, “We are looking forward to hosting the world renowned Mississippi…
Bhutto is a properly-paced telling of the life and times of the Bhutto family, in a fashion that is not completely dissimilar to coverings of a political regime like the Bush, Clinton, or even Kennedy family. While this is ultimately a documentary about the titular leader, the story easily rivals fictional accounts – Bhutto’s story is tremendously interesting and hard to believe at points. In order to properly educate viewers,…
Dynamic U.S. black metallers SHROUD OF DESPONDENCY will be performing with Chicago’s Kommandant on June 10th at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Mass Murder Messiah, Subjugation, and Carnal Befoulment are also on the bill. The Rave will be providing a webcast of the show so anyone with Internet access can watch the action as it unfolds. The check out the webcast visit www.theravelive.com/schedule.asp (free registration required). In other news, SHROUD…
Willamette Week is thrilled to announce the initial lineup for MusicfestNW 2011, now in its 11th year of showcasing the finest in national and regional music in one of the most compelling urban areas in the country. MusicfestNW is once again returning to the historic Pioneer Courthouse Square—Portland’s civic living room—for three outdoor performances headlined by rootsy indie rock outfit Band of Horses (Sunday, Sept. 11), celestial instrumental-rockers Explosions in…
The Last Day Of Summer, the newest single comes off of Johan Agebjörn’s recent album, Casablanca Nights. The producer, best known as the producer and songwriter behind italo-disco sensation Sally Shapiro, has teamed up with Ercola and Queen Of Hearts to produce this pop gem. The single features remixes by Le Matos, Le Prix, Ercola and Dreamtrak Diamond Sound. For a limited time, you can download the remix by Le…
This week marked the release of Sure as Hell Not Jesus, the new EP from controversial British singer-songwriter Cosmo Jarvis. The title track from the 4-track set is being promoted with an eye-opening video (link( (directed by Cosmo himself) that premiered on Good Friday and has already racked up over 30,000 hits on YouTube. Video | “Sure as Hell Not Jesus” (approved for posting) Cosmo is known for thought-provoking visuals.…
6.7 – Strange Matter, Richmond, VA 6.8 – Lexington Avenue Brewery – Ashville, NC 6.9 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA 6.10 – Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA 6.11 – Fitzgeralds – Houston, TX 6.12 – The Parish – Austin, TX John LaMonica is a singer/songwriter/producer from Lawrence, KS. He puts his pants on one leg at a time. He hosts a monthly party called 3rd Bass and is…
After playing to a packed house at Brooklyn’s famed Rock Shop, The Freeze Tag set their eyes on the future, and on the road. The night was organized under the group’s newly announced artist collective, Daylight Curfew, and saw performances by The Freeze Tag, Eka, Echoes Alike, Grimace, Cassettes Won’t Listen, and Turnbull Green, the latter of whom also turns in the latest remix from The Freeze Tag’s newly released…
Music fans across the U.S. and Canada are going to have a chance to sample the sounds of one of Austin’s hottest new acts when Cowboy and Indian, a rootsy seven-piece, launches a national tour this June. The tour begins in Amarillo, Texas, and will hit ten other cities on this whirlwind trip. Cowboy and Indian will play the North by Northeast Music Festival on June 15 in Toronto. Detroit’s…
On June 9, Stephen Costello makes his Glyndebourne Festival debut, performing the role of the peasant Nemorino in Donizetti’s popular bel canto comedy L’elisir d’amore (16 performances through August 4). The production, directed by Annabel Arden, features soprano Danielle de Niese as Adina, the object of the besotted Nemorino’s affections. Costello has sung the role in three previous productions, and undertakes it again this fall when he returns to the…