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Posted on: November 5, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THIS TIME NEXT YEAR ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES

This Time Next Year has announced the dates for their upcoming Fall tour. Joining them on the two week, West Coast tour will be The Story So Far and Matt Foster (of First To Leave). “We’ve wanted to do something like this for years and we finally are,” states This Time Next Year’s Brad Wiseman. “Almost everyone on the tour is from Walnut Creek. It can’t get better than that!”…

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MxPx – Let It Happen (CD)

This deluxe edition comes at a time when MxPx is trying to make a strong caser for their continued relevance in the land of emo, hardcore, emocore, and countless other bands with fades and girl pants. What could be better than releasing a deluxe edition of “Let It Happen”, a disc that showed to many that MxPx was capable of hanging with the big dogs of the time (Bad Religion,…

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Just Dance 2 (Nintendo Wii)

We reviewed Just Dance last year, and thought that it was a tremendous title that really went forth and expanded upon the dance-genre game that had previously seen a little stagnation. Rather than merely slap another paint on this original framework, Just Dance 2 has added a number of different songs, modes, and overall directions for the game to take. Key of these different modes would have to be the…

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The Dallas Opera season opens

ROMEO ET JULIETTE by Charles Gounod February 11, 13(m), 16, 19, 25, & 27(m), 2011 Conductor: Marco Zambelli* Stage director: Michael Kahn Starring: Charles Castronovo* (Romeo), Lyubov Petrova (Juliet), Robert Lloyd (Friar Laurence), Joshua Hopkins* (Mercutio), Roxana Constantinescu* (Stephano), Stephen Morscheck (Capulet), Jane Bunnell (Gertrude), Mark McCrory (The Duke), Aaron Blake (Tybalt), and Stephen LaBrie* (Paris) RIGOLETTO by Giuseppe Verdi March 25, 27(m), 30; April 2, 7, & 10(m), 2011…

Posted on: November 4, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CRYSTAL CASTLES ANNOUNCE 2011 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

After a sold out 2010 summer tour, Crystal Castles will embark on further North American dates this coming March. Their album “Crystal Castles II” has been critically acclaimed worldwide, including Pitchfork’s “Best New Music”. The band has 70 million plays on Last.fm and MySpace, an impressive achievement for an underground cult band without any mainstream radio or TV play. WATCH “BAPTISM”, THE NEW VIDEO BY CRYSTAL CASTLES HERE: DOWNLOAD NEW…

Posted on: November 4, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

WITHIN THE RUINS ON THE ROAD WITH THE PORTALS TOUR

Within The Ruins are currently out on The Portals Tour. Also on the road with them is Arsonists Get All The Girls, Ion Dissonance, And Hell Followed With, Destruction of a Rose and Struc/tures. The tour is being presented by Malus Colthing. Within The Ruins released their new album Invade on August 31st through Victory Records. WITHIN THE RUINS TOUR DATES 11/5/10 Albany, New York @ Bogie’s 11/6/10 Manchester, New…

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Mustard Plug – Yellow #5 (CD)

This is really what I’ve come to expect from Mustard Plug, as I have had the pleasure to review a number of their prior releases for inclusion at the local radio station. If you are at all familiar with Mustard Plug, you already know of their brand of infectious ska/punk. If you are wondering why Mustard Plug hasn’t been like the rest of the ska acts and turned to emo…

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Mad Max (Blu-Ray Disc)

I understand that the Blu-Ray format is still on its ascendancy, but I was surprised to see that Mad Max hadn’t gotten released on the format as of yet. However, MGM has done a hell of a job bringing some shine back to this 1980 title. Beyond clearing up the video and audio, there have been a number of additional features included here. When one will likely be able to…

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WITHIN THE RUINS ON THE ROAD WITH THE PORTALS TOUR

11/4/10 Patchogue, New York @ Club Karma 11/5/10 Albany, New York @ Bogie’s 11/6/10 Manchester, New Hampshire @ Rocko’s 11/7/10 Holyoke, Massachusetts @ Waterfront Tavern 11/8/10 Danbury, Connecticut @ Heirloom Arts Theatre 11/9/10 Buffalo, New York @ Broadway Joe’s 11/10/10 Toledo, Ohio @ Frankie’s 11/11/10 Southgate, Michigan @ The Modern Exchange 11/12/10 Bartlett, Illinois @ Local Noise 11/13/10 Jefferson, South Dakota @ Jefferson Community Center 11/14/10 St. Paul, Minnesota @…

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Mustard Plug – Masterpieces: 1991-2002 (CD)

Even though these tracks span a time nearly fifteen years ago to the somewhat-present, the tracks at all times on “Masterpieces: 1991-2002” sound as fresh and as vital as if Mustard Plug just recorded them. The term “ska” is used by many individuals to really tie a band down to a specific (often-times Mighty Mighty Bosstones-like) sound, but Mustard Plug should really show anyone listening in that ska can be…

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Crafting Mama (Nintendo DS)

Where there seemed to be some sort of genre limitation to the other games in the ‘Mama’ franchise, Crafting Mama looks to provide players with a tremendous amount of different activities under the heading of Crafting. Where players may not be a fan of cooking (and all it comes with it), Crafting Mama keeps things fresh through the inclusion of mini-games and skill testing approximating the creation of birdhouses, miniature…

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BOISE, ID-BASED INDIE-ROCK ACT, REVOLTREVOLT ON TOUR NOW WITH BUILT TO SPILL, TOURING IN SUPPORT OF THEIR DEBUT FULL-LENGTH, “CHORDATA”

11/4/10 – Hell’s Kitchen w/Big Wheel Stunt Show, Missionary Position – Tacoma, WA 11/5/10 – The Comet Tavern – Seattle, WA 11/6/10 – Winterland w/Big Wheel Stunt Show & Missionary Position – Bremerton, WA Recording “Chordata” with legendary Seattle producer Conrad Uno (Mudhoney, Young Fresh Fellows, Presidents of the United States of the USA), here is an album that recalls classic NW guitar bands during the album’s heavier moments and…

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A Skylit Drive, Motionless In White, For All Those Sleeping, Woe Is Me, & Scarlett O’ Hara

11/04 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction 11/05 – San Diego, CA @ Soma Sidestage 11/06 – Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse 11/07 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 11/09 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 11/10 – Ft. Worth, TX @ The Door 11/11 – The Woodlands, TX @ Shadowplay Lounge 11/12 – Metairie, LA @ The High Ground 11/13 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall 11/14…

Posted on: November 4, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Musical Underground Theatre – To A Town Near You (CD)

The band does not give much of an idea what they sound like from how this EP looks. It is covered in a plain white paper holder, and the cover of the CD is nothing more than two faces that put together look like the body of a violin. To say I have no clue what Musical Underground Theatre sound like is an understatement. With “Verse One”, individuals will be…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE SLEEPING ON TOUR NOW WITH FINGER ELEVEN, TIDES OF MAN, & PM TODAY

11/3 Jerry’s Pizza Bakersfield, CA 11/4 Tonic Lounge Reno, NV 11/5 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT 11/6 The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO 11/8 Sokol Underground Omaha, NE 11/9 The Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL 11/10 Mac’s Bar Lansing, MI 11/11 The Coup Clarksville, TN 11/12 1982 Bar Gainesville, FL 11/13 The Orpheum Tampa, FL 11/14 Backbooth Orlando, FL 11/15 The Talent Farm Pembroke Pines, FL 11/17 Jack Rabbits Jacksonville,…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Kristy Lee adds more tour dates.

Nov 4: Bacchus – Mobile, AL Nov 12: AJ’s Bar & Grill – Jacksonville, FL Nov 13: PLAY Ybor – Tampa, FL Nov 18: Club Tribute – New Orlean, LA Nov 19: Sue Ellen’s – Dallas, TX Nov 20: Sadie’s Nightclub – Lafayette, LA WHO IS KRISTY LEE? That mighty rumble you hear coming out of Alabama is none other than Kristy Lee. Her voice like thunder, rolling in before…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Murder Disco X – Ground Zero Stuttgart (CD)

This is an all-star band if I ever heard one; Murder Disco X has members of Severed Head of State, Cluster Bomb Unit and Detestation. Of course, there have been a number of bands that have sucked it up royally that could be called “All-Star” (including acts like the Damn Yankees). However, there is no need to worry with Murder Disco X, as “Robots” starts off this disc with simple…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE w/ Chimaira, Impending Doom, and Daath:

11/24 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 11/26 Columbus, OH @ AlRosa Villa 11/27 Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s Concert Theatre 11/28 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre 11/29 Toronto, ON @ Opera House 11/30 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda 12/01 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 12/02 West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx 12/03 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock 12/04 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE’s GOOD FIGHT MUSIC…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Murder By Death – In Bocca Al Lupo (CD)

You would not expect this style of music when you hear that a band is named Murder By Death. Instead of being a crust or metal band, Murder By Death is an indie rock band that throws together a very vocal, Dylan-descendent style with strings and tribal drums. In fact, during the first track of “In Bocca Al Lupo” (“Boy Decide”), Murder By Death has a very Voltaire type of…

Posted on: November 3, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HAVOK: Denver Thrash Titans To Kick Off US Tour

11/03/2010 Bar 3 – Rockford, IL 11/04/2010 The Vault – Bay City, MI 11/05/2010 Carriage House – Louisville, OH 11/06/2010 Underground – Sandusky, OH 11/07/2010 The Silo – Reading, PA 11/10/2010 Championships – Trenton, NJ 11/11/2010 Bourbon St. – Baltimore, MD 11/12/2010 Hooligans – Jacksonville, NC http://www.myspace.com/havok http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com/