This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Band #6 6 6 was Milk of Amnesia – they were the only band of the night with two ladies and the only band of the night with two Jimmys.  …and also … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Band #5, The Champagne of Bands was probably the most obviously heavy band on paper. Â The CoB consisted of 5 fellows, each the frontman of a band of their own. Whoa! … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Church of Boston is having a benefit for Nick Blakey (plays in The In Out and former Church booker) this Sunday 09/06/09. Info on Nick’s medical situation is on Jim Sullivan … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Band #4, The Pink Meninos (named after our fine city’s Mayor) played new wave…and reggae!?!?!?! Set Highlight: The song about Darron’s cat…allegedly a cat with 6 toes and a spot on … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Show Preview was here: https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/?s=http://www.bostonbandcrush.com/2009/08/show-crush-future-everybody-lights-out.html August 27th, 2009 at The Middle East UP More photos of Golden Bloom here. Golden Bloom started the night off right with their brand of poppy … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Brand-new video for “Blank Passports” by Hallelujah The Hills shot at Great Scott! It’s full of choreographed dancing, fireworks, and headlamps! Check it out:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). One of my favorite dance-rock bands around (think The Clash and Talking Heads), Televandals are releasing the lead single of their forthcoming CD this Friday night (9/4/09) at the dance night: … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Band #3, Battle Toadz rocked fast and rocked hard. Set Highlight: The unique cover of “Everlong” Matt Graber (Sarah RabDAU & Self Employed Assassins, Mascara) Nick Balkin (Kingsley Flood, Logan 5 … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Last Wednesday, 08/26/09 was another Ryan’s Smashing Life showcase. Show preview was here: https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/?s=http://www.bostonbandcrush.com/2009/08/show-crush-rsl-presents-larcenist.html Larcenist were releasing their CD at this show, they are a group of five songwriters that all … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Super Time Pilot’s debut CD Did We Happen to Begin? was released yesterday and is available at Newbury Comics. STP is built around the core of Rob Potylo (shedding his Robby … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The 2nd band of the night was The It Kitties! Just by chance, we didn’t end up grabbing any interviews with band members during the morning meeting and an unfortunate technical … Read More
I am always studying how the wise and successful bands carry out their PR campaigns, particularly who they hire and what their angles and strategies are. I hope to write more extensively about this and other music business topics right … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). We will be posting one set of One Night Band rock per day for the next 8 days!!! One Night Band’s random draw resulted in the great fortune of beginning the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just to give you a sense of what we did at 10 AM to prepare bands for this feat of endurance, here’s a clip of our morning meeting assigning the participants … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Because many of you have asked, here was the set order last night.  Videos on the way! One Night Band Set Order Awesome Chariot Abe Lateiner (Hands and Knees)Joel Reader (The Fatal … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). UPDATED: Check out the EP cover art, at left! Our heads are totally spinning from the fun times had at One Night Band. There are so many wonderful people who contributed … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The party is over and we’re headed to The Middle East for One Night Band! Â See you there!
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). We Boston Band Crushers have been packing goodie bags all day with some extra help from TeaPartyer Hilary Hughes, rock photographer extraordinaire Kelly Freakin’ Davidson, Ashley’s executive assistant Will Morgan, and … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The most complicated endeavor we have ever been involved in planning, One Night Band is here!!! Â We’ve gotten quite a bit of coverage and expect it to be quite an exciting … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). To find out more about Boston Band Crush’s “One Night Band” and to buy tickets to the big show please visit: http://www.onenightbandboston.com Check back each day for more interviews with our … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). You’ve already heard all about our awesome One Night Band Show – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/?s=http://www.bostonbandcrush.com/2009/08/our-very-own-show-crush-one-night-band.html. Now, we’ve got one more great reason to make your way down to The Middle East on August … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This bill is so incredibly stacked. Make sure you get to The Middle East promptly because Golden Bloom is opening up the night. In January 2009 SPIN Magazine designated Golden Bloom … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Ryan’s Smashing Life is at it again, putting on another stellar line-up. Ian Adams opens, he just released a solo album called Stay Up Late (he previously fronted the band Rock … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Obviously, I’m a huge music nerd and I enjoy pointless trivia. These two facts have converged in my curiosity about how bands arrive at their band names, and what they mean. … Read More
We here at The Motion Sick are ever searching for the secret(s) to success. Â We consult with music industry folks, listeners, and psychics on a regular basis to find the optimal route to world domination and control. Â So far, we … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gravehaven just last week changed their name live on the air of the inaugural Boston Emissions show with Anngelle Wood on WZLX; they purportedly chose the name Roman Traffic from listener … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Several of us Boston Band Crushers had the great honor of hanging out in the studio during the first-ever Boston Emissions on WZLX. The show, which has moved to ZLX after … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). After a four year hiatus, venerable punk-band The Marvels have returned. Check out their reunion show tonight at The Middle East! Here’s an article/interview about their mighty return from The Phoenix … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Obviously, I’m a huge music nerd and I enjoy pointless trivia. These two facts have converged in my curiosity over how bands arrive at their band names, and what they mean. … Read More
We are all very excited to be part of Game Unicon – http://www.gameunicon.com at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Marlborough, MA on Friday August 21st – Sunday August 23rd. We’ll be performing at the concert … Read More
Hello Friends, It has been a while since you’ve heard from us. While Blitzkriegbliss is no more, we’ve got a new project called Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling. This band is a two-piece, Sophia on drums and vocals … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Bryan McPherson pretty much defines the punk-folk genre for me. His songs rarely center on the usual love-lost, love-found boringness- instead he focuses on what it means to be from Dorchester, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Here are some photos and videos from 8/8 at The Middle East. Additional photos at: Leo Blais Hymns The Motion Sick The Shills The Everyday Visuals
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you are not going to The Social there is a great show happening over at Great Scott. (or if you can’t choose squeeze both in!) DJ Dan E Pants (Afterparty)MascaraThe … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Extinguish Boston serves as a physical promotion team and street team for local bands, touring bands, record labels, and any other music company that does not have the time, money, or … Read More
Thanks to all you kind folks who made it out to Dave Duncan Virr’s Birthday show! Â We had an absolute blast playing, broke everything in sight, and were thrilled to be on a bill with such great bands: Hymns, The … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/2015/02/about-sophia-and-michael/. This Tuesday, August 11th and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last seven(!) years, the social has … Read More
Boston GreenFest 2009Thurs Aug 20-Sat Aug 22City Hall Plaza, Boston THURSDAY AUGUST 20 (5PM – 10PM Curfew) MAIN STAGE5:00 – 5:30PM THE MOTION SICK6:00 – 6:45PM THE CLICK 57:15 – 8:00PM SAMBA TREMETERRA8:15 – 8:45PM TEM BLESSED9:00 – 10:00PM MR. … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We already reported on The New Collisions opening up 3 dates for The B-52s, but more dates have been added, taking them all the way to Florida and back up. They … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday is the 3rd annual 08/08 show put on by Dave Virr (Duncan) of WFNX New England Product and The Middle East. Buy him a beer and wish him a Happy … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Super Time Pilot (above) is the new project from Robby Roadsteamer and Nikki Dessingue (Where the Land Meets the Sea); their debut show is this Thursday at The Middle East Up. … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). So, I’m a huge music nerd and I enjoy pointless trivia. These two facts have converged in my curiousity over how bands arrive at their band names, and what they mean. … Read More
I don’t book any music venues. I relatively rarely even put together shows on my own, but, for some reason, in the past week, I’ve had 4 people contact me for help with finding bands for shows they are working … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Salem’s Doomriders is playing Monday, with Keelhaul at Great Scott, it’s gonna be an insane night METAL! Details: Great ScottMonday, 08/03DoomridersKeelhaulBloodhorsePhantom Glue 18+, 9pm, $10 adv. / $12 door Keelhaul video:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The New Collisions will be direct support for The B52s at The Cape CodMelody Tent in Hyannis, MA, on Saturday, August 1; The South Shore MusicCircus in Cohasset, MA, on Sunday, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday, 7/25/09The Middle East UP I’ve never been to see a cover band except for Halloween shows put on by local bands. Nor have I seen a touring tribute act that’s … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). …and the winner is Passion Pit…in every category…okay not quite, but almost… http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Boston/2009/
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gothicana (their term, but how awesome is that genre?!) band THEYWILLHATEUS are playing over at Sally O’Briens in Somerville Friday night. Sally’s shows are free, so if you just want to go … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Electro-booty shakers Lovewhip are releasing a single (limited ed. to only 50 copies!) this Friday at Church. Apple Betty, a personal favorite of mine are also rocking out this bill. Go … Read More
Hello Friends and Fiends,-Great Rock Show at The Middle East-Michel Gondry draws The Motion Sick!-The Motion Sick soon to be in Rock Band and rocking out with Bang Camaro, Freezepop, and others at Unicon We’ve got a GREAT show coming … Read More