This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I always enjoy seeing bands in movie theaters. It makes me think of the days of Vaudeville and then I begin to wish that we didn’t end up losing it all … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Rock and Blues Concert Cruises leave from Boston Harbor Cruises at Long Wharf. More Info and Tickets available at: http://www.RockandBluesCruise.com.Most of the bands playing are in the sort of party/cover genres… … Read More
We’ve got some exciting things going on! 1. Download all of our music for free and we still get paid! 2. We’re opening for Pansy Division tomorrow 3. We’ve got a song on a workout DVD 4. The Motion Sick … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Iconic gay punk-rockers, Pansy Division are playing this Wednesday at TT’s in support of their new album, That’s So Gay. There is a great article on them in Newsweek that discusses … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). It’s time again, to save the animals! Tomorrow, Monday, June 15th at Great Scott is a show to benefit The Animal Rescue League of Boston. Who is going to rock you? … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Mark Eitzel (most famous for his work with American Music Club) will be at The Lizard Lounge on July 21st with Rick Berlin. I mention this so early because this show … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). One of my favorite local bands, the post-everything Televandals are shooting a music video tomorrow (Sunday June 14th) at The Middlesex and they want you to be in it. They are … Read More
This article written by Sophia originally appeared on Boston Band Crush. Fun show Saturday night at PA’s with a bunch of close friends of mine that I started out with on the open mic circuit a million years ago. Foley … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). TAB The Band have a great show tonight at Great Scott. You can believe me when I tell you that they rock the dirty 70s rock, or believe Rolling Stone who … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). You love Queen, right? Of course you do, everyone does! Thus, this show is for everyone! Friday, June 12th at The Lizard LoungeBrendan Boogie presents a tribute to Queen. I fully … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). UPDATE! WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN. THANKS FOR PLAYING! You want to feel like a winner, right? The crowd chanting your name, the bikini-clad ladies showering you with prizes, the adulation of … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Detroit Cobras are a band I’ve been meaning to see for years. I was even at one of their shows once and had to leave before they played. All of … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th 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 … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The uber-hipsters, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head are playing TT’s on Sunday. To see just how much more hipster they are than you, just watch their video: natalie portman’s shaved head – … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Hot, hot, almost sold out show this Saturday, June 6th at TT’s: Brooklyn band with a name that I blush to say out loud Brian Bonz and The Hot Dangs opens … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Rock Plaza Central was kind enough to spend some time talking to us here at Boston Band Crush to tell us about their past, present, and future: The band played a … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Cafe 939 is a new-ish venue at Berklee that has had some great shows recently (last weekend saw a double-whammy put on by Ryan’s Smashing Life). Best of all, it’s an … Read More
Bamboo Garden was our first stop after getting off the train. This is Chinese food with mock-meats and tofu, not unlike Boston’s Grasshopper-except maybe more authentic. We got General Gao’s and Ma po Tofu, both really tasty. Mighty O Donuts … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Details:House of Blues06/05/09Gogol Bordello – named after one of my favorite writers (and a brothel!) the band that mainstreamed the klezmer gypsy punk, and defined the genre.with Man Man – described … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). We told you about those two neat-o benefit shows for the little furry friends last week. It was a busy night (we went to see A Camp), but I did manage … Read More
I don’t really know much about this or if we even want a deal with Myspace Records, but here we are. Feel free to pretend you are playing our song on a cassette (if you’re old enough to know what … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Success is sometimes a curse. For years, I’ve been touting the amazing voice of Nina Persson, best known as frontwoman and crooness (if you’ll pardon me making up a word) for … Read More
There’s a new literal video out for “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” This one is the best one in some ways, though the singing is pretty painful to listen to… Previous Literal Videos (and my least favorite)
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). (The New Collisions) Unbelievable! First, I have seen (and written about) The New Collisions on many occasions. They have been good from day one, but last night, they proved that without … Read More
May 2009 Sustainability is a big buzz word around Portland, OR. Though I was pleased that most places had bins for compost, and left water out (for me to easily refill by steel bottle-and let me avoid buying bottled the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). (Richard Lloyd) I realize this show was a couple of weeks ago (5/16 to be exact), but I am just now beginning to recover and get my mind wrapped around the … Read More
Will K (under the name Secret Goldfish), a Lexington High School student and a member of the band High Off You recorded this really neat, dare I say Dashboard Confessional-ish, version of “30 Lives.” We thought you all might dig … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I am very excited for Sunday’s show at TT’s. Two of my absolute favorite bands, one local and one non-local will be sharing their songs with us all. As evidenced by … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I had talked a bit about Earthfest before (particularly what The Lemonheads are up to). We’ve now gotten final word on the lineup including the winner of the local opener contest. … Read More
Now, for the record and for your amusement, here is exactly what I actually wrote to them in response to several questions regarding the dangers of iPod overusage: There have not been any long term studies examining music listening habits … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Ryan’s Smashing Life has quite the weekend of ROCK planned! Two awesome shows on Friday (5/29) and Saturday (5/30) both at Cafe 939. Friday, these great bands: RYANHOODVIVIAN DARKBLOOMTOM THUMB Saturday, … Read More
You can get the full story at http://www.the-motion-sick.com/2009/01/30-lives-up-up-down-dance-mix-in-cardio.html, but for now, here’s some video of our “30 Lives” workout.
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you haven’t yet heard about this show yet, you’re not paying much attention, are you? This is a BBC sponsored event (presented by WFNX’s New England Product and Performer Magazine) … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). We all love cute kitty cats and pally pit bulls. Well, tonight, there is the opportunity to hear some great music and help a no-kill shelter that helps to find homes … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you’re like me, you may have tried to write off The Cardigans based on the song “Lovefool” thinking they were a cutesy throwaway. However, we got it all wrong. This … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday, May 23rd at O’Brien’s in Allston, soothing popsters Lake Champagne release their new EP. Here’s the lineup:Lindsey Starr & The Chemical Smiles (acoustic)The IOAThe Diamond MinesLake Champagne Followed by a … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). A week from today, May 26th, the legendary, the influential X are playing at The Paradise. Details:X featuring Exene, John Doe, D.J. Bonebrake, Billy Zoomwith Steve Soto & the Twisted Hearts doors … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Well, friends, the Harry Potter book series has come to a conclusion and the film adaptations are wrapping up soon enough. So, it is my duty to declare that Wizard Rock, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Boston Band Crush is sponsoring a phenomenal line-up (Township, Televandals, The Lights Out, and Logan 5 and the Runners, including DJing by Chris Ewen, AND an appearance by Greg Hawkes of … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The New Collisions are definitely hitting Boston hard. They’ve been around less than a year, but it seems that nothing can stop them. They release their first real EP on Friday, … Read More
Tomorrow is a day of great excitement for us. We’re opening for Richard Lloyd. As you may or may not know, Matt and Travis participated in The Cult of Point Break Society’s Tribute to Television last year (The Motion Sick … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). File this show under ‘Sophia needs her garage fix.’ I’ve talked plenty about how I much love, love, love The Konks, and they don’t play all that often, so I know … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Will Dailey, singer-songwriter extraordinaire is sharing some of his heartfelt tunes tonight at Great Scott with his band The Rivals. You may recognize Will’s music from its presence in TV shows … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). It’s top secret, so we can’t just come right out and tell you, but there is a very special guest band rumored to be rocking it this Friday at The Pill. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Our good friends over at Ryan’s Smashing Life are throwing a rock show / birthday shindig with some great bands tonight at Great Scott. The amazing Eldridge Rodriguez (Midriff Records recording … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). There is a thunderous, monstrous show happening this very Saturday at Church. Details: 05/16/09, 21+ Church (69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston, MA 02215) 11:30 – Richard Lloyd & The Sufimonkey Trio – Featuring … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). “Firestarter“, I will admit right now, was my personal anthem for all of 1997. And now, The Prodigy are back with a new album, Invaders Must Die, I’ve been listening to … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The fine people at Great Scott are teaming up with Boston Band Crush to offer you, the good people of the Internet, the chance to win two tickets to see indie … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Aloud is playing an awesome show this Tuesday, May 12th at TT the Bears. They are opening up for Von Iva, a super-hip electro-soul girl group.Details:Von Iva (11:00pm)Sick of Sarah (10:00pm)Aloud … Read More
The web page http://konamicodesites.com/ gives a list of all of the sites that do something neat when you enter the Konami Code. What is the Konami Code? Give a listen to our song “30 Lives” at: http://themotionsick.com/temp/TTWCYJW/TheMotionSick-TTWCYJW-02-30Lives.mp3 or even watch … Read More