This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you’re not going to the Rumble Semis or the Muck and the Mires CD Release or MEandJOANCOLLINS at The Paradise (seriously, Boston, when did you get so awesome???) then head … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Fri, April 17 – Semi-finals Night #2 Line-up: Destruct-A-thon (Wild Card) 9:30-10:00The Luxury 10:30-11:00 The Dirty Truckers 11:30-12:00Gravehaven 12:30-1:00 Middle East Downstairs, 8:30 doors / 18+ / $10
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gene Dante and The Future Starlets won Night Seven/Semi Finals Night One! Video & Recap will be posted by morning!
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This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Thurs, April 16 – Semi-finals Night #1 Line-Up: Have Nots (Wild Card) 9:30-10:00 Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins 10:30-11:00The Lights Out 11:30-12:00Gene Dante and the Future Starlets 12:30-1:00 Show is at … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Harris was one of the first bands I think I saw when I started getting into the Rock scene around Boston, so it is definitely sad to hear they are calling … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Friday, April 17th Muck and the Mires release their new album, entitled: Hypnotic. It comes on 3D vinyl with 3D glasses. If you’re a loser, it’s also available on CD. Produced … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Band Crush favorites, Aloud, are playing a special show at The Regent Theatre in Arlington. About No Contracts Needed (from their press info)No Contracts Needed is seeing new bands as they … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Indie boy/girl suave-sters, MEandJOANCOLLINS, are releasing their new CD this Friday at The Paradise, opening up for World/Inferno Friendship Society. For you Boston-holics, World/Inferno is currently on tour with Brian Viglione … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Dead Crush Album Society is an upcoming regular feature that I am working on getting started. I hope to find Boston bands of days past, albums of yore, and rockers … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday (Apr. 14th) and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last five years, the social has … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Thurs, April 16 – Semi-finals Night #1 Band 1, Wildcard: Have Nots 9:30-10:00Band 2: Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins 10:30-11:00Band 3: The Lights Out 11:30-12:00Band 4: Gene Dante and the Future … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). OfficialWBCN Offical PageWeekly Dig Official Guide (PDF includes list of judging rules and prizes) Twitter Channel at #Rumble Coverage Boston Band Crush (plus photos/video) Ryan’s Smashing Life (plus photos/video)Hotline Blog in … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Wild Card Number One: Have Nots Have Nots Photo by Nicole Tammaro Wild Card Number Two: Destruct-A-thonCongrats!!!
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Here are links to the videos for each of the nights of The Rumble! Night One, Sunday, April 5th:AngelineLogan 5 and the RunnersThe DealThe Luxury Night Two, Monday, April 6thThe Minus … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The second “trucker” band of the week, Trucker Mouth opened up the night with their brand of southern rock. The drummer even gave props to Tuesday’s Rumble winners, The Dirty Truckers, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The two wild card bands that will be advancing to the Rumble semi-finals will be announced by Anngelle Wood (read our interview with her here) tonight on WBCN’s Boston Emissions. 104.1, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Lights Out won the final night of the Rumble preliminaries! Congrats! See you next Thursday and Friday at the Mid East Down for the Semi-Finals! Video coming asap!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Thick As Thieves opened the night with their indie rock stylings. The Mystery Tramps are young kids with big solos, playing garage-y numbers that had us all super-impressed.Gene Dante and the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The final round of the preliminaries of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble takes place tonight! This is going to be an awesome night: Night Six, Saturday April 11th: Trucker Mouth … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gene Dante and the Future Starlets brought the glitter to the Middle East tonight, and took the win! Photo above by Mark Stern Video coming soon!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Anarchy Club started up the night with their tight hard rock (ala Helmet). Izzy played a Hello Kitty guitar, I think they need to take this further and have everyone play … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Five of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble is upon us!Line-up: Thick as Thieves The Mystery Tramps Gene Dante and the Future Starlets Destruct-A-thon Are thesebands trying something different for … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Sarah RabDAU and Self Employed Assassins got a well-deserved win for Night Four of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. Video, of course, is coming soon. See you all tomorrow! Photo … Read More
Rock on kids, these are some amazing photos. by Kelly Davidson at: (Facebook – part 1 – part 2) by Johnny Arguedas at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/arguedas/sets/72157616468046847/ by Sooz at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sooz/3423852133/in/photostream/ by Selene Angier at:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=67645&id=526914798&ref=mf by EKS Productions: by Morgan Terrinoni:http://www.flickr.com/photos/brudy/sets/72157616669387072/
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Hope everyone is well rested from their day off, because tonight is going to rock you.Night Four of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble, Line-up: Thursday, April 9thMid East Up, $9, … Read More
Well friends, we did not win our night of the Rumble competition, but we had an incredible time. The show, at The Middle East, was so sold out by the time we went on, that multiple people who had stepped … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Three of the Rumble had some serious talent, and everyone brought their A-game. The Fatal Flaw started up the evening with their awesome indie-pop–and totally rocked us. Next, The Dirty … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Dirty Truckers won night three of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! As is getting to be a habit, photos and videos coming soon!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Three of WBCN’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble!Line-up: The Fatal Flaw The Dirty Truckers The Motion Sick Have Nots Are these bands afraid of the so-called Rumble Curse? Find out:Interview with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Minus Scale brought the emo to us straight from New Hampshire. They had a chorus of girls in the front row singing along to every song. The New Hampshire invasion … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gravehaven won night two of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. Once again, photos and video coming ASAP!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). BBC only took video last night, but there were many fine photographers in the audience. Arguedas Photography and here and Sooz who, I believe was shooting for Ryan’s Smashing Life Just … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). It has been rumored for a while, but now The Boston Herald is reporting the demise of yet another local music venue: Bill’s Bar. While Bill’s was never my favorite place … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Angeline was in fine form bringing out the folk-blues rock. Emily and Linda supplied the sweet harmonies. They were accompanied by violin, bongos, and the most enthusiastic xylophone player I’ve ever … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Two of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble!Line-up:The Minus Scale Gravehaven Apple Betty Eksi Ekso Get to know the bands!Interview with The Minus ScaleInterview with GravehavenInterview with Apple BettyInterview with … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Congrats to The Luxury who put on a killer set and took the win for night one. Video from the entire night coming soon!
The Rumble Lots of excitement here in the land of The Motion Sick. First of all, this Tuesday,we’ve got a big, exciting show at The Middle East. We’re competing in the 31stannual WBCN Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. This is the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Anngelle Wood, host of WBCN‘s local show, Boston Emissions and organizer of the Rumble gives us the inside scoop on choosing bands for airplay and what she looks for in selecting … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tonight kicks off the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble.The Line-up: Angeline Logan 5 and the Runners The Deal The Luxury How do the bands feel about the competition? Read our … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Mystery Tramps Rumble 2009 Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Of course! We’re all really psyched for it. This is going … Read More
A couple of days ago, we were featured on BeatCrave and I really appreciated what they had to say. As they promised, they wrap the week with a poll to select the most craved beats (or something). We’re matched with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Hot (and I mean hot) off the digital video presses, here’s Electric Laser People’s “Disco 3000”
We’re experimenting with a new service called Gimme Sound. The idea of it is that fans can download music for free and the company splits its ad revenue based on the number of downloads you receive. So, as an extra … Read More
Summary of Coverage (beyond just listing the shows): WBCN Official Page Weekly Dig Guide (PDF) Ryan’s Smashing Life Boston Globe:Interview with Anngelle WoodRumble Curse Gallery (which actually isn’t about the curse at all, but rather famous rumblers)Losers Were WinnersBoston Band … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Dirty Truckers 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Absolutely, the Rumble has a long history here in Boston and … Read More
in all things good and just, but Johnny Cash totally stole Folsom Prison Blues. Evidence: Compare with: Really, this was standard practice at the time, to re-write old country and folk standards, the problem here being that this song was … Read More
Sometime in early 2001, I wrote a song called “Love Conquers All.” At the time, I was performing, mostly solo, under the moniker Boys Suck. Among the very cool and flattering things that happened back in those days was the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Logan 5 and the Runners 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’Roll Rumble? Meh. But this may just be the ludes talking. Are … Read More
– If my recall has not failed me, I don’t think we got anywhere near this when the album came out over a year ago, but here we are riding a local wave of support – we’re in the Rumble, … Read More