This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just a quick note to all you kids who have been whirlwinding through this weekend of great local rock to let you know that tomorrow, national artists Gossip will be rocking … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Mean Creek will be rocking the Paradise tonight. We gave away some tickets yesterday. Now we’ll give you some new video action from them:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). New music video by Lucretia’s Daggers, “The Horrors of Retail,” filmed at Stingray Body Art by Scott Matalon and Warren Lynch of Metropolitan Pictures. The topic, for anyone’s whose ever worked … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). JC McKitterick opened up the night, he is Tad’s (from Sidewalk Driver) brother. I was in a parking nightmare and totally missed his set, unfortunately. However, he did take an opportunity … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Boomerangs, a hip thrift store in JP, is starting up a Thursday music series. The first one is this Thursday, October 8th. The Bands: GIRLFRIENDS is a new 3-piece trashy pop … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). New music video by The Cinnamon Fuzz for the song, “Reboot My Heart.” The song is a geeky love song all about computers, and the video has ROBOTS! and a cameo … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you like a little theater and supernatural adventure with your music, look no further than The Ego & The Oracle. The concept: Questions from the audience are randomly pulled out … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This is bit of advance notice for this, but I wanted to get this interview up right away! Heather Del Balso (you may know her as Buggsy) has been growing dreadlocks … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Released today is Aloud‘s new video for the song “You Got Me Wrong” which features some fun sign-synching and Brady-Bunch-esque color boxes. Check it out:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Golden Bloom (recently named a “Hot New Band” by SPIN) returns to The Middle East Up on Tuesday, October 6! We caught a recent Golden Bloom show and highly recommend them! … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Our gals of TeaParty Boston are helping to celebrate some Somerville pride (word.) with this event taking place tomorrow at The Armory. If you go, get in on the tweetfest by using … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Aloud are releasing their new video this Sunday, Oct. 4th at River Gods. The song is You Got Me Wrong. The night also includes the premiere of select episodes of Aloud’s … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Cinnamon Fuzz are releasing their brand new music video for the song Reboot My Heart tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd. The music video was shot in July and directed by Matt … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve been learning so much from just asking bands about where their name comes from, I’ve had a discourse on Fabio from The Motion Sick, a lesson on Andy Warhol from … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). In addition to the three sets from Morphine variations that I already posted, there were a bunch of great opening acts for the day too. I got some video from each. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The third and final post of Morphine-related projects at The Mark Sandman Memorial Concert. A final post with videos of opening acts will complete the series soon. From Orchestra Morphine is … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). From their Myspace page: Dana Colley, Jerome Deupree and Jeremy Lyons together are “Members of Morphine: the Elastic Waste Band.” They perform songs by the late Morphine-frontman Mark Sandman, as well … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). All I can say is “wow wow wow!” The Mark Sandman Memorial Concert was really awesome! I had never seen Morphine or any of the post-Morphine acts (or pre-Morphine acts as … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Boston Band Crush favorites The Lights Out totally rocked it last Friday to a packed TT the Bear’s at their CD release. I had a slight mishap that involved leaving my … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I am putting aside my escalating feud with Sidewalk Driver and ignoring the fact that I’ve received a one-month suspension from Boston Emissions (web page still heads over to its former … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). It has taken me a whole week to get all the video and photos organized from the fabulous What’s Your Major? shows last weekend. There’s too much to post on the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Once again, I’m on a quest to find out what’s behind a band’s name. I asked Matt Parish about the origins of the unusual band-name “Ho-Ag” and I got a history … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Well crushites, last weekend, we here at BBC helped put on “What’s Your Major?” – a 2-night festival of comedy and music where a bunch of older folks pretended like they … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Power-poppers featuring two female vocalists (and one Jim Collins) The Vivs are releasing their debut album Mouth to Mouth at Church on Friday, September 25th. Details:Church of BostonFriday, Sept. 25thThe Viv’s … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Friends, just another reminder that “What’s Your Major?” – our wacky 2-day music and comedy festival at Church of Boston is happening tonight and tomorrow. We’ve already told you all about … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The legendary punk band Youth Brigade is playing Sunday at The Middle East. They are touring to promote Let Them Know: The Story of Youth Brigade and BYO Records (out 9/22), … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). (click image to make larger!)So by now, you’ve probably heard us babbling on and on about this wild two night event we’re planning this weekend at Church of Boston. Here’s what … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The rumors are true, I’ll be stuck home tonight meditating to prepare for our 2-night “What’s Your Major?” rock fest at Church this Friday and Saturday. You lucky folks, on the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Pretty awesome line-up this Saturday at The Middle East. Everyone’s favorite, MEandJOANCOLLINS headlines. Check out the story behind their name in my interview here. Rumor is that MaJC are debuting a … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Poking around on Wikipedia, I came across the entry on the word Ketman (linked here). The concept of Ketman was so awesome that it got me to thinking about other interesting … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Note: Boston Arts Festival Saturday Program Has Been Canceled. The Boston Ahts Festival Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 11, 12 & 13 Christopher Columbus Park The festival features over 60 juried … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tomorrow, Friday Sept. 11th, Beat Circus are releasing their new CD, Boy From Black Mountain on Cuneiform Records. The album is partly inspired by frontman Brian Carpenter’s experience of living with … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Members of Ketman, The Shills and This Car Up have joined forces in a new project called Trabants that is dedicated to playing surf tunes/lounge/french exploitation film music. Their first show … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Goodbye One Night Band 2009! Can’t wait for 2010!
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The final band of the night was The Monster Trucks UK. They led the night in eclectic instrumentation and overall musical diversity. Set Highlight: Their willingness to break away from the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Lucky band #7, The Peppermint Patties, took the concept of One Night Band to the extreme. They decided to be a band that only played ’50s style numbers…about murder. They also … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, September 8th 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
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. 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 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 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 ). 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
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