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
We just received a coded message from HQ. The exchange was made in a secret location in the Boston area. We can’t tell you exactly what it means, but we have finally been given the go-ahead to complete the song … 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
[Home][Listen/Buy Music ] [ Lyrics ] [ Bio/Press ] [ Blog/News ] [ Past Shows and Live Photos/Video ] [ Video ] [Mailing List ] [Contact] SONG TITLE: Thundarr TIME SIGNATURE: 6/8 KEY: A# Notes: Capo 3 A# Gm D# F A# Gm And I keep in my pocket some radioactive waste D# F A# that way I … 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
Download the first song, Episode 1: Arrival, of the 6-song EP, The New Number 2 here (also has links to buy other tracks/CD). Watch Episode 6 – Many Happy Returns (live at The Middle East 08/19/2009)
In an effort to promote our What’s Your Major show this weekend, I teamed up with show promoter Brendan Boogie to pull off a practically unthinkable feat…busk at over 50 colleges in a single day. Here’s how it went down: … 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
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! 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!!! 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. We consult with music industry folks, listeners, and psychics on a regular basis to find the optimal route to world domination and control. 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