This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Head on over to http://thephoenix.com/BLOGS/onthedownload/archive/2009/01/14/mp3s-of-the-week-exclusive-new-faces-on-film-and-hallelujah-the-hills.aspx and hear Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills covering Faces on Film and Mike Fiore of Faces on Film covering Hallelujah the Hills. All to promote … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). As I had mentioned in my earlier post about the 1/8 show at Great Scott, Greg Hawkes was in attendance. He is, of course, most famous for essentially defining the focus … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This past Thursday at Great Scott, I caught a great lineup: Forest Henderson, The Lights Out, and The New Collisions. Sir Q the Imposter also played, but alas, it was a … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I had recently written about the House of Blues opening. Well, in these tougher economic times, we often hear about jobs lost, but rarely about jobs created. I am pleased to … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Don’t forget! Bang Camaro is the musical guest tonight on Late Night With Conan O’Brien. Here they are interviewed on plus1tv.com:[blip.tv
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Boston rock legends Mission of Burma are headlining a benefit show for the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville on 1/24 at The Somerville Theater. Mission of Burma began … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Thursday 1/8/09 at Great ScottTeam Shred Productions Presents: Sir Q the Imposter, The New Collisions, The Lights Out, Forest Henderson18+Show starts at 9pm sharp$9.00 This is a highly recommended show with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, January 6, Conan O’Brien features celebrities Kate Hudson and Tim Daly and (Boston’s very own) musical guests Bang Camaro. In case you’ve been under 5 high-piled rocks, Bang Camaro … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). One of Boston’s most exciting live acts (and one of my favorite local bands), Sidewalk Driver is playing tonight at Church. They go on at 9 PM sharp, so don’t be … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Wonderful Spells are not only wonderful for their ’60s-style rock and their banana-yellow van, but also because they’re giving away their brand-new EP The Haunted Garage. Download it free at: Here … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The House Of Blues (formerly Axis and Avalon) on Lansdowne is now officially selling tickets to some upcoming shows, thereby implying an impending opening: 02.22 B.B.King & Buddy Guy02.26 Jimmy Eat … Read More
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This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This list isn’t really heavy with the locals, but I promise that next year will be different! I am sort of picky about liking music. So, although this is a list … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Both Dead Confederate and Manchester Orchestra absolutely rocked a sold-out room at Harpers Ferry on Tuesday. My rapidly approaching end-of-year best-of list will most certainly feature DC in a prominent spot … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Boston Music: Seen is an awesome new local music show, which is broadcast on the Internet and local television and includes profiles of Boston artists. It’s beautifully filmed and produced by … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). From their myspace: Who are The LeeVees?Two nice Jewish guys have taken up the important task of writing a bunch of great, rockin’ Hanukah songs. Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve already posted about this, but this is going to be a killer show, so I am reminding you all once more. You’ll see in a few weeks when I do … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Act of the Year (National) – New Kids on the BlockAlbum of the Year (National) – Who Killed Amanda Palmer – Amanda PalmerSong of the Year (National) – This Lonely Love … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Music Connection has placed local Punk-folker Bryan McPherson in its annual “Hot 100” Unsigned Artists. Here’s Bryan performing “Black Man” during an opening slot for Chuck Berry.
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Dead Confederate has easily cruised in as my favorite band of 2008. They’ve put out an amazing EP and an amazing LP and now, they’re playing again in Boston. They’ve absolutely … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Case Classics has started posting some live video of performances by local acts. More performances to come… Monique Ortiz – Minor Key – New Alliance Audio Sessions [blip.tv
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The F Word is reporting that Amanda Palmer is looking for a new record label because of a disagreement regarding the size and presence of her belly in her new music … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Voting is now open for the Boston Music Awards: http://contest.flyfi.com/bostonmusicawards08/vote/ I am the first to admit that I’ve never been very interested in the BMAs because I don’t think the nominees … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Bang Camaro is on tour: http://bangcamaro.com/wp02/?page_id=33
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Lights Out, one of my favoritest Boston bands put together a juggernaut of a bill for their residency this Wednesday at Church. Free, 21+, and absolutely killer! THE LIGHTS OUT … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I missed Mason Proper, who are supposed to be rad as well, but alas, my young legs have trouble standing for 4 hours straight anyway! Exit Clov was super fun with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Local novelty star Robby Roadsteamer hits us once again with his tribute to Allston Rock City in a rewritten version of Springsteen’s “Atlantic City.”
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just in case our Cloud Cult plug ( ) wasn’t enough to get you over to The Middle East on Thursday, here is an awesome video by one of the other … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Casey Desmond – “Tilt Me Back”
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Super jazzy blip poppers The Sea and Cake are driving on through Boston in support of their 8th album Car Alarm. Check out the title track: Car Alarm and the lead … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Catch Aloud Live:11-18-2008 20:00 at Cafe 939; Aloud presents the “I Just Want To Witness…” projection show.939 Boylston St., Boston, MassachusettsCost: $12 ($7 w/ Berklee ID)Aloud presents the “I Just Want … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). SPIN is reporting a less-than-stellar performance by the FOBs at their secret warm-up show at Great Scott in Allston. http://www.spin.com/articles/fall-out-boy-key-tour-opener But why did Fall Out Boy choose to play requests at … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing for The Cult of Point Break Society’s performance of Television’s “Marquee Moon” (and assorted related tunes). It was pretty friggin’ awesome! I liked … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Herald is reporting that The Abbey is closing at the end of the month… http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1129798&srvc=rss
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). When I first heard this tongue-in-cheek look at, well, I’m not really sure what it is supposed to be looking at…but anyway, when I first heard it, I thought it was … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Check out this new New York area band’s awesome pop song and accompanying video! They’ll be in Boston soon I’m sure and when they are coming, I’ll give you a bit … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Catch them live:10-22-2008 21:00 at TT The Bear’s Place, Cambridge, MA10 Brookline St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139Cost: $8With Mother Mother (Last Gang Records, from Vancouver) and The Gulf
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Here’s a bit of video of Dead Confederate’s live performance at TT’s a week ago: Last Friday, they rocked the socks off Conan O’Brien…can’t find any video available yet.
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). http://ryanssmashinglife.blogspot.com/2008/09/amazing-boston-show-thursday-9-25-08.html An awesome show this Thursday at The Middle East Upstairs featuring one of our favorites and our recent LOL targets, Static of the Gods: Thu 9/25Ryan’s Smashing Life presentsJacksonknife (fr. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Taxpayer is another of Boston’s best rad Boston-sounding alt-rock outfits. Portions of the lads have been playing together for some 13 years in various forms according to the cover story in … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). In an effort to save the Abbey from potential demise next month, Noiseboarders have come together to fight this travesty by generating anagrams of “Abbey Lounge” to help preserve its walls. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). After local rock stars The Sheila Divine closed up shop, divine sheila Aaron Perrino wasted no time starting up his new project Dear Leader (This is a quite timely post as … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I have been really liking (like-liking) Dead Confederate for a while now. I just got an advance of their debut full-length album, Wrecking Ball, in the mail today and I am … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Michael Marotta over at The Boston Herald let us know that The Abbey Lounge may have to shut down due to unpaid taxes and poor attendance. There are a series of … Read More