Some videos courtesy of John Doherty: 8/9/13 Middle East Upstairs Hayley Jane and the Primates Jatoba https://mjeml.michaeljepstein.com/ The Gathering Floozies 18+ $10 Advance / $12 Day of Show 8 PM Doors Facebook event – Tickets Color Me by Hayley Jane … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We first covered The Kominas last year when they were on their way down to SXSW (read my interview here) and this Saturday they are taking over The Middle East Upstairs with their … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Last Friday was positively epic, I spent the entire night running up and down stairs in a (successful) attempt to see all 10 bands that played between the upstairs and the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Win two tickets to The Middle East Upstairs on Friday the 13th to see: 11/13 – Landlocked Rock Cruise Featuring: The Motion Sick (150th show!) Static of the Gods (CD Preview) … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). If you can tear yourself away from the 10 billion great Halloween shows this weekend and you aren’t out of town like I am, one of my favorite bands in the … Read More
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 ). 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 ). 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
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 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 ). Here are some photos and videos from 8/8 at The Middle East. Additional photos at: Leo Blais Hymns The Motion Sick The Shills The Everyday Visuals
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday is the 3rd annual 08/08 show put on by Dave Virr (Duncan) of WFNX New England Product and The Middle East. Buy him a beer and wish him a Happy … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Super Time Pilot (above) is the new project from Robby Roadsteamer and Nikki Dessingue (Where the Land Meets the Sea); their debut show is this Thursday at The Middle East Up. … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday, 7/25/09The Middle East UP I’ve never been to see a cover band except for Halloween shows put on by local bands. Nor have I seen a touring tribute act that’s … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Friday, 7/24, Middle East UP Brendan Boogie and the Best Intentions, were all dressed up like they were ready to board a yacht and through a series of mishaps ended up … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Modest Mouse reminiscent,Brontosaur and the indie-diyers, Christians & Lions are both releasing new E.P.’s on July 26th at theMiddle East Upstairs. Brontosaur will be releasing their debut E.P. “The Dusk … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Bang Camaro has many, many talented men in the band, and two of those men, Rodrigo Van Stoli and Rich Hoss, are also in the band Noble Rot. As you can … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Help send The Grownup Noise off on their 16-state/23-city tour right by showing some hometown love at The Middle East UP on Friday, June 24th. Show Details:Fri 7/24, Middle East UPVarsity … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This show will melt your face off:Wed. 7/22 The Middle East Up, 18+ $9Lions (from Texas)GozuAmigazoThe Under Facebook Event
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The New Alibis are one of my favorite acts kicking around Boston right now. They are relatively new to the scene in this incarnation but the band is packed to the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I had only heard The Daily Pravda for the first time when they let us know recently about their new album, Burning Bible Diamonds. I immediately took quite a liking to … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Nashville’s (now Chicago’s) bombastic Teen Idols have reunited and are coming to Boston Tuesday. Opening up are Wisconsin’s The Jetty Boys, and Portland, ME’s The Leftovers (whom I’ve heard good things … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Daily Pravda are playing The Middle East on Monday. They were recently listed at #2 on Mike’s Semi-Annual Crushiest of Boston despite their album not even being officially released yet! … 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
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 ). Oh man, there is a huge night of psychedelia happening tomorrow night at the Middle East Up. Spectrum, the project of Sonic Boom from Spaceman 3 is headlining. Opening up the … Read More
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 ). 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 ). 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 ). A night of four girl-fronted bands that are all challenging the archetype of what it means to be a “girl-fronted band,” these ladies are artists with vision. Should be a dazzling … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tonight, as we write, Anngelle Wood is announcing the set days for the competitors in the Rumble on Boston Emissions on WBCN 104.1. We are live blogging ’til midnight with this … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Friday the 13th is a night of big rock at Mid East Up: New wave popsters Jeddo Stars start the night, then the stylings of electro dance punkers Televandals, followed by … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve got a couple of quick ones for you because there are some great shows coming up this weekend! Muy Cansado, which translates to “very tired,” exhibits no exhaustion with their … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tonight Drug Rug have a big show at the middle east up with:Holly Golightly & The Broke-Offs Delaney Davidson Tony The Bookie 18+ $12, Doors at 8:00
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I saw The Legendary Shack Shakers exactly once, and since then all I’ve wanted to do is see them again. They tour a lot, and yet everytime they are in town, … Read More
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