This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Spawned from a Black Crowes Cover-Up at The Lizard Lounge of the summer, the star-studded BrownBoot is throwing a party at The Rosebud (381 Summer St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA; directly … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). 11/20/09 House of Blues: Metric started out mellow, opening the night with “Twilight Galaxy,” and surprisingly to me (I would have thought they’d save “the big hit” for the encore) they jumped … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Joe DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters was profiled on PBS’ The Secret Life of Scientists – the interview explore the dichotomy between scientist rockstar. He is hilarious as always. I … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Rosebud in Davis Sq. has just started having rock shows, under the booking direction of the lovely Jordan Valentine (who also fronts the soul infused, Jordan Valentine and the Sunday … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). It was The New Collisions EP release with Greg Hawkes from The Cars – unfortunately due to my show-hopping (my attempt to see some of all 10 bands playing at The … 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 ). Update: Winning email has been received, winner will be notified shortly. Thanks for playing! Last minute giveaway: the first email we get to bandcrush [at] googlegroups [dot] com that says “I … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gordon Gano and The Ryans stopped by The Middle East Downstairs last Thursday in support of their new album, Under the Sun. I had the privilege of doing a phone interview … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The International Pop Overthrow festival is once again rolling into town for four days this week starting tomorrow. All nights are being held at Church of Boston and feature some great POP … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I have a back-log of live videos to share. November 6th was an awesome, if eclectic night of music at Church of Boston. You can read all about it in the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We last caught Metric at the WFNX Best Music Poll outside at City Hall Plaza in August. The sound was fairly insufferable (just the nature of an outside show at a venue that … Read More
and they are awesome: go here to buy: http://donotforsake.com/sales.htmlor grab one on December 10th at Harpers Ferry!
We play first on what starts out as a girl-rock band night and ends as a dance party explosion. The Sun Lee Sunbeam Jeddo Stars (former Charms members) Harpers Ferry, Allston MA
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). “The Best of Mercy James” is a 13 song ‘best of’ cd collecting some of the very best Mercy James recordings from 1992-2009. It’s only 34 minutes long, but it took … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This blog has been around a little over a year and I’ve gotten the chance to cover and be a part of a lot of awesome things. But what’s topping my … 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 appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, November 10th and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last six(!) years, The Social has … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday 10/24/09 at The Middle East Downstairs 4 good reasons to hit the Middle East on Saturday:Wheat Jukebox the Ghost Jukebox the Ghost “Hold It In” OFFICIAL from Guy Manly on … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Last Friday saw The Sun Lee Sunbeam release their new CD, Beneath the Burning Sky at The Pill at Great Scott. Here is the footage: and here is original show crush which … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Sun Lee Sunbeam will be releasing their brand-new CD entitled, Beneath the Burning Sky this Friday, Oct. 16th at The Pill dance night at Great Scott. If you’ve been listening to … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). TAB the Band sat down with BBC for a few moments to answer a few questions about their past, their influences, and what they’re working on now: Tell me about the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, October 13th 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 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 ). 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 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 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 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 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 ). 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 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 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 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