It’s definitely premature to start thinking about the best releases of 2007, but one that is definitely high on our radar is the latest release by The Earlies on Secretly Canadian. After taking a quick initial pass through The Enemy Chorus, I can say that it’s quite the enjoyable record. While I definitely [...]
Archive | November, 2006
Get to know Elbo.ws
I’ve had some time to branch out away from our Get To Know Your Blogger feature to include other individuals who I think are making great contributions to the online music world. After two segments with Daytrotter, I also asked Brandon from Elbo.ws to take the time to answer a couple of questions so we [...]
Cat Power – The Orpheum, Los Angeles
My second time seeing Cat Power was this past weekend in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre. Along with her she brought The Memphis Rhythm Band who also supported her when I saw her in Washington, DC earlier this year. I think this band is the perfect combination for this young lady, but I could [...]
Guns N’ Roses cancels Milwaukee show
Typical. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports:
The Guns N’ Roses concert scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bradley Center has been canceled.
According to the promoter, frontman Axl Rose has an ear infection and strep throat.
The band performed Monday night in Chicago and will resume its tour on Friday with a stop [...]
Tonight in Madison: Tokyo Police Club
Looking for some great live music at no cost to your wallet? Tokyo Police Club are playing this evening (8PM) at Der Rathskellar in UW’s Memorial Union. The band was recently nominated for two different PLUG awards for Song Of The Year and New Act Of The Year. You can cast your vote(s) here [...]
We Like: Shapes and Sizes
We just got turned on to Canadian sensation Shapes and Sizes who hail from Asthmatic Kitty Records. Shapes and Sizes self-titled debut is full of lush pop arrangements but what I’ve found the most enjoyable in my time with the album is the use of horns on some of the songs. I’ve always [...]
Reminder: The Black Keys/Dr. Dog tonight in Madison
Just wanted to remind you Madison folks to head downtown to catch The Black Keys and Dr. Dog at the Majestic Theater. I’ll be honest we’re big on the older Black Keys stuff, but hoping the new stuff translates better in a live setting. Always dug the Dr. Dog sound hoping they’re as good live.
Myspace: [...]
Cougar
A friend of mine directed me to this wonderful post over at sissorkick about a Madison band that has completely blown me away. Cougar is a band you may not be familiar with but after heading to their myspace site today I sure became a fast fan. I’m not sure I can say things better [...]
My Morning Jacket – Riverside Theater Review
There’s a good chance the roof may be leaking at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee after My Morning Jacket attempted to tear the roof off the joint this Tuesday. After seeing them open for Pearl Jam in Toronto and Chicago as well as their brief set in Chicago for Lollapalooza I was looking forward to [...]
Go Irish!
Rally sons of Notre Dame:
Sing her glory and sound her fame,
Raise her Gold and Blue
And cheer with voices true:
Rah, rah, for Notre Dame
We will fight in ev-ry game,
Strong of heart and true to her name
We will ne’er forget her
And will cheer her ever
Loyal to Notre Dame
Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame,
Wake up the echoes cheering [...]
MoB in LA
I’m in LA for the weekend. I was supposed to be checking out the Mates of State and Asobi Seksu show tonight at the El Ray Theater but my flight got in late and I missed out. Tomorrow I’m heading to the LA Coliseum for the Notre Dame vs. USC match up, and [...]
The Slip w/The Lovely Feathers @ Cafe Montmartre
While I was in Milwaukee checking out My Morning Jacket (review coming soon), MoB contributor Travis headed over to catch the great bill of The Lovely Feathers and The Slip at Cafe Montmartre. Here’s his report:
The Lovely Feathers 2006 debut, Hind Hind Legs, on Equator Records] is pop similar to The Hold Steady, a little [...]
Wilco – The Barrymore, Madison – 11/22/06
Wednesday evening provided a perfect example of why Wilco remains one of the most important bands in the world today. For nearly two hours and including two encores; Wilco performed a handful of new tunes off their forthcoming yet to be named release in addition to drawing heavily from their last two records, Yankee [...]
Madison Pop Fest: Details Announced
I’m sure you Wisconsin readers are just as excited as I am about the Upcoming Madison Pop Fest that we’ve been talking about for the past couple of weeks. Thanks to Jamie Hanson for getting in touch with me and providing some more concrete details below. I’ll make sure to keep you updated as the [...]
9 Reasons To Purchase Joanna Newsom’s Ys
1. Joanna will be playing a free show at UW’s Great Hall on December 9th as part of the Madison Pop Fest. Show starts at 9:30 with Bill Callahan (smog) opening.
2. To us this album is a complete turnaround from Milk-Eyed Mender, which we found to be nearly unlistenable. Here you find lush and warm [...]
Bloc Party – The Prayer
Looking for a sneak peak into the upcoming Bloc Party disc, A Weekend In The City that is due out on February 6th? Click the image below to stream the first single, “The Prayer.” Thoughts?
Mew – And The Glass Handed Kites
It certainly seems inevitable that as each year begins to draw to a close that everyone begins to talk about their favorite albums of the year and 2006 is no different. Just last week I participated in Information Leafblowers 2006 Edition of Top 40 Bands in America, had that list not prohibited bands from outside [...]
Tonight: Go See Live Music
There are two great shows for you to check out if you live in Madison or Milwaukee tonight. Let us know if you’re going to either one.
11/21 – My Morning Jacket – The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee
11/21 – The Lovely Feathers/The Slip – Cafe Montmartre, Madison
Also, don’t forget about Wilco tomorrow night at the Barrymore. I [...]
Needles In My Eyes
Last week Dodge had a post fly under the radar regarding the recently released soundtrack to the surf flim A Broke Down Melody. I’ve always been a big fan of the Beta Band and one of their songs that flew below my radar and that currently holds down a spot on the aforementioned soundtrack [...]
Eagles of Death Metal land in Milwaukee
The Eagles of Death Metal have landed the opening slot for the Guns N’ Roses show in Milwaukee at the Bradley Center on November 29th. Technically, they’ll be opening for Sebastian Bach, whose opening for GNR. Either way, we’ll be there keeping you in the know.
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