Set: Gypsy Biker/Out In The Street /Radio Nowhere/The Promised Land/Spirit In The Night/Wooly Bully (Sam The Sham cover)/Darlington County/You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)/Darkness On The Edge Of Town /Youngstown/Murder Incorporated/She’s The One /Livin’ In The Future /Mary’s Place/Working On The Highway/Racing In The Street/The Rising/Last To Die/Long Walk Home/Badlands
Encore: Seven Nights [...]
Archive | August, 2008
Review: Bruce Springsteen – Harley-Davidson 105th
We Like: Matt Bauer – “The Island Moved In The Storm”
“Recorded in closets, living rooms, kitchens, attics, bathrooms and studios from San Francisco’s Mission District to Greenpoint, Brooklyn to Fayette County, Kentucky, The Island Moved in the Storm is none of those places and all of them at once: It is a moment of beauty, stolen from a fleeting world.”
Read carefully. I’m about to [...]
Radiohead live in Santa Barbara
Radiohead’s live broadcast from Santa Barbara last night documented the last show of their US tour, one I’m happy to say I caught them twice on. For those of you that watched it live, you can definitely agree the sound and video was brilliantly captured. It’s only a matter of time before the [...]
Wisconsin Concert Announcement: JJ Grey & Mofro
I always prefer when bands retain their band name rather than add the main contributor/songwriter to the mix (see also Michael Franti & Spearhead), JJ Grey & Mofro is guilty of that. Having followed the band through many records and seen them both within state lines and their Florida swamp roots, I feel I’ve [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: Lyrics Born
I’ve caught Lyrics Born in basements, bars, and at various festivals throughout the years. He’s been good to Madison, making it a usual stopping point for him on his tours. This time through he’ll play the Majestic Theatre on Friday, November 7th.
Tickets: $17 Advance / $20 Day of Show
On Sale: September 5th
Myspace: Lyrics [...]
Wisconsin Concert Announcements: James Hunter
Present day soul troubadour James Hunter has eluded me with each swing through the state. I’ve sadly missed him each time he’s performed Summerfest in Milwaukee. His latest, The Hard Way comes with our highest recommendation, especially for fans of Van Morrison or Sam Cooke.
He’s scheduled two Wisconsin dates in Madison and Milwaukee, see [...]
Video: The Walkmen – “In The New Year”
The Walkmen’s You & Me is one of the year’s finest rock and roll records. A return to form for a band that might have lost a few over the course of recent releases. One look/listen to the video above for “In The New Year” should cast aside any lingering reservations. [...]
New MP3: Land of Talk – “Some Are Lakes”
Last year Land of Talk released one of my favorite records, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss. The group that calls Montreal home, readies the release of Some Are Lakes via Saddle Creek on October 7th. The new record receives a helping hand from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon who recorded nine tracks in “an old [...]
5 Questions with Murder By Death
Murder By Death’s latest on Vagrant Records, Red of Tooth and Claw found my Americana/punk vein. They’ll swing through Madison for a stop at The Annex on Friday, August 29th. I caught up with Adam Turla for our continuing 5 Questions with Muzzle of Bees feature.
Could you lend some information on the recording [...]
ZZ Top Team w/Rick Rubin (perhaps The Black Keys too)
ZZ Top follow MoB favorites The Avett Brothers and Crosby, Stills & Nash as the next in line to team up with legendary producer/knob tweaker Rick Rubin. What makes this story interesting is Rubin’s floating of the idea for ZZ Top to team up with the The Black Keys, who can now add Billy [...]
Daytrotter :: The Felice Brothers
We’re no strangers when it comes to loving The Felice Brothers. Their set from Daytrotter yesterday features three previously unreleased tracks: “Marlboro Man,” “Chicken Wire,” and “The Devil Is Real.” Go ahead and get your listen/download on.
Previously: 5 Questions with The Felice Brothers
Myspace: The Felice Brothers
MP3: The Felice Brothers – “Frankie’s Gun”
MP3: The [...]
Giant Sand :: proVISIONS
Howie Gelb’s Giant Sand readies the release of proVISIONS on September 2nd via Yep Roc Records. The record includes guest appearances by Neko Case, M. Ward and Isobell Campbell amongst others.
Giant Sand hold down opening duties for Neko Case over the second half of September, including a stop at Madison’s Orpheum Theatre [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend
Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list.
Upcoming Wisconsin Shows:
8/25 – Lee “Scratch” Perry – Majestic Theatre, Madison
8/29 – Murder By Death – The Annex, Madison
8/29 [...]
The Tallest Man On Earth
The Tallest Man On Earth hails from Sweden and is the creative outlet for Kristian Matsson. His Shallow Graves was released earlier this year and garnered a warm reception from Pitchfork. I spent the weekend enjoying the record and want to share my favorite track, “Pistol Dreams” in hopes you’ll pick up the [...]
Video: Calexico – “Two Silver Trees”
I use my Saturday mornings to catch up past episodes of Austin City Limits (thanks DVR!). This morning I checked out Calexico who brought out Sam Beam for some In The Reins material.
Calexico ready the release of Carried To Dust, available September 9th via Touch & Go.
Chicago fans of the [...]
State Of The Blog Address
It’s with great pleasure that I announce my joining the staff of the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I feel very fortunate to join an organization committed to excellence and dedicated in continuous pursuit of enhancing the growing and vibrant musical community in the city of Milwaukee. I have always held the city [...]
Catfish Haven – “Devastator”
I can distinctly remember the first time I have Catfish Haven a listen. After my introduction, I played “Please Come Back” off their Secretly Canadian debut EP of the same name. Those seven songs made up the sound track of that year (2006) for me.
Since that time I’ve seen the band countless times, [...]
Tonight: Great Lake Swimmers @ High Noon Saloon
Don’t miss the Great Lake Swimmers tonight at the High Noon Saloon. There are still $10 and still available.
MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
MoB: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “Your [...]
Bloc Party’s Intimacy Out Today (Digitally)
Bloc Party was the strongest I’ve seen them at this year’s Lollapalooza festival. I guess you have to bring your best if you’re warming up the stage for Radiohead. That performance enhanced my interest in downloading their new record Intimacy, which made itself available this morning for $10 (add another $10 to receive [...]
Announcement :: WSUM Snake On The Lake Festival (9/27)
Our friends at WSUM have put together a great day of music under the guise of the Snake On The Lake festival, taking place in Madison on Saturday, September 27th. Having already announced Damien Jurado, it’s with great enthusiasm that news of Chicago’s very own Tortoise will hold down headlining duties. Other confirmed [...]
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Thursday: Muzzle of Bees SXSW Day Party
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Strand of Oaks – House Show, Milwaukee
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Titus Andronicus :: The Monitor
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She & Him :: Volume 2
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