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Archive | February, 2009
Andrew Bird w/Mucca Pazza – “Fitz & The Dizzyspells”
Grizzly Bear :: Veckatimest
I have never pre-ordered an album. I broke tradition today by ordering the upcoming Grizzly Bear album, Veckatimest on vinyl. I did this knowing that it will almost certainly leak early and I’ll have heard the album in full long before the vinyl arrives at my doorstep “on or before the May 26 [...]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs :: It’s Blitz!
By Jodi Root
Ever since I caught word that my beloved Yeah Yeah Yeahs were back in the studio with plans for a third album, I’ve been drooling in anticipation with every slight blog posting update. Album title? It’s Blitz! Alright! Album artwork? Manicured hand crunching egg yolk stop motion? YES! First track “Zero?” Synthed up [...]
Review: Tim Fite – Schuba’s, Chicago
By Jodi Root
I’ve had the joy of catching indie/alt-rock/hip-hop hybrid mastermind Tim Fite everywhere from New York and Austin to Chicago (well, actually that about sums it up), multiple times in the past few years—last night being my fourth encounter in the past year alone. Fite, who’s been touring seemingly non-stop in support of Anti [...]
New Wilco Album in June!
Great news today! Rolling Stone announced that we can expect the new Wilco long-player in June. Here’s some info with track names:
“Tuesday morning we flew to Chicago, hopped in a cab and headed straight for the Loft, the band’s studio on the North Side. We listened to seven tracks, all of which are [...]
DVD: Wilco – Ashes of American Flags gets a track list
Wilco’s Ashes of American Flags DVD will be released April 18 2009 via Nonesuch Records. That many of you probably already knew. Today, we got the track list of songs culled from their performances at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK, Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA, The Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, AL, The [...]
Upcoming Concerts at UW-Madison
Lots of good stuff brewing in Madison thanks to the fine folks that make up the WUD Music Committee. They’re updated scheduled just landed in my inbox and below are some of the shows that got me excited.
3/7 – Phosphorescent – Der Rathskeller
3/26 – The Death Set, Team Robespierre – Der Rathskeller
3/28 – The [...]
Drive-By Truckers Cancel Milwaukee Show
While we’ve enjoyed a couple nights of The Mike Cooley Band, we’re still Patterson Hood fans through and through. He’s still ill with walking pneumonia, which means the band had to make the tough decision to cancel their show at Turner Hall Ballroom performance Wednesday night.
Obviously, we were all looking forward to the show, [...]
The Avett Brothers cover Springsteen’s “Glory Days”
I can’t wait to catch The Avett Brothers at SXSW. The fact that they’re covering one of my favorite artists of all-time, just makes me an even bigger fan of both. The original version of this tune always gets heavy play on my hometown jukebox, last week included.
Wisconsin Concert Announcement: NIN + Jane’s Addiction
I’ve never been disappointed in the live Nine Inch Nails experience. Last year’s NIN performance at Lollapalooza was an amazing combination of music and lights. Jane’s Addiction has always been a favorite since my younger days. I know it won’t be the same, but I can’t resist the trip down memory lane, [...]
Muzzle of Bees Presents :: Scott H. Biram – Linneman’s
I walked away from Scott H. Biram’s set at Austin City Limits last year a true believer. It was hot and sweaty and barely past noon. I was nursing a hangover with a steady intake of ice cold Heineken. That’s the ACL way, or at least our way. His music is [...]
The Mike Cooley Band :: 9:30 Club (Washington, DC)
MoB favorites the Drive-By Truckers have begun their Righteous Path Tour, but not without a slight setback. Patterson Hood has been ill with walking pneumonia, and while many bands would cancel their tour dates, the Truckers just trot out plan B. In this case, enter The Mike Cooley band. Mike’s been one [...]
This Week: Concerts We Recommend + Announcements
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:
2/24 – Brett Dennen – Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
2/24 – Justin Townes Earle Listening Party [...]
Beirut :: March of The Zapotec and Realpeople Holland
By Pete Donahue
For a person who has recently really gotten into Beirut, the release of the March of the Zapotec and Holland EP’s couldn’t have come at a better time. Unfortunately, Zach Condon lost me at the March.
A collection of six songs recorded in Mexico with the Jimenez Band, the first EP manages to capture [...]
Weekend News / Concert Announcements
Before you guys begin your weekend, I’ll leave you with the many announcements and newsworthy items that arrived today, but time just couldn’t be made to dedicate full attention to. Have a good one.
Suggested Reading/Watching/Listening:
MoB favorite Justin Townes Earle swung by for an encore performance at Laundro-Matinee. Don’t miss our Justin Townes Earle [...]
MoB Welcomes :: Lucero + Titus Andronicus (Chicago)
Muzzle of Bees is proud to welcome Lucero + Titus Andronicus to The Metro in Chicago on Friday, April 10th. Any regular reader can understand how exciting this is for us as Lucero has been at the top of our favorites for many years. They are, without a doubt, one of my favorite [...]
Review: Blitzen Trapper – Empty Bottle, Chicago
Made the trek to Chicago last night with some friends to catch Blitzen Trapper’s early show at the Empty Bottle. It was my second time seeing the band and my first time at the venue. How great are early shows? Seriously. My adoration for Blitzen Trapper on record is evident in [...]
Muzzle of Bees Presents :: Extra Golden
Muzzle of Bees is proud to present Extra Golden at the Cactus Club in Milwaukee on Sunday, April 19th. The band is touring in support of Thank You Very Quickly, “a six-song wonder of a record whose joyous danceable anthems were crafted in the wake of political and economic upheaval in Kenya.” Anyone [...]
Madison Concert Announcement: The Thermals
How exciting! The Thermals are finally coming back to Wisconsin. They’re playing the High Noon Saloon on Tuesday, April 28th. Their 2006 release, The Body, the Blood, the Machine was nothing short of fantastic. The band is out in support of their new (and highly anticipated) album Now We Can See, [...]
Review: P.O.S. – Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago
By Jodi Root
P.O.S. kicked some major A.S.S. last night at Reggie’s Live, pumping out massive raw energy in support of his two-week release Never Better. Kicking the set off were Doomtree friends/collaborators Sims, Paper Tiger, Mictlan and Lazer Beak, who were throwing positive vibes and unity out like candy at a parade. I can’t even [...]
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