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They Might Be Giants at The National in Richmond VA, 3/11/10
They Might Be Giants Live at The National in Richmond, VA 3/11/10 By Bob Adamek The National in Richmond, Virginia was built in 1923 and has played host to some premier acts since its recent reopening. Thursday night was no exception as the wonderfully idiosyncratic,...
Johnny Cash – American VI: Ain’t No Grave
Three-and-a-Half Stars out of Five The most casual fan of Johnny Cash is likely familiar with the iconic picture of him flashing a defiant middle finger into the camera. (For those of you not familiar with the photo, it’s available as a t-shirt or poster on Amazon –...
Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste live at the 8X10 in Baltimore, MD 3/10/10
Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, and Russell Batiste Jr. Live at the 8X10 in Baltimore 3/10/2010 By Bob Adamek After a long, snowy winter, some tranquil, balmy weather slipped into Baltimore while a group of seasoned professional groove masters slipped into the...
The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren, Vol. 2, The Utopia Years Finally Arrives In Print!
“This is known for sure: While Utopia was in operation, the band created some of the most unique, thought-provoking, progressive, skillful, beautiful music ever to emerge from American Shores.”
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue live Falls Church, VA 2/10
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA 2/25/10 by Bob Adamek Thursday night, February 25th, the venerable State Theater in Falls Church, VA hosted a live show featuring a truly inspired, high energy performance by Trombone Shorty...
The Studio At Webster Hall in NYC: Schedule/Tickets
-Tuesday, March 2nd @6:30pm- I RIVAL with: Conditions, Life On Repeat, Me and Who, Safe to Say Tickets -Wednesday, March 3rd @7:00pm- CHASE COY with: Jesse Ruben, Corey Balsamo Tickets -Monday, March 8th @7:00pm- THE ATARIS with: Don't Panic, Emergency Now, When...
Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ: Schedule and Tickets
-Friday, March 5th @8:00pm- GANDALF MURPHY AND THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS Tickets -Friday, March 12th @7:00pm- JIM FLORENTINE (As heard on Crank Yankers as Special Ed and Bobby Fletcher as seen on That Metal Show) with: After Show Party with ZO2 (included w/Jim...
Hello, It’s Me! A Battle Weary Music Blogger Takes Up New Arms
Please allow me to introduce myself, as the song goes. I am delighted at the prospect of reaching out to a new and expanded audience courtesy of the fine folks at Scotti’s Records. So who am I anyway? Please read on and find out: At an early age, I found I was...
Eric Lindell and Jamie McLean Band at Jammin’ Java 2/15/2010
Eric Lindell and Jamie McLean at Jammin' Java Vienna, VA 2/15/2010 On a cold night that promised more snow for the blizzard weary Washington DC area, a pair of bands took the stage at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA and provided warm food for the musical soul. The Jamie...