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Localized: Nate Padley
Localized this month is lovely and has a clean complexion. Localized talks to you in a whisper before tucking you in with a glass of water. Nate Padley and The Happies will play on the second Friday of March at the Urban Lounge, a private club for members only. NATE PADLEY Nate Padley: Guitar and
The Bellrays
Do Not Obey: The Bellrays Bust Boundaries with their One-of-a-Kind Rock n’ Soul When talked about in larger publications The BellRays usually get lumped in with the so-called “garage rock revival.” Not only have The BellRays been playing their patented brand of maximum rock n’ soul for much longer than that stupid tag has been
Low
How Low Can You Go: High Times with Alan Sparhawk of Low. [Alan Sparkhawk of Low] “I don’t know if that’s specifically the new direction. Going out on a limb was definitely a positive experience, and I think we’re going to do that more.” Moses spoke with G-d, George Bush held private council
Edie Sedgwick
Pastiche Panoply: Jason Moyer of Edie Sedgwick Chats Celebrityism, Post-Modernism, Pop-Art “One day five years ago I was watching America’s Scariest Police Chases and it was hosted by this insane sheriff from somewhere with really white teeth, this tough dude. And I thought, ‘What if somebody wrote a novel from this dude’s perspective? What would
Grant Nelson
City Swingin’ with Grant Nelson Across the drink and through the countryside, British native Grant Nelson can not only claim his rightful place as a patriarch of the house community, but this award-winning international DJ/producer has flourished along with wife (Kate Ross) as co-owners of the10-year-old house music label, Swing City. In a SLUG
Legendary Shack Shakers Show Review
Lucky for me, I stumbled into a bowl of pure organic octane. As fate should have it, my reason for being at the lounge was unable to perform that evening due to an illness. Allured by the mere mention of “Shack” and “Shaker,” I was curious about the roots of the headliner that evening. … read more
Backyard Babies show review
I was caught off guard the night of Feb. 10 by some sort of speedy Swedish gear-switching that left me still in the bar with half a tall glass of Pabst in my hand when the Backyard Babies from Stockholm took the stage at In the Venue and struck their first notes in support of Social Distortion. … read more
Subtle Show Review
For those who have had the opportunity to attend any live shows at Kilby Court know that it can sometimes lead to an odd assembly of strangers with one common intent: to experience their favorite artist’s music in an intimate atmosphere. … read more
Local Review: IPX – Stay Tuned …
IPX Stay Tuned … Sickboy Records IPX = Taking Back Sunday + Saves the Day IPX spin out a golden emo web that catches you in its glossy threads despite yourself. Watertight songwriting and early twenties angst juice up strong chord progressions. Pop-punk spread over emo vocals instantly makes a Popeye out of an
Local Review: I Am Electric – Thrush
I Am Electric Thrush Esoterik Musik I Am Electric = These Arms are Snakes + Rye Coalition Featuring former members of Form of Rocket and Pushing up Daisies, I Am Electric is like a dance-oriented Rye Coalition. The prickly guitar parts that sashay over you in all directions, not unlike New Transit’s, backed by