Concert Reviews

BLACK MOUNTAIN + Bon Iver @ La Sala Rossa

By K-Man - 02/29/2008

I have to say that when I got my tickets to this show I was all like, this should be a mellow one, considering their style; I didn't expect there to even be a lot of people. Well...there were. In fact, the place was sold right the hell out. I'm so not into a super packed atmosphere, but these guys throw down a really mellow vibe. Pretty subdued crowd -- a new pattern/disease of today’s youth I guess!


MATT COSTA @ Le National

By Jessica Hemmerich - On The Rocks - 02/28/2008


TAKEN BY TREES @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

By Mike Bresciani - The Lonesome Strangers - 02/25/2008

Seems as though the indie music community is filled with confusing side projects, revolving-door musicians, and solo projects that may or may not be worth the price of admission. There’s usually a lot of excitement and intrigue that follows the new directions many of these artists seem to be taking. In this case, we have Victoria Bergsman pursuing her solo ambitions with Taken By Trees after having fronted the excellent Swedish pop group, The Concretes, for the last decade.


WYCLEF JEAN @ Metropolis

By Sinbad Richardson - There You Have It Folks! - 02/28/2008


SUPER FURRY ANIMALS + Times New Viking+ Jeff Lewis @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

By Simon Howell - A Listening Ear - 02/21/2008

It's not often you spot a triple bill in which you're well acquainted with all three groups. In this case, I'd heard two albums apiece by the opening acts, and the headliner was one of my all-time favorite bands. On my way to the venue, I thought about how odd the bill was and when I got there, it turned out I was right -- it was like attending three separate, entirely unconnected events.


DJ SHADOW + CUT CHEMIST + Kid Koala @ Metropolis

By Bram Gusman - 12-Inch Satisfaction - 01/29/2008

Very rarely do you find artists who master their art as well as DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist do. Both hailing from California, these Hip Hop pioneers have been revolutionizing the scene since the early 90’s. It seems that these deejays are always on their game and the “Hard Sell Tour” show at the Metropolis on January 29th was no exception.


XAVIER RUDD @ Metropolis

By Comma Chameleon - Semicolon Cancer; - 02/08/2008

After the dull lull of the crowd’s roar, Xavier Rudd’s opener was dominated by a backup recording of a strong baritone-and-nasally throat singer.

WAR. CONSUMERISM. DRUGS. FAMINE. RACISM. TERRORISM. PORNOGRAPHY. POWER. VANITY.


SICK OF IT ALL + Madball + Wisdom in Chains @ Le National

By Josh Mocle - The Kids Are So-So - 02/03/2008

Normally when reviewing concerts, I discuss the bands in the order they performed. However, in the case of the Sick of It All headlining show at Le National on February 3rd, I find it appropriate to start off with discussing the headliner and working in reverse since absolutely none of the bands on that relatively well put together tour would have existed in their current incarnation if it weren’t for Sick of It All.


KEREN ANN + Dean & Britta @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

By Simon Howell - A Listening Ear - 02/08/2008

"You'll have to keep walking, friend." 


ROGUE WAVE @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

By Mike Bresciani - The Lonesome Strangers - 10/27/2007

How biased can a review of a Rogue Wave show be? Let’s find out…

Rogue Wave was back at the Cabaret Juste Pour Rire music hall after having played a split-bill with Nada Surf on their 2006 Winter tour. This time around, as headliners, the draw was significantly smaller, with the top half of the Cabaret being closed off. It didn’t matter, anyhow. The concert floor was full of eager fans waiting to hear their favorite Rogue Wave tunes.


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