The Black Pumas perform with a collective joy that seems to stem from a few things: a rhythm section that is driving and inventive, songs that create tension and release, [ … ]
Category: Concert Reviews
Show Review: Hiss Golden Messenger: The Sinclair, December 18, 2018
One of the best things about seeing Hiss Golden Messenger is that it’s a different line-up every time and, also, whoever is in the band on any given night is [ … ]
Low Cut Connie + Ruby Boots Great Scott October 17, 2018
When Ruby Boots stepped to the front of the stage and her band stepped back so she could sing “I Am A Woman” a capella, the crowd at Great Scott [ … ]
Phil Cook at The Sinclair Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Phil Cook, man. I’m shaking my head trying to capture how that show felt last night. Here’s the thing. At one point in the show, Phil talked about how much [ … ]
Show Review: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers (4/29/18 at Atwood’s Tavern)
After introducing each member of her incredible band, The Disarmers, during their absolutely smoking set, Sarah Shook introduced herself, saying, “I’m Sarah Shook. I wrote these songs, and I went [ … ]
Show Review: Patrick Coman at The Burren (February 17, 2018)
Patrick Coman has been a staple of the Boston music scene for years and he released his latest album, Tree of Life, at The Burren on Saturday night. A few [ … ]
Under The Covers: Mark Erelli, Rose Cousins, Jake Armerding, Zack Hickman
“Under The Covers,” the show of entirely cover songs, has been going strong at Club Passim now for fourteen years. I got to attend the Thursday’s late show, which they [ … ]
Show Review: Hiss Golden Messenger, One Longfellow Square (July 26, 2017)
I really wanted to take pictures of this show while Mike Taylor was playing music, but it was too quiet at One Longfellow Square. That is to say, while the [ … ]
Show Recap: Bahamas at Higher Ground (Burlington, VT 6/8)
A man saunters onto a stage who’s lights have just been brought up. A tuxedo Silvertone Jupiter, well worn to the point you can’t see the name on the headstock, [ … ]
Show Review: Mipso at The Sinclair (4/22/17)
Mipso is poised for a breakout year. Their fantastic third album, Coming Down the Mountain, was released two weeks ago, they’re hosting the MerleFest all-star jam in the midst of [ … ]