Three Rivers Arts Festival Main Stage Being the last night of the fest and considering I didn’t make one show this year, I felt I had to catch this one. Considering that Alejandro was scheduled and he was bringing the rock to support his excellent new disc “Real Animal”, it was a rather painless decision…

Schenley Plaza In realizing that I have no time for posting on a regular basis, I will try something new starting today. Instead of a complete wrap-up of a show, I will post one picture and write a short description. Last night’s Old 97’s concert was probably my favorite of the year so far. I checked the band’s message boards this morning and noticed that a fan was upset about an encounter with Ken in Wisconsin…

These Boston boys are my favorite ‘new’ band right now. Their debut album was my #1 favorite album of 2007. This is the second time they’ve rolled through town in less than a year and both times they opened with “To All My Scientist Colleagues I Bid You Farewell” at my request…

Gloriously rising from the ashes of one of my favorite unsung bands of all-time One Star Hotel, the philly outfit The Swimmers finally brought their straight-ahead pop to the wonderfully dirty Garfield Artworks. I was really surprised at the turn-out…

This was one strange show. It was in a sports bar in town. It was sponsored by Camel cigarettes(If you showed I.D. you got two packs of smokes and a BBJ t-shirt). Bobby was ready to…

Mr. Small’s Funhouse As I stated in my previous post, I was wrecked at this show. I actually got booted from the premises by security. So sad…

Mr. Small’s Funhouse I really can’t write a proper review due to the fact that I got seriously wasted at the show and cannot remember much. Bummer…

I like Iron & Wine. I don’t LOVE them as some people do but they’re aiight. The other night they played for two hours and change and man could they have trimmed the show a bit. They went on and on and on and…

Califone opened up for Iron & Wine last night in Greensburg at The Palace Theater. First off I have to say what a venue. These old refurbished turn of the century movie halls that are hosting shows lately are damned terrific. Sure Greensburg is an hour drive from home but so far it’s by far the coolest place to see a concert. They have an outdoor smoking garden that’s TOO easy to sneak my camera into. Next time!…

I like The New Pornographers. Unfortunately, it seemed to me that they were just running through their set with no conviction Saturday night. I suppose it didn’t help that openers Okkervil River totally upstaged them. Still the show was great…

Okkervil River BLISTERED through a terrific hour-long set last night opening for The New Pornographers. As Carl Newman said from the stage, Okkervil is THE best band out today, “Schmarcade Fire, please?”…

I wanted to mention how much I enjoyed Justin’s set opening for Kathleen Edwards the other night. He reminded my a little of Ryan Adams, although I would hate to pigeonhole him that way. He had a very self-deprecating stage presence and was avery nice guy as well…

Last nights show at the Rex was probably my favorite of the year so far. I did like the acoustic set earlier in the day but this gal can get down with her band. A bonus was the crowd wasn’t too packed with lots of room near the stage.

Awesome as always WYEP In-studio session today. The performance consisted of Kathleen and her man Colin on a couple
acoustics. What a tease for tonight. Back To Me/Asking For Flowers/I Make The Dough, You Get The Glory/The Cheapest Key
How awesome was it? I finally became a member of YEP after realizing all the great music I have witnessed because of them.
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