Deck the Hall Ball 2008
Aqueduct opened up the night, with David Terry greeting the audience in his jovial, well mannered way. He seemed even bubblier than I remembered in…
DCfC sneak-peek-a-rama from last night's show
I had the privilege and pleasure of shooting for the house at last night's WaMu show, featuring Death Cab for Cutie, among a plethora of…
Shiny Toy Guns at Nectar
I was hooked the first time I heard the Shiny Toy Guns’ song “Le Disko”. I remember driving to work very early one Sunday morning…
Best of 2007: Mary for Certain's picks
{Over the coming weeks, our staff writers here at TIG will be posting their best of 2007 lists. We welcome you to read, comment... and…
More Endfest photos {this time with snarky commentary!}
While Imaginary Chona did an AMAZING job with her Endfest 2007 coverage, Eduardo Brambila also got some positively stellar shots from the all-day festival. We…
Happy Sweet 16 Endfest!
Oh Endfest -- all that epitomizes the Washington alternative/hard rock scene. Having been to many festivals this summer, I must admit, the bill must have…
Straight from the horse's mouth, Silversun Pickups to play FNX Best Music Poll in Boston
Just got this on MySpace. SSPU = WOO! Some of the other bands (esp. Cinematics) = MOO. But still the closest thing we've got here…
Mute Math, Shiny Toy Guns, and Jonezetta at the Showbox
It's impossible for any band to be too into their own music. I mean, no self-respecting concert-goer has ever said to him/herself, "You know, this…
Bob Mould with Shiny Toy Guns
From the Stones to The Stooges it's almost always a surefire bet for a good time when you get to see an living legend in…