Mates of State at the Paradise
When I first saw Mates of State, with their very upbeat songs and cookie cutter cute indie image, it was at a small basement club…
Black Kids and Cut Copy: Dance party USA!
On Monday night, three imaginary Boston contributors hit the sold-out dance fest that starred Black Kids and Cut Copy at the Paradise Rock Club. The…
Eisley: Live and On Telephone
When you asked talented men making music it's something. But when they are from the one family, it's worth hearing. And what's more?They are brothers…
The Epochs and the Lemonheads at the Paradise
The opening band for the night was Brooklyn's The Epochs (rhymes with sea fox). I am still not quite sure how to describe them in…
Menomena and Illinois in Boston
On a cold Friday night I went out to see Menomena, who I've long loved but never seen live, with a group of friends including…
Tonight's Recommended Show: Nicole Atkins and the Sea (in Boston)
THIS JUST IN: Nicole Atkins & the Sea just had to cancel their Boston show tonight because of bad weather. From the band: "We'll be…