Concert Reviews
Neko Case, the boys of Calexico Warm Up The Stage at Lupo’s
A refined yet gracious crowd was treated to a riveting folk-country-rock set last Saturday night at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in downtown Providence. Neko Case, a prominent figure in American/Canadian alternative-country (and member of indie band The New Pornographers), graced the stage with her accompanying band of characters and instruments as well as openers Joey and [...]
Brand New at the House of Blues, Boston, 11/17/2009
Corey, the Barbarian, Sydzilla and I made a trek up to Boston to see Brand New at the House of Blues yesterday. We had to scope out the scene in preparation for the Holiday Bizarre with Manchester Orchestra at Lupo’s. I know. Two weeks between Brand New shows seems like a little much. But you [...]
Concert Review: Monty Are I at Lupo’s
Friday night, I made it down to our 40th Birthday Bash show at Lupo’s just in time to see The Coming Weak perform. Dressed all in black, they showed what makes them one of the more popular local acts: catchy relatable music, a lively familiar relationship with the crowd, and a high-energy performance that left [...]
Concert Review: Passion Pit at the Black Rep
WBRU’s 40th Birthday Bash couldn’t have begun any better than last Sunday’s Kickoff Party. A fun band playing to a packed crowd at an awesome venue; what more could you ask for?
Concert Review: Coldplay’s Viva Mansfield!
Coldplay heats up a tepid Monday night in Mansfield.
Concert Review: Taking Back Sunday at House of Blues 6/27
There’s something incredibly satisfying about collapsing into a bed after a concert, completely exhausted, ears ringing and vocal cords no longer functioning. You know you should shower, but you don’t have the energy because you spent it all at the show.
Concert Review: No Doubt at Comcast Center 6/20
Last night, Paramore and No Doubt performed at the Comcast Center. I unfortunately missed Paramore’s set because an accident had shut down I-95. After, two hours of fighting through traffic on Route 1, I arrived in Mansfield just in time for No Doubt to take the stage. It’s difficult to assess a show after a [...]
Four Local Bands Rock the Providence Arts Festival
In between the overcast and rainy days, the sun finally shone on Providence this past Saturday for the Providence Arts Festival. Nearly eighty vendors lined Westminster Street selling food, jewelry, clothing, art, and more. The BRU Crew and several local bands from Providence provided the music for the day. In case you [...]
