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From the Ashes, Something Brighter and Better

February 12, 2013 2:44 pm by: Laurie Gallardo

Early success is an exciting thing for any band, but with it comes the added pressure of keeping the momentum going. The Rocketboys were facing that early on, juggling a hectic…...
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Dirty Projectors Play Tonight at Emo’s

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Dirty Projectors Play Tonight at Emo’s

Usually, if a band is rounding up some demos as potential songs for a new album, there may be ten or more. Twenty might be considered a lot. Apparently, songwriter David Longstreth of Brooklyn-based band Dirty...
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Ava Luna Performs Tonight at The Mohawk

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Ava Luna Performs Tonight at The Mohaw...

Ava Luna takes a number of strides toward futuristic directions when it comes funk and soul. True, those two styles are the primary influence, the backbone, of what the New York City-based band creates. However, as familiar as some of the...
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AIR Showcase: The White Horse Gospel Show Saturday Night at The White Horse

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AIR Showcase: The White Horse Gospel S...

Yes sir, I'm a fan of Chris Brecht. Not only does the man have some brilliant songs and fascinating tales to tell, he also - very much like myself - champions the local music artists who are working hard and creating some incredible music. Brecht, who's my friend, a colleague and big-time...
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Breast Cancer Benefit Show Tonight at Beauty Ballroom

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Breast Cancer Benefit Show Tonight at ...

I knew it would be a big celebration. I knew it would be a night of fantastic live music. But I didn't know there would be...bull rides. Awesome. My friend and colleague, local songwriter/musician and Stem & Leaf...
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Dana Falconberry Performs Tonight at Frank

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Dana Falconberry Performs Tonight at F...

I've noted this previously and it still holds true. In reviews of Dana Falconberry‘s music, there is often a common thread: The listener discovers that the images and emotional intensity in her songs feel drawn from an exquisite and otherworldly place. The Austin-based songwriter, originally...
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Mike & The Moonpies Play Tonight at The White Horse

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Mike & The Moonpies Play Tonight ...

You'll have an opportunity tonight to check out the very scenario that I'm about to describe to you. Picture it (thank you, Sophia Petrillo): It's a Thursday night, not too early but not too late. Whatever...
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She Sir Plays Tonight at The Mohawk

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She Sir Plays Tonight at The Mohawk

Austin-based band She Sir was initially a duo when they made their official debut with the independently produced 2006 release Who Can't Say Yes. This was around the time I first met founding members Matt...
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Shakey Graves Performs Tonight at The Parish

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Shakey Graves Performs Tonight at The ...

Yes, my memories of local one-man band Shakey Graves are quite vivid. But these are, quite arguably, live performances you'll not soon forget. (He's had a day named in his honor by official mayoral proclamation, for heaven's sake.) The first time I saw songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia was last...
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Mrs. Glass Tuesday Night Residency at The White Horse

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Mrs. Glass Tuesday Night Residency at ...

It's like an addiction with me, but that's okay. Mrs. Glass is a band that's easy to get hooked on. The frontman/vocalist actually goes by “Mrs. Glass,” which is awesome, because he’s hardly a “Mrs.” He’s originally...
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Night Waves Summer Monthly Music Series at Laced With Romance, with The Zoltars and Pharaohs

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Night Waves Summer Monthly Music Serie...

This has got to be one of the coolest shows ever. And there's something about having it at a not-so-traditional venue, on top of that. Don't miss out on the Night Waves Summer Monthly Music Series. The series is curated by the » read more
The Black Owl Society Plays Wednesday Night at Hole In the Wall

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The Black Owl Society Plays Wednesday ...

I've raved about them before. Make way for the dirty blues-rock sounds of local trio The Black Owl Society. Featuring drummer Charlie Jones, guitarist Nate Boff, and bassist/lead vocalist...
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Bee vs. Moth 7-Inch Vinyl Release Show Tonight at Skinny’s Ballroom

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Bee vs. Moth 7-Inch Vinyl Release Show...

Let me assure you that unsuspecting audience members will be taken by surprise – in a good way. Presenting the sonic adventure known as Bee vs. Moth. They came up with probably the best (and probably the most accurate) description for their group that I’ve ever heard: A “multiple-genre,...
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Ringo Deathstarr Plays Tonight at 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House

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Ringo Deathstarr Plays Tonight at 29th...

It's nice to lose yourself in the pulsating, swirling dissonance of Ringo Deathstarr. From the breathy vocals to the dreamlike drone, it's instantly an easy favorite. But the walls of sound aren't completely lost to chaotic...
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Mrs. Glass Plays Tuesday Nights at The White Horse

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Mrs. Glass Plays Tuesday Nights at The...

I've probably had way too much fun with this, but...that's the point, really. I'm a fan of local trio Mrs. Glass. The frontman/vocalist actually goes by "Mrs. Glass," which is awesome, because he's hardly a "Mrs." He's...
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