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CONCERT RECAP: Dopapod, DrFameus @ Pearl Street Nightclub, Northampton, MA 4/20/2013
It was June of 2010 and I had made my way up to Burlington VT to clear my head and spend some time with an old friend. I walked into his apartment and there was a guy just chillin' out on his couch. What I didn’t know at the time... more
PHOTOS: The Heavy Pets @ Stella Blues, New Haven 4/21/2013
They Heavy Pets, a South Florida group consisting of five strapping young lads, two guitars, a bass, the drums and some keys--oh, and a whole lot of funk--was a band I caught a few weeks back following their raging 4/20 show in Buffalo. Thankfully they managed to wrangle up... more
CONCERT RECAP / PHOTOS: Akron/Family @ Spaceland Ballroom, Hamden CT 4/22/2013
I don’t think it would come as a shock to anyone that follows my stories to know that live music is one of my most favorite forms of art. Unlike a painting, a photograph, a written work or even a studio album, it is a form that you really need... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Record Store Day 2013
Yesterday marked the arrival of RECORD STORE DAY 2013! What's Record Store Day, you ask? Well.... It's the day that many-a-music enthusiasts (aka music nerds) save up for, plan out for weeks and wake up extra early for. It's what has happened on the third Saturday of every April since... more
PHOTOS: Snarky Puppy @ The Mint LA 4/7/13
Recently, Snarky Puppy has been making their rounds and melting faces all across the land as they do it! Last evening was their second of a two-night run at The Mint in LA, and this CT-native girl was on vacation and there in person to see it all come to... more
FILM REVIEW: Boyd Tinsley’s Faces in the Mirror
Around lunchtime a few Sunday’s ago, I was privy to the fact that Boyd Tinsley would be doing a screening of some sort at Toad’s Place in New Haven CT followed by a meet and greet. By mid afternoon, my brothers grabbed some tickets to whatever it was and set... more
CONCERT RECAP: Dangermuffin @ StageOne, Fairfield, CT 3/9/13
In my opinion, Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne is one of the most charming and intimate stages in the entire state of Connecticut. This last Saturday evening, Dangermuffin made their second appearance at the 225 seat venue to an almost sold out crowd. This was the kind of evening in music... more
CONCERT RECAP: The Punch Brothers @ The Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA 2/15/2013
When I became interested in covering Punch Brothers performance, it wasn't because I was in love with their music. In fact, I hadn't even heard much of it. Based solely on the fact that it was a string quintet, there was really no way I wouldn't fall hard and fast... more
PHOTOS: Marco Benevento & Isaac Young Quartet @ Arch Street Tavern, Hartford, CT – 12/13/12
Marco Benevento is currently kicking out tunes from last year's Tigerface album. Check out Dana Lynne's photo gallery from last month's intimate show with special guests, the Isaac Young Quartet. The show took place in what used to be the Hartford Brick Carriage Factory in 1895. Marco Benevento & Isaac... more
CONCERT RECAP: moe. @ The Palladium, Worcester MA 12/28/12
Just a few short weeks ago, moe. was getting ready for the start of a four evening run leading up to the new year. It was my absolute pleasure being witness to the first two shows of the run at The Palladium in good ole "Worcestah!" When I had first... more
CONCERT RECAP: Ryan Montbleau Band @ Arch Street Tavern, Hartford CT 12/1/12
Ryan Montbleau began a solo career back in '99 performing in and around the New England area. In 2006 the aptly named Ryan Montbleau Band was born and they started spreading their sound not only throughout New England, but all over the country. When I think back to some of... more
CONCERT RECAP: Floodwood @ Arch Street Tavern, Hartford, CT 11/16/12
Ever have one of those moments when you meet one of your favorite musicians and get so tongue-tied with excitement that you fumble your words and make a complete fool of yourself? Yup. It was one of those evenings for this girl. I came face to face with Al Schnier... more
CONCERT RECAP: Dopapod @ The Spot Underground, Providence RI, 11/9/12
Well readers, it was just over a year ago that I reached out to the editors of Live Music Blog expressing interest in covering music for their cause. I truly believe I was put on this earth for the love of music so it only made sense for me to... more
CONCERT RECAP: Umphrey’s McGee @ The Calvin, Northampton MA 11/1/2012
One of the most powerful forces next to the music at a live show is the energy emitted by the fans. On this crisp fall Thursday in Northampton MA, simply walking around on the streets one could feel the presence of good vibes in the air. It seemed easy to... more
PHOTOS: Yarn @ Arch Street Tavern Hartford, CT 10/26/2012
On Friday evening, Nectar's Presents delivered another amazing evening of music down at The Arch Street Tavern! First, The Four Legged Faithful is a group of four young gents specializing in all things folk and bluegrass. Nate Pelletier, on banjo, knew exactly what he was doing. Joseph Pierog stood with... more
AURA Music Festival 2013: Full Lineup Announced
Today is the day that many of us have been waiting for! AURA Music Events announced the full line-up for the 4th Annual AURA Music Festival to take place February 15th through the 17th 2013. In addition to the headliners - announced a little over a month ago, the festival... more
PHOTOS: Spiritual Rez @ Arch Street Tavern Hartford, CT 10/19/12
The guys over at Nectar's Presents brought together beloved reggae/funk group Spiritual Rez with support from Seed at The Arch Street Tavern in Connecticut's capital city of Hartford on Friday night. Seed is a four-piece band that sprouted up in Eastern CT about four years ago. They hit the... more
AURA Music Festival 2013: Papadosio, Conspirator, P-Groove and Heavy Pets to Headline
Big announcement came through yesterday in the festival world! The 4th Annual AURA Music Festival announced that they have changed dates to the third weekend in February 2013 and location of the happenings to The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park! Their four headlining bands were released -- Papadosio, Conspirator,... more
RECAP / PHOTOS: Wilco @ The Bushnell, Hartford, CT 8/1/12
It was a rainy and muggy Wednesday over Hartford, so thankfully Wilco would be playing INSIDE at The Bushnell in Hartford on this otherwise ordinary evening. Across town at The Arch Street Tavern, Nectar's Presents welcomed folk/rock duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion for the OFFICIAL Wilco AfterParty!... more
RECAP: Dopapod w/Jimkata @ The Arch Street Tavern, Hartford, CT 7/26/2012
It was upsetting to have missed Dopapod last weekend at CT's Gathering of the Vibes. What got me through it was knowing that they would be bringing it to my neck of the woods just a few days later. And anyone that knows the music scene in Hartford area...well, you... more
VIDEO: Official Governors Ball Music Festival 2012 Recap
A while back I had reported on Day One and Day Two of the 2012 Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC. Today I am sharing their recap video with you to help bring to life the awesome performances I saw over the two day weekend... VIA THEIR WEBSITE: We're pleased to present... more
RECAP: Gathering of the Vibes 2012 @ Seaside Park, Bridgeport CT
Thursday, 7/19/2012 I have resided in Connecticut for my entire adult-life thus far and before this year, not once have I ever had the opportunity to go to the Gathering of the Vibes. And being that it has taken place in this lovely state of mine going on six years in... more
TOUR DATES: Dopapod Boat Cruises and Fall Tour
For those that follow Dopapod, you know how amazing and crazy their summer has been and continues to be! This Thursday they make a stop in Hartford CT at The Arch Street Tavern. Following that, they will continue up and down the east coast to complete their summer tour. On... more
TOUR DATES: The Heavy Pets announce August and September Tour
The Heavy Pets hit the road this August and September with a highly anticipated five show run in Colorado highlighted by an appearance at the LoHi Music Festival in Denver, a benefit for the town of Live Oak at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Phish after-parties in Alabama and... more
LCD Soundsystem: Shut Up and Play the Hits arrives to theaters July 18.
The long awaited release of the LCD Soundsystem film/documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits makes is one-evening-only appearance in theaters nationwide on Wednesday July 18th. At this point many of the major cities across the states have sold out for the most part--but there is still hope for the... more
RECAP: Governors Ball Music Festival @ Randall’s Island NYC, Day Two 6/24/12
Turf War and Alberta Cross started day two of The Governors Ball off strong. And while my slacker-ass took a little longer to get to the island, Eric T arrived bright and early and was able to take in the sights and sounds of the mid-morning. When I arrived to... more
RECAP: Governors Ball Music Festival @ Randall’s Island NYC, Day One 6/23/12
It was one of those perfectly weathered summer weekends and I was en route to The Governors Ball Music Festival on NYC's Randall's Island. Of the many suggested ways to get onto the island, I opted to hop the ferry. In front of me sat two young lads that were... more
INTERVIEW / RECAP / PHOTOS: Big Gigantic @ Governors Ball 2012
Big Gigantic played The Governors Ball on Saturday just after 2pm. They are out in full force on festival-tour this summer and are in support of their latest release Nocturnal. As they took stage, Dominic (production/sax) welcomed everyone..."Thank you all for coming! We are happy to be here and are... more
VIDEO: WU LYF – “Brooklyn Girls + Summa Bliss”
Remember that WU LYF show that we covered back in April?! Well turns out there was some video footage going down! According to their Facebook page: LYF compadres and videographers the ABF spent some time with us in NYC on the final leg of our last tour. We bro’d it... more
VIDEOS / RECAP: Phish @ DCU Center, Worcester MA, 6/8/12
Instagram via @soozygreenberg Yesterday was the day that many-a-Phans have been waiting for since first rumors of the tour begin back in late winter/early spring. Atlantic City's Bader Field would be playing host to Phish for three straight evenings which kicked off last night with an impressive two sets and plenty... more
PHOTOS / VIDEOS / RECAP: Phish @ DCU Center, Worcester MA, 6/7/12
Phish kicked off their 2012 summer tour at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA last night. As I arrived to the lot, like many-a-fans, I instantly felt at home. The scene was, as always, very heady. Glow in the dark handmade posters, metal pins and glass pieces for sale on... more
