December 2011
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WatchBattle of the Bands: December 6
November 2011
15 posts
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WatchInterview: A Guy Named Guy
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Upcoming shows 11/28-12/4
Monday
Cgs Power Trio- Middle East Upstairs
Darlingside- TT the Bears
Lowman- Middle East Corner
Niche- O’Brien’s Pub
Tuesday
Allman Brothers Band- Orpheum Theatre
Crystal Stilts- Great Scott
Finleyknight- Middle East Upstairs
DJ Bl3nd- House of Blues
Wednesday
Hit the Lights- Middle East Upstairs
Bombino- Johnny D’s
Hey Rosetta!- Great Scott
Allman Brothers...
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Are You Listening: This Week's Music News
November 21 to November 25
New Ke$ha Demo Leaks Online
Pop artist Ke$ha is finally back in the news but not because of a new album or an overdose on glitter. This week, the artist’s demo “U Better Know” leaked online. The song is quite different from Ke$ha’s usual material that focuses on the life and times of constant partiers. While some may reject this new sound because it’s not the Ke$ha...
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Interview: The Civil Slingers
I had the pleasure of meeting with Joe Aaskov (Guitar/Drums/Vox), Mike Sampson (Guitar/Drums/Vox), and Sean Taggersell (Bass) of The Civil Slingers, one of the contenders for Wax’s Battle of the Bands on December 6. Here’s a short interview between me and the band:
How long have The Civil Slingers been to together?
We have been a band since the summer of 2009. So roughly one and a...
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Are You Listening: This Week's Music News
November 14 to November 18, 2011
Kelly Clarkson kicks of the New Year with a Tour
2011 is Kelly Clarkson’s comeback year. With a her single “Mr. Know It All” doing well on the charts and a second single on the way, the first American Idol winner announced this week that she will be going on tour early next year to promote her new album “Stronger.” Kelly will be visiting over 40 cities with her...
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Upcoming shows 11/16-11/20
Wednesday:
Foo Fighters @ TD Garden
Trampled Turtles @ Paradise Rock Club
Mustard Plug @ Great Scott
Howl @ Church
The Bynars @ T.T. The Bears
The Northstar Session @ House of Blues
Indobox Kung Fu @ Royale
All Things Dark and Dangerous @ Middle East Upstairs
Thursday:
Richard Goode @ Boston Symphony Hall
Dark Star Orchestra @ Wilbur Theatre
Architecture in Helsinki @ Royale
Keep...
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Are You Listening: This Week's Music News
November 7 to November 11, 2011
Adele Heads to Boston To Save Her Voice
As many ticket-holders and fans of Adele know, the phenomenal recording artist has had to cancel another sold out tour this year due to issues surrounding her vocal chords. A hemorrhage caused by a benign polyp on her vocal chord is the culprit for the cancellation of her most recent tour. The “Someone Like You” singer...
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Nas Put Amy Winehouse Song In Perspective For Producer
Rapper Heavy D dies at age 44
Major Labels to Stop Pressing CDs in 2012?
Jackson Estate Slams Conrad Murray Documentary
Former Oasis Frontman Releases First Solo Album
Upcoming shows 11/7-11/13
MONDAY (11/7)
THE MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS: I Fight Dragons, Protomen, Br1ght Pr1mate @8 $12 (18+)
THE MIDDLE EAST DOWNSTAIRS: Lil B @7 $20
BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL: The Sea and Cake, Brokeback, Yellowbirds @8 $15 (18+)
PARIDISE ROCK CLUB: Kingsley Flood, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents @6 $35 (18+)
TUESDAY (11/8)
TT BEARS: Robert Schwartzan, Ocean Grove, Voxhaul Broadcast @8:50 $12
THE MIDDLE EAST...
Are You Listening: This Week's Music News
October 31 to November 4, 2011.
Florence + The Machine releases “Ceremonials”
Florence + The Machine are back with their second album entitled “Ceremonials.” Florence won us all over with her beautifully haunting voice in her first album “Lungs” with songs like “Cosmic Love” and “Dog Days Are Over.” Florence Welch did a number of interviews pertaining to the album and her second album jitters....
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