Aug 22
DaraDance, Electronic, Goth, Industrial, Punk
this band exudes exactly the sort of smirking depravity and darkness that I like, the MySpace monologue that describes his upbringing and disposition simultaneously makes me roll my eyes and delights me, lots of homoeroticism, did I also mention that they were produced by Jay Reatard – the fourth musician out of all musicians from all times that I would marry without question, I was very disappointed that I missed both of their SXSW shows this spring, I was mildly disappointed that he turned out to be a curly-headed very cute clean child of age 23 tops which explains the shallowness of some of his lyrics but I prefer to believe it all masks glorious depths, he was accompanied by a keyboard wizard and a depraved-in-the-tacky-and-icky-way drummer, their best stuff in my opinion is the raging synth-punk heavy on the ominous organs, some of the recorded songs I’ve heard are reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails but generally they’re in line with a whole school of current bands like Lost Sounds, The Vanishing, and Destruction Unit, there was good variety in the songs and singing style – some less-synthy punk songs for example, lastly he voiced a desire to be picked up by a label so he could live in Hollywood which confirmed again an unattractive value system or a charming lack of indie-pretension
Aug 22
DaraBritpop, Psychedelic
good musicians with a shoegaze vibe, the shaggy haired guy’s voice just bored me to tears and annoyed me a little – made me think of slightly psychedelic-whining indie pop bands from the 90s whom I never liked… THEN the guy with the 70s moustache sang and the band was transformed into a jangly 60s pop band with Marc Bolan from T Rex fronting and everybody was set to dancing –his high-pitched keen has some serious sort of magic
Aug 15
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Joe Jackson, reunited with bandmates Graham Maby and Dave Houghton, will hit the road in support of his latest album Rain.
Joe Jackson tour
October 15 San Francisco, CA Warfield Write a review
October 17 Anaheim, CA The Grove Write a review
October 18 Henderson, NV Ovation Write a review
October 21 Boulder, CO Boulder Theatre Write a review
October 23 Santa Fe, NM Lensic Performing Arts Center Write a review
October 24 Telluride, CO Michael D. Palm Theatre Write a review
October 27 Columbus, OH Southern Theatre Write a review
October 29 Portsmouth, NH The Music Hall Write a review
October 30 Troy, NY Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Write a review
November 1 Providence, RI Lupo’s Write a review
November 2 New Haven, CT Schubert Theatre Write a review
November 5 Tarrytown, NY Tarrytown Music Hall Write a review
November 7 New York, NY Grand Ballroom Write a review
November 8 Atlantic City, NJ Xanadu Write a review
November 10 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre Write a review
November 12 New Orleans, LA House of Blues Write a review
November 14 Orlando, FL Plaza Theatre Write a review
November 15 Miami Beach, FL The Fillmore Write a review
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Aug 15
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Daughtry will tour behind the deluxe release of its post-American Idol debut which hits stores on September 9. The re-release will include 4 extra tracks and a bonus DVD of live performances, music videos and interview footage.
Daughtry tour
August 15 Las Vegas, NV Red Rocks Casino Write a review
August 16 Kelseyville, CA Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa Write a review
August 17 Elverta, CA Gibson Ranch Park Write a review
August 18 Morgantown, WV West Virginia University Write a review
August 19 Meadville, PA Crawford County Fair Write a review
August 21 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair Write a review
August 23 Mashantucket, CT The MGM Grand at Foxwoods Write a review
August 24 Essex Junction, VT Champlain Valley Expo Write a review
August 26 Denver, CO Democratic National Convention Write a review
August 27 Allentown, PA Allentown Fairgrounds Write a review
August 29 Green Bay, WI Meyer Theater Write a review
August 30 Milwaukee, WI Harley Davidson Write a review
August 31 Madison, WI One Campaign Show Write a review
September 2 Duluth, MN Fregeau Auditorium Write a review
September 3 Minneapolis, MN Republican National Convention Write a review
September 11 Allegan, MI Allegan County Fair Write a review
September 12 London, ON Western Fair Write a review
September 13 York, PA York Fair Write a review
September 14 Glendale, AZ University of Phoenix Stadium Write a review
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Aug 14
DaraLounge, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
very atypical for Austin, this band is a vehicle for girls with pretty voices, ballads and ditties as if they were little girls playing around at home, I liked them, the two harmonizers and the lead vocalist all look alike, we were actually there as stalkers of one of the backup harmonizers (PartyBoy’s ex) although PartyBoy denies that he happens to show up at every single Dana Falconberry show
Aug 14
DaraIndie Rock
no, local band, insipid indie pop, maybe I’m being harsh but that was my initial and enduring feeling
Aug 14
DaraArt Rock, Jazz
rock-jazz, very good, upright bass – trumpet – sax – guitar – drums – they had it all plus a female drummer, anti-pop but not abrasive, diverse songs and sounds, the type of band whose album wouldn’t get boring since there’s a lot to pay attention to
Aug 14
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UK band James will kick of its first North American tour this decade in support its September 16 (North America) release Hey Ma. A recently added second Boston date goes on sale today at noon local time.
James Tour
September 14 Boston, MA Paradise Lounge Write a review
September 15 Boston, MA Paradise Lounge Write a review
September 16 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero Write a review
September 18 Washington DC 9:30 Club Write a review
September 19 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall Write a review
September 20 Ashbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Write a review
September 22 Montreal, Quebec Club Soda Write a review
September 23 Toronto, Ontario Phoenix Concert Theatre Write a review
September 25 Chicago, IL Vic TheatreWrite a review
September 26 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom Write a review
September 27 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Write a review
September 29 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre Write a review
October 1 San Francisco, CA The Regency Write a review
October 2 Los Angeles, CA The El Rey Theatre Write a review
October 3 San Diego, CA House of Blues Write a review
October 5 Anaheim, CA House of Blues Write a review
October 7 Mexico City, Mexico Auditorio Nacional Write a review
October 8 Guadalajara, Mexico Arena VFG Write a review
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Aug 13
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Joan Osborne will hit the road in September to support her September 9 release Little Wild One. The album is the first pure pop record Osborne has recorded in a couple of years.
Joan Osborne tour
September 25 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg Write a review
September 26 Northampton, MA Calvin Theater Write a review
September 27 Ridgefield, CT The Ridgefield Playhouse Write a review
September 29 Annapolis, MD Ram’s Head Tavern Write a review
September 30 Richmond, VA Toad’s Place Write a review
October 1 Louisville, KY Bomhard Theatre Write a review
October 3 Nashville, TN Belcourt Theatre Write a review
October 4 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel Write a review
October 5 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse Write a review
October 9 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern Write a review
October 10 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre Write a review
October 11 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall Write a review
October 13 Seattle, WA Triple Door Write a review
October 14 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre Write a review
October 17 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre Write a review
October 18 Council Bluffs, IA Whiskey Roadhouse Write a review
October 20 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theatre Write a review
October 21 Chicago, IL Park West Write a review
October 23 Milvale, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre Write a review
October 24 Somerville, MA Somerville Theatre Write a review
October 25 New York, NY Highline Ballroom Write a review
October 26 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live Write a review
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Aug 12
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Gym Class Heroes and The Roots will co-headline a fall North American tour through the month of October. The dates will be supported by Estelle. Fan club presales begin today general onsale for most dates is Friday 8/15.
Gym Class Heroes will support their September 9 release The Quilt. The Roots are touring behind their May release of Rising Down.
October 3 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live! Write a review
October 4 Norfolk, VA The Norva Write a review
October 5 N. Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues Write a review
October 6 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle Write a review
October 7 Orlando, FL House of Blues Write a review
October 8 Miami, FL The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Write a review
October 11 Dallas, TX The Palladium Ballroom Write a review
October 12 Austin, TX The Backyard Write a review
October 14 Phoenix, AZ The Marquee Write a review
October 19 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues Write a review
October 21 Denver, CO The Fillmore Auditorium Write a review
October 23 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom Write a review
October 24 Chicago, IL Congress Theatre Write a review
October 25 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit Write a review
October 26 Toronto, ON Sound Academy Write a review
October 28 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom Write a review
October 30 Worcester, MA The Palladium Downstairs Write a review
October 31 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Hall Write a review
November 1 Albany, NY Washington Avenue Armory Write a review
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Aug 11
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Metallica will tour in support of its September 12 release Death Magnetic. The Sword has been tapped for all dates, and Down, Lamb of God and Machine Head will rotate support as openers.
Metallica tour
October 21 Glendale, AZ Jobing Arena Write a review
October 23 Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum Write a review
October 25 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center Write a review
October 26 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena Write a review
November 1 Portland, OR Rose Quarter Write a review
November 3 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena Write a review
November 4 Denver, CO Pepsi Center Write a review
November 6 Omaha, NE Qwest Center Write a review
November 8 Moline, IL iWireless Center Write a review
November 9 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center Write a review
November 17 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Write a review
November 18 Tulsa, OK BOK Center Write a review
November 20 Houston, TX Toyota Center Write a review
November 22 Little Rock, AR Alltel Arena Write a review
November 23 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena Write a review
December 1 Seattle, WA Key Arena Write a review
December 2 Vancouver, British Columbia GM Place Write a review
December 4 Calgary, Alberta Pengrowth Saddledome Write a review
December 7 Edmonton, Alberta Rexall Place Write a review
December 12 Ontario, CA Citizens Bank Arena Write a review
December 13 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center Write a review
December 15 San Diego, CA Cox Arena Write a review
December 17 Inglewood, CA The Forum Write a review
December 20 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena Write a review
January 12 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center Write a review
January 13 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena Write a review
January 15 Washington, DC Verizon Center Write a review
January 17 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center Write a review
January 18 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Center Write a review
January 26 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena Write a review
January 29 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum Write a review
January 31 Newark, NJ Prudential Center Write a review
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Aug 10
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Widespread Panic will head out for a brief run of tour dates in October and early November. The band continues to support its last studio release Free Somehow.
Widespread Panic tour
October 10 Austin, TX The Backyard Write a review
October 11 Austin, TX The Backyard Write a review
October 12 Tulsa, OK Brady Theater Write a review
October 15 Memphis, TN Mud Island Amphitheatre Write a review
October 17 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre Write a review
October 18 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre Write a review
October 22 Tallahassee, FL Civic Center Write a review
October 24 Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum Write a review
October 25 Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum Write a review
October 26 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre Write a review
October 28 Miami, FL The Fillmore Miami Write a review
October 29 Miami, FL The Fillmore Miami Write a review
October 31 New Orleans, LA UNO Lakefront Arena Write a review
November 1 New Orleans, LA UNO Lakefront Arena Write a review
November 5 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre Write a review
November 7 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater Write a review
November 9 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater Write a review
Aug 08
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Broken Social Scene has a new run of dates scheduled for October to support its studio album For All of Us.
Broken Social Scene Tour
October 8 Grand Rapids, MI Calvin College Write a review
October 11 Madison, WI Wisconsin Union Theatre Write a review
October 13 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue Write a review
October 14 Omaha, NE Slowdown Write a review
October 16 Kansas City, MO Beaumont ClubWrite a review
October 17 Columbia, MO The Blue Note Write a review
October 18 St. Louis, MO The Gargoyle Write a review
October 19 Urbana, IL Foellinger Auditorium Write a review
October 21 Richmond, VA Toad’s Place Write a review
October 22 Falls Church, VA The State Theatre Write a review
October 24 Brooklyn, NY Masonic Temple Write a review
October 25 Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College Write a review
October 26 Boston, MA The Wilbur Theatre Write a review
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Aug 07
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Sara Bareilles will launch a headlining tour following the completion of her opening dates with the Counting Crows and Maroon 5. Bareilles is touring in support of her album Little Voice. Marc Broussard and Raining Jane will open.
Sara Bareilles tour
October 9 San Diego, CA Spreckels Theatre Write a review
October 10 Las Vegas, NV The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Write a review
October 11 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern Write a review
October 14 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Write a review
October 15 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre Write a review
October 17 Vancouver, British Columbia Vogue Theatre Write a review
October 18 Spokane, WA The Knitting Factory Write a review
October 20 Denver, CO The Paramount Write a review
October 22 Dallas, TX House of Blues Write a review
October 23 Houston, TX House of Blues Write a review
October 26 New Orleans, LA House of Blues Write a review
October 27 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theatre Write a review
October 28 St. Louis, MO Pageant Theatre Write a review
October 30 Detroit, MI Fillmore Write a review
November 1 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room Write a review
November 2 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium Write a review
November 3 Cleveland, OH House of Blues Write a review
November 5 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre Write a review
November 6 Providence, RI Lupos Write a review
November 7 Atlantic City, NJ Music Box Write a review
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Aug 06
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Ben Kweller will tour ahead of the winter release of his next album Changing Horses.
Ben Kweller tour
September 25 Dallas, TX House of Blues Write a review
September 26 Houston, TX Walters On Washington Write a review
September 27 Oklahoma City, OK University of Oklahoma Write a review
September 30 Tucson, AZ Club Congress Write a review
October 1 Pomona, CA The Glass House Write a review
October 2 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour Write a review
October 4 San Francisco, CA Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest Write a review
October 6 Eugene, OR W.O.W Hall Write a review
October 7 Seattle, WA Chop Suey Write a review
October 10 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater Write a review
October 11 Omaha, NE Slowdown Write a review
October 13 Minneapolis, MN Venue to be announced Write a review
October 14 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge Write a review
October 16 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club Write a review
October 17 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom Write a review
October 20 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s Write a review
October 21 Washington D.C Rock and Roll Hotel Write a review
October 23 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge Write a review
October 24 Atlanta, GA The Earl Write a review
October 25 Birmingham, AL WorkPlay Theater Write a review
October 27 Orlando, FL The Social Write a review
October 28 Ybor City, FL Crowbar Write a review
October 29 Tallahassee, FL Club Downunder Write a review
November 2 Austin, TX Antone’s Write a review
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Aug 06
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David Byrne will launch a lengthy tour in support of his upcoming release Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. Every That Happens, a collaboration with Brian Eno, is set for a August 18 debut.
David Byrne tour
September 16 Bethlehem, PA Zoellner Arts Center Write a review
September 17 Baltimore, MD Lyric Write a review
September 18 Newport News, VA Ferguson Center for the Arts Write a review
September 20 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater Write a review
September 21 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Write a review
September 22 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium Write a review
September 23 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre Write a review
September 25 Austin, TX Paramount Write a review
September 26 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Festival Write a review
September 28 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium Write a review
September 30 Phoenix, AZ Orpheum Write a review
October 2 San Diego, CA Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay Write a review
October 3 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre Write a review
October 4 Santa Barbara, CA Arlington Theater Write a review
October 6 San Francisco, CA Davies Symphony Hall Write a review
October 8 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center For the Arts Write a review
October 9 Saratoga, CA Mountain Winery Write a review
October 11 Park City, UT Eccles Center for the Performing Arts Write a review
October 12 Denver, CO Buell Theater Write a review
October 14 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre Write a review
October 15 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theatre Write a review
October 17 Omaha, NE Kiewit Concert Hall Write a review
October 18 St. Louis, MO Fox Theatre Write a review
October 19 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre Write a review
October 21 Louisville, KY Louisville Palace Theater Write a review
October 23 Cleveland, OH Allen Theatre Write a review
October 24 Ann Arbor, MI Michigan Theatre Write a review
October 25 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall Write a review
October 26 Chicago, IL Chicago Opera House Write a review
October 29 Toronto, ON Massey Hall Write a review
October 30 Montreal, QC Metropolis Write a review
October 31 Boston, MA Wang Center Write a review
November 1 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Spa Resort and Casino Write a review
November 3 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theatre Write a review
November 5 Albany, NY Empire State Plaza Write a review
November 7 Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Music Hall Write a review
November 8 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre Write a review
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Aug 05
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Everlast will tour in support of his forthcoming album Love, War, and the Ghost of Whitey Ford due September 23.
Everlast Tour
August 29 Idaho Falls, ID Sandy Downs Write a review
September 6 Chicago, IL Outside Street Festival Write a review
September 12 Eugene, OR Eugene Celebration at McDonald Theatre Write a review
September 14 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Concert House Write a review
September 16 Salt Lake City, UT The Paladium Write a review
September 18 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep Write a review
September 19 Denver, CO Cervante’s Masterpeice Ballroom Write a review
September 20 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen Write a review
September 22 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe Write a review
September 24 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s Down Under Write a review
September 25 Bloomington, IN Bluebird Nightclub Write a review
September 26 Detroit, MI Magic Stick Write a review
September 27 Queen Creek, AZ 2008 KEDJ-FM “Edgefest” Write a review
September 29 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place Write a review
September 30 New York, NY HighLine Ballroom Write a review
October 2 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero Write a review
October 3 Allston, MA Harper’s Ferry Write a review
October 4 Portland, ME The Asylum Write a review
October 5 Burlington, VT Higher Ground Write a review
October 7 Towson, MD Recher Theatre Write a review
October 8 Jacksonville, NC Hooligans Write a review
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Aug 05
HarrisTour Dates
Robin Williams will launch a new comedy tour dubbed Weapons of Self-Destruction. Additional dates are expected to be confirmed.
Robin Williams Weapons of Self-Destruction tour
September 25 Minneapolis, MN Northrup Auditorium Write a review
September 26 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre Write a review
September 27 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre Write a review
September 28 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theater Write a review
October 2 West Lafayette, IN Elliot Hall of Music Write a review
October 3 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre Write a review
October 5 Columbus, OH Palace Theatre Write a review
October 10 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square Center Write a review
October 11 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre Write a review
October 12 Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry House Write a review
October 15 Greenville, SC Peace Center Write a review
October 16 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater Write a review
October 23 Baltimore, MD Lyric Opera House Write a review
October 24 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel and Casino Write a review
October 25 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel and Casino Write a review
October 26 Unc asville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena Write a review
October 29 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater Write a review
October 30 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater Write a review
October 31 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater Write a review
November 1 Wallingford, CT Chevrolet Theatre Write a review
November 11 Ottawa, ON Oakdale Theatre Write a review
November 19 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place Write a review
November 20 Montreal, QC Place Des Arts Write a review
November 21 Toronto, ON Massey Hall Write a review
November 22 Toronto, ON Massey Hall Write a review
November 24 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre Write a review
November 25 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre Write a review
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Aug 05
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Ben Folds will tour behind his next release Way to Normal due out September 30. In early December, Folds will co-headline European dates with the Counting Crows.
Ben Folds tour
September 24 Washington, DC Dar Constitution Hall Write a review
September 26 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre Write a review
September 30 New York, NY Terminal 5 Write a review
October 1 New York, NY Terminal 5 Write a review
October 3 Fort Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre w/Ft. Wayne Philharmonic Write a review
October 4 Louisville, KY Kentucky Center w/Louisville Orchestra Write a review
October 9 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit Write a review
October 10 Chicago, IL Congress Theater Write a review
October 16 St Louis, MO The Pageant Write a review
October 17 Maplewood, MN Myth Write a review
October 22 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater Write a review
October 23 Dallas, TX The Palladium Ballroom Write a review
October 24 Houston, TX Warehouse Live Write a review
October 25 Austin, TX Stubb’s BBQ Write a review
November 13 San Francisco, CA The Warfield Write a review
November 14 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern Write a review
with Counting Crows
November 21 The Haugue, Netherlands Schouwburg Write a review
November 26 Dublin, Ireland Vicar Street Write a review
November 27 Dublin, Ireland Vicar Street Write a review
November 30 London, England Shepherds Bush Empire Write a review
December 2 Newcastle, UK Newcastle Arena Write a review
December 4 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena Write a review
December 5 Wembley, UK Wembley Arena Write a review
December 7 Manchester, UK Manchester Arena Write a review
December 8 Cardiff, UK Cardiff Arena Write a review
December 10 Bournemouth, UK Bournemouth Arena Write a review
December 11 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre Write a review
December 13 Birmingham, UK Birmingham Arena Write a review
December 14 Sheffield, UK Sheffield Arena Write a review
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Aug 05
HarrisTour Dates
The first Rock Band Live Tour will feature co-headlining duties shared between Panic at the Disco and Dashboard Confessional. Plain White T’s and the Cab are tapped as openers.
Rock Band Live Tour
October 5 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena Write a review
October 8 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena Write a review
October 9 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock Outdoors Write a review
October 10 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Write a review
October 11 San Jose, CA San Jose Events Center Write a review
October 12 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena Write a review
October 14 Everett, WA Everett Event Center Write a review
October 16 West Valley City, UT The E Center Write a review
October 17 Broomfield, CO Broomfield Events Center Write a review
October 18 Lincoln, NE Pershing Center Write a review
October 19 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Write a review
October 21 Minneapolis, MN Target Center Write a review
October 22 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena Write a review
October 23 Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University Write a review
October 24 Toronto, Ontario Arrow Hall Write a review
October 28 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard Write a review
October 29 Lowell, MA Tsongas Arena Write a review
October 31 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center Write a review
November 1 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum Write a review
November 2 Newark, NJ Prudential Center Write a review
November 4 Duluth, GA Gwinnett Center Write a review
November 6 Tampa, FL USF Sundome Write a review
November 7 Coral Gables, FL BankUnited Center Write a review
November 8 Gainesville, FL O’Connell Center Write a review
November 9 Orlando, FL UCF Arena Write a review
November 11 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center Write a review
November 12 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre Write a review
November 13 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center Write a review
November 14 Houston, TX Reliant Arena Write a review
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Aug 04
HarrisTour Dates
Against Me! will tour in support of its latest release New Wave
Against Me! tour
September 27 Fort Worth, TX Ridglea Theatre Write a review
September 28 Austin, TX Austin City Limits Write a review
September 30 Birmingham, AL Workplay Theatre Write a review
October 1 Atlanta, GA Masquerade Write a review
October 2 Hilton Head, SC Shoreline Theatre Write a review
October 3 Tampa, FL Jannus Landing Write a review
October 4 Orlando, FL House of Blues Write a review
October 5 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds Write a review
October 7 Greensboro, NC Greene Street Club Write a review
October 8 Washington, DC Black Cat Write a review
October 8 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre Write a review
October 9 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo Write a review
October 10 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom Write a review
October 11 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom Write a review
October 14 Calgary, Alberta MacEwan Hall Write a review
October 15 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Event Centre Write a review
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Aug 03
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Deefhoof will headline a U.S. club tour in support of its fall release Offend Maggie, due in stores October 7.
Deefhoof tour
October 3 Los Angeles, CA Avalon Write a review
October 4 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall Write a review
October 6 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom Write a review
October 7 Seattle, WA Neumo’s Write a review
October 9 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge Write a review
October 11 Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre Write a review
October 13 Omaha, NE The Slowdown Write a review
October 14 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue Write a review
October 15 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Write a review
October 16 Bloomington, IN Buskirk Chumley Theater Write a review
October 17 Chicago, IL Cabaret Metro Write a review
October 18 Pontiac, MI Crofoot Ballroom Write a review
October 21 New York, NY Spiegeltent Write a review
October 22 New York, NY Irving Plaza Write a review
October 23 Cambridge, MA Middle East Write a review
October 24 Northampton, MA Pearl Street Write a review
October 25 Philadelphia, PA Starlight Ballroom Write a review
October 26 Washington, DC 9:30 Club Write a review
October 28 Carrboro, NC The Cat’s Cradle Write a review
October 29 Asheville, NC Grey Eagle Write a review
October 30 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge Write a review
October 31 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club Write a review
November 1 Orlando, FL The Social Write a review
November 2 Tampa, FL Crowbar Write a review
November 5 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues Write a review
November 6 Houston, TX Numbers Write a review
November 7 Dallas, TX Granada Write a review
November 8 Austin, TX Fun Fun Fun Fest Write a review
November 10 El Paso, TX Club 101 Write a review
November 12 Tucson, AZ Club Congress Write a review
November 13 Tempe, AZ The Clubhouse Write a review
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Aug 02
AndrewPop, Rock and Roll
Maroon 5 played practically their entire second album in a short, 75 minute set headlining at Comcast Center. A few songs from their first album found their way as well including the main set closer She Will Be Loved and their very last song, Sweetest Goodbye. They are one of those bands that you don’t realize how many songs you know until you see them live and recognize just about everything they play.
It was gloriously campy for a rock band. Adam Levine scorched the stage but then pranced back and forth like Oberon and spent a lot of time shaking his money maker for the crowd. Mickey Madden was wearing a dress. James Valentine looked like he just rolled out of bed and Jesse Carmichael looked like he was going to the prom. Of course, the crowd loved it. The songs stayed faithful to their studio versions, except for a slightly more mournful Won’t Go Home Without You. From If I Never See Your Face Again (alas without Rihanna’s vocals) to Wake Up Call , the audience was crazed for every song. You would think it was a crowd of 13-year-old girls instead of middle-aged housewives dragging along their husbands. The Sun, Harder to Breathe, Little of Your Time, it was as close to a hit parade as you can get with only two albums of material to draw from.
Sure, the songs blended a little too well together giving the set a bit of a continuous remix feel. And it’s hard to believe that Adam Levine sounds like Chris Tucker all the time. His take on Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game was in the wrong register for his voice. But maybe I’m just nitpicking needlessly. As entertainers, Maroon 5 was technically flawless. What more can you ask for from a pop band?
Maroon 5 setlist
This Love
If I Never See Your Face Again
Makes Me Wonder
Tangled
The Sun
Won’t Go Home Without You
Kiwi
Shiver
Wake Up Call
Little of Your Time
Sunday Morning
Wicked Game/She Will Be Loved
Encore
Harder to Breathe
Sweetest Goodbye
Aug 02
AndrewAlternative Rock
Counting Crows failed to impress on this outing, fronting for Maroon 5. Seeing them in the same spot six years ago (co-headlining but really opening for John Mayer) Counting Crows blew me away. This time around, it all seemed very familiar: the short set, the pretty boy headliner. They opened with a long, elegiac version of Rain King, which included bits of Mr. Jones, that set the tone for the rest of the show. A bit slow, poorly paced (mostly due to being compressed into 75 minutes), but with some substantial jams coming out of nowhere. Adam Duritz, his voice in fine form, nonetheless seemed to have forgotten the melody to his own songs. He sang the right words, but they seemed wholly disconnected from the music playing around him. Never was this more apparent than during Mr. Jones. The audience wanted to sing along but the tune was virtually unrecognizable.
Right around the time they were picking up steam, after Insignificant and Mr. Jones, the Counting Crows launched into two slower tracks When I Dream Of Michelangelo and Children in Bloom . The breaks were on, even though Children in Bloom ended in a searing jam, the rest of the set lost a crowd who were there for Maroon 5. Still, between extended versions of Ghost Train and A Murder of One was a stellar, albeit brief, run through Hanging Tree where the band clicked and it was magic.
Counting Crows have always been an expert jam band, all their collective talents were on display tonight. But for whatever reason (or the obvious one), it never clicked with the crowd. The encore of A Long December brought a cheer from the crowd, but the song itself was quickly forgotten. The best part of their encore was a long plea to the crowd to get out and vote in November, which Duritz said was the ultimate symbol of patriotism. His passionate remarks hit the mark. The rest of the encore, sadly, fell on deaf ears.
One thing worth nothing: the Counting Crows put together an amazing background. Their set was dolled up like the side of a building (think the stage of Saturday Night Live) with a clock tower, windows and steps. Each window as a screen, along with a larger screen below and there were streetlamps along the side of stage. It was like a concert on a city corner; it was that authentic. The lighting and visual imagery were some of the most thoughtful and poetic I have ever seen at a rock concert.
Counting Crows Setlist
Lean on Me intro
Rain King
Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby
Insignificant
Mr. Jones
When I Dream Of Michelangelo
Children in Bloom
Los Angeles
Ghost Train
Hanging Tree
A Murder of One
Encore
A Long December
Community Outreach
Walkaways
California Dreamin’ outro
Aug 02
AndrewPop, Singer/Songwriter
We only caught the last two songs of her set, a Beatles cover and one of her own, due to hitting traffic on 95 near Gillette Stadium, where Bruce Springsteen was playing tonight. Not much to comment except her performance seemed artful.
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