Concert Central

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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no, local band, insipid indie pop, maybe I’m being harsh but that was my initial and enduring feeling

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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

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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