concerts
Live Review: Faye Webster/Upchuck – Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA 21.10.2023
When Courtney Barnett hand-picked artists that she admires for her traveling “Here And There” festival Faye Webster was on the list. Last summer she took the stage between Lucy Dacus, Bartees Strange, The Beths and Barnett herself. At that time, Faye was touring to support her 2021 album I Know I’m Funny Haha, along with two …
Live Review: The Alarm “The Gathering USA” – Gramercy Theater, New York, NY 24.06.2023
Even as an avid concert goer, this was the first time I had attended a musical event quite like this. The Alarm coming to NYC this past weekend was not just a sold-out concert, it was a four-day event with fans coming together from multiple countries in celebration of Mike Peters & The Alarm. To …
Live Review: Aimee Mann/Jonathan Coulton – Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY 21.06.2023
Sometimes, you lose track of how many times you’ve seen certain artists. My memories of Aimee Mann shows span decades and venues across New York from Joe’s Pub (with Michael Penn), Music Hall of Williamsburg (with Ted Leo), Town Hall, Webster Hall, City Winery, Tarrytown Music Hall and others. Then, the numerous Christmas shows with …
Live Review: The New Pornographers/Wild Pink – Wall Street Theater, Norwalk, CT 14.05.2023
Sunday night’s performance marked 20 years “and a few days” since the release of The New Pornographers’ second album Electric Version. A gentle reminder that it’s been over two decades since this indie supergroup led by Carl (AC) Newman first came into being and still continues to evolve. I recently listened to a Sirius XMU interview …
Live Review: Muna/Nova Twins – The Met, Philadelphia, PA 5.5.2023
After a false start with a major label, indie goddess Phoebe Bridgers swept up Muna for the roster of her Saddest Factory Records. The band has embraced an upward trajectory with the help of some friends (Harry Styles, Lorde, The 1975 – just to name a few) and a loyal, adoring fan base. They are currently …