I couldn’t pick just one show for this week’s Show of the Week, so I went out on a rebellious limb and picked two! Right off the top before we get to those shows, you should know that Stephen Stills at the Kent Stage on Friday night is completely sold out (EDIT: Good news – […]
Month: February 2010
New live album on the way from Jackson Browne & David Lindley
You’ll either wince or smile at the words “new live album” and “Jackson Browne” in the same sentence. For me personally, I’m happy that Jackson is starting to dig around in the vaults with some of his recent releases. During an interview last week on Nicole Sandler’s Radio or Not program, Browne revealed the news […]
“Hey, it’s Ken Block!”
I’m so terribly delayed at keeping up with my TRBX posts. So bad, there’s already a new logo and site up for Rock Boat Eleven. For shame. I’ll blame my cat. In keeping the spirit of “Things That Mel are INCREDIBLY bad with,” I cannot retain the names of singular band members. I know I […]
Speaking of The Coliseum…
Without question, The Coliseum at Richfield was one of my favorite concert venues growing up. When it was announced that it would close, to be replaced by Gund Arena, I was very unhappy (to put it mildly). To close down a legendary venue that was barely 20 years old, and call it outdated, it was […]
Crossroads: Sold Out!
I officially have my tickets for Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010! Tickets quickly sold out within minutes after they went on sale Saturday morning at 10am Central. As I hoped, I was able to get general admission field tickets for the show. When the ticket purchase page went live, I was ready to go and after […]
Waxing Nostalgic & something to enjoy with your morning coffee.
Remember when MTV not only played MUSIC VIDEOS but there were two crazy VJs named Julie Brown running around set? Wubba Wubba Wubba. Last night at Edison’s Pub in Tremont, “The Homecoming Queen’s Gotta Gun” by the redheaded, wackier Julie Brown played at closing time. Of course, I was the only person who actually remembered […]
Good Listening: It’s a Bleedin’ Board for Bon
Greetings music lovers! It’s time for another trip to the Stereo Dictator’s massive musical archives in search of a show of sonic and social significance to the rock and roll community. Today’s installment is in memory of a true rock and roll legend, Ronald Belford Scott, better known as the Problem Child himself, Bon Scott. […]
The Church celebrates 30 years with special acoustic show at The Winchester
Our friends at The Winchester added mucho amounts of sunshine to our day with the announcement that they’ve booked the church for a special 30th anniversary acoustic gig on Saturday, April 17th! the church “An Intimate Space” 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour 2010 After three decades together, the church return to North America for a special […]
Setlist: Clapton/Beck At the O2
Warning: As the title suggests, setlist spoilers are ahead. If you’re attending any of this week’s shows, you might want to move on from this post. Or, if you’d like a possible preview of what you can expect, this post is for you. I won’t be in attendance unfortunately, but after seeing the following setlist […]
R.I.P.: Doug Fieger of The Knack
Sad news: Doug Fieger, founding member/vocalist for The Knack, passed away over the weekend after a six year battle with cancer. I never saw The Knack personally, but every time I think of the band, inevitably my mind drifts to the following moment in Reality Bites (this would be a good time for a small […]