Alejandro Escovedo In Madison Tonight: This Wild Rocker Has A Softer Side

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Shelley Peckham

It’s no secret I’m a big fan of Alejandro Escovedo. I’ve written about Alejandro before here on this very blog. I never tire from listening to Al’s music, and his albums are always within my reach. Right now I’m listening to an advance copy of Big Station, his new record due out on June 5. [...]

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The Hives Are Back With New Vid For “Go Right Ahead”

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Shelley Peckham

Some of garage rock’s most respected sons are back!  The Hives are set to release their latest album, Lex Hives, on June 5, and its first single (“Go Right Ahead”) has just gotten the royal video treatment, featuring the band in some very dapper attire.  What do you think of the new tune?  What other [...]

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Into The Great Outdoors With Great Lake Swimmers

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Shelley Peckham

Great Lake Swimmers are a band at home in the wild. Listening to them, you get the feeling that you’re in the wilderness yourself—maybe in an old, creaky boat surrounded by gray water. You’re in no particular hurry. You just let the waves push you where they want you to go, comfortable just letting them [...]

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Lambchop’s Latest Album Pays Tribute To Dear Friend, Vic Chesnutt

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Shelley Peckham

Lambchop‘s recent release, Mr. M., their 11th in nearly 20 years, is dedicated to Vic Chesnutt, who committed suicide on Christmas Day, 2009. The album is evocative of how we deal with great loss. The mundane everyday details of life percolate with moments of epiphany. Memories bubble to the surface and the weight of poignancy [...]

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Live Concert Photos: Megafaun

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Shelley Peckham

We have tons of concert photos coming your way this week!  Look for shots from the recent Ingrid Michaelson, Good Old War, and White Rabbits shows in the coming days, but first up, we have Grace Lindquist‘s lovely pics taken at the March 23 Megafaun show (with Field Report supporting) at the High Noon Saloon.  [...]

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