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Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Despite all the previous 11 acts that day starting on time, Lil' Wayne decided to buck the trend and make his fans wait for his performance genius. Thirty minutes after he was supposed to take the stage, members of his entourage began milling about, taking pictures of the crowd. After ...
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
I lived in Cleveland during the halcyon days following the release of Ohio's own Black Keys' critically acclaimed album, The Big Come Up. There was a feeling in the air that the post-punk/garage rock revival might have some legs and the 'Keys were releasing album after incredible album at an ...
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Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, Carl Grubbs (saxophones, far left) and Lafayette Gilchrist (piano, left) explore oral tradition in jazz, live at An Die Musik.------------Carl Grubbs comes from the John Coltrane school of bebop saxophone. By that I mean that he literally studied under Coltrane. ...
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008
I remember thinking, "There are way too many instruments on this stage right now. They must be hiding something; no talent, bad musicianship... it only remains to be seen." I have never been more wrong in my life. White Rabbits has a huge sound, carefully crafted and under control. I ...
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The Bug: London Zoo
13th Floor Elevators: Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (Vinyl Mono LP only)
Arbouretum/Pontiak: Kale (Vinyl LP only)
Small Sur: We Live in Houses Made of Wood
Abe Vigoda: Skeleton
Imperial China: Methods: EP