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Issue 14.27

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DIG THIS: FOXES @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

Posted on July 10, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Right, a “unique” sound, if “unique” is “several different sounds, tossed into a bag like a bunch of sonic cats, then dropped into the sub-Saharan via helicopter, Bear Grylls-style.” Continue reading →

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MATISYAHU @ HOUSE OF BLUES

Posted on July 10, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Things to lookout for: the beard’s gone, ditto on the yarmulka, and his hair’s blonde now. Continue reading →

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LYLE BREWER @ Q DIVISION STUDIOS

Posted on July 10, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Q Division Studios, a.k.a. Slimy Dino’s Antiquated Shrimp Bar and Strip Joint. Continue reading →

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DIG THIS: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE @ COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE

Posted on July 9, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel. Continue reading →

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ELI WHITNEY HOUSTON AND THE COTTON GIN AND TONICS @ MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS

Posted on July 9, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Semi-obscure historical references, recently-deceased celebs, booze … *sigh* Continue reading →

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DIG THIS: UHH YEAH DUDE @ THE PARADISE

Posted on July 7, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Yes, expect music plus chuckles. No, don’t expect to be eating a Reuben on the can. Continue reading →

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REVIEW: SAVAGES

Posted on July 6, 2012 by MONICA CASTILLO

Or “Why Blake Lively Should Avoid Speaking Pretty Much Ever.” Continue reading →

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DAN LE SAC: SPACE BETWEEN THE WORDS

Posted on July 6, 2012 by AMELIA MASON

Ever the gentleman, he shifts deftly in deference to his collaborators’ voices, and the results can be ever cutting. Continue reading →

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DIG THIS: SOCIAL STUDIES @ GOOD LIFE + ICA FIRST FRIDAYS PRE-PARTY

Posted on July 6, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Do folks like DJ Spun, Brendan Wesley and Alfredo think we need to be taught ’bout proper party tunes? Continue reading →

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Experience

BSO OPENING NIGHT @ TANGLEWOOD

Posted on July 6, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Beethoven followed by fireworks, the way Beethoven should always be followed. Continue reading →

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T: AN MBTA MUSICAL @ OBERON

Posted on July 6, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Three area twenty-somethings with lives “derailed” (heh it’s even funnier when it’s in no way based on a real budget crisis) by the city’s public transportation. Continue reading →