Lush harmonies, a propulsive rhythm section, and a slight Roger McGuinn fixation remain as key ingredients, as was the presence of several 12 string guitars on stage throughout the night.
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FOTOBOM: ARTS ON OUR AVENUES @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
Making a push for public arts in Allston Village
FOTOBOM: BUSH AT HOUSE OF BLUES
Libidos went wild as Bush's lead man Gavin Rossdale hopped off the stage to serenade lascivious ears with "Little Things" from their classic Sixteen Stone effort.
FOTOBOM: SLEATER-KINNEY RETURN TO TAKE NAMES, KICK ASS
Enjoy it while it lasts.
FOTOBOMB: HELMET BRINGS IT TO BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
The pillars of Helmet's songs are held up by the bludgeoning riffs of Dan Beeman and the smeared, chromatic fret wanderings of leader Page Hamilton, the sole survivor of the original lineup and band founder.
CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD @PARADISE ROCK CLUB 2-13-15
Fronted by Chris Robinson, one-half of the Black Crowes' founding (and constantly feuding) brothers, the CRB worked two full sets which opened their first show of a two-show run.
FOTOBOM: CHERUB AT THE PARADISE 1.31.15
REVIEW: MARILYN MANSON AT HOUSE OF BLUES
As Marilyn Manson took the stage last night, he owned it like a dictator of death. Twiggy Ramirez thumped at his brooding bass with sludgy riffs to anchor the band’s sound. Shit got goth.
REVIEW: BIG K.R.I.T AND MICHAEL CHRISTMAS AT THE SINCLAIR’S CONVERSE RUBBER TRACKS SHOW
If Big K.R.I.T. is the "King of the South," as announced in his first song at The Sinclair last week to a beyond-adoring audience, then Michael Christmas can claim to be the Crown Prince of Boston.
MANIC METAL: DISPATCH FROM THE MAYHEM/WATAIN SHOW AT ROYALE
Hailing from Sweden Watain is well-known for their satanic beliefs and rather pungent smell.