The story of Caspian has unfolded on the streets of Beverly, Massachusetts and it is here they are throwing an anniversary show with songs placed in chronological order. Touring the places that have shaped Caspian, their three guitarists Philip Jamieson, Erin Burke-Moran, and Jonny Ashburn offered tempered nostalgia and how it inspires them to aim for another decade together.
Performing Arts
WATCH THIS: NEW VIDEOS FROM AKROBATIK, WILL DAILEY, DUTCH REBELLE + HALSTON
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THE MONSIEURS: HOW ANDY MACBAIN GOT HIS GROOVE BACK
Macbain’s voice has returned to the familiar distorted roar, and he’s come to life.
IN “TRACES,” GRAVITY-DEFYING PERFORMERS ARE PEOPLE, TOO
Five minutes into “Traces,” the man to my left shouted, “Shit!”
TAPEHEADS: FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO BOSTON
Among FFF’s most newsworthy finds was “Carnival in Rio,” a TV special starring the future Governator as he made a spectacular ass of himself in Brazil without the slightest awareness.
CREATUROS: POPSICLE
In July, CreaturOs dropped their ode to psychedelic summer bliss, "Short Shorts." That was just a preview of what they have in store on Popsicle; just as the weather begins turning from cold to f-ing freezing, a last potent dose of fuzz guitars and tambourine slaps before hibernation sets in.
FOTOBOM: FLEETWOOD MAC AT TD GARDEN
Christie McVie re-joins Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham as Fleetwood Mac plays in their most well-known lineup after a 15 year hiatus.
LIFE ON THE LEFT BANK: DON’T BET ON IT
Yes, the Planning Board voted to move forward with the Sullivan Courthouse redevelopment … But will it ever really happen? Read about the Planning Board’s decision here.
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REVIEW + FOTOBOM: GARDENS & VILLA AT THE SINCLAIR
It seems blog hype doesn't always lead to a rise and fall. If the cards are played right, the only direction you can go is up. Gardens & Villa are talented enough to follow that route.
RUN FOR COVER: SMOKEY ROBINSON VS. POND: “TEARS OF A CLOWN”
Covering Motown staples can be a tricky thing: there's so much foundation, so much charm, and so little room for improvement. Pond acknowledged that and sat down to play their own loose, fun version.