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TWIST AND SHOUT: CONTORTIONISTS AND MUSICIANS HIJACK THE MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS
Rock act Doom Lover are hosting a vaudeville show full of musicians, comedians, poets, and, yes, contortionists.
WHAT’S IN A NAME: ROCK VETERANS WIRE TALK SELF-TITLED EXPECTATIONS
English rock veterans Wire talk what’s in an album title and the evolution of their songwriting approach before playing The Sinclair.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? ROSHAMBO
DAY THREE: PIXIES MAKE BOSTON CALLING PROUD
Boston Calling Spring 2015 wrapped up with a Pixies' homecoming return that made Boston rightfully proud.
MAIN COURSE: MY MORNING JACKET SHARE LOCAL STORIES BEFORE HEADLINING BOSTON CALLING
My Morning Jacket drummer Patrick Hallahan sits down to chat about the band's early shows in Boston, the Avalon (RIP), and asks us for foodie homework.
FOTOBOM: FAITH NO MORE + LE BUTCHERETTES @ THE ORPHEUM, 5/11
Rock act Faith No More took over The Orpheum with floral bouquets and all-white bite.
CASE CLOSED: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RUMBLE WRAPS IT UP WITH ZIP-TIE HANDCUFFS
Boston’s annual Rock ’n’ Roll Rumble has been going strong since 1979, but this year shook things up. The 2015 edition saw TT The Bear’s Place open its doors for eight nights to host ...
LOUD AND CLEAR: TORO Y MOI REINVENTS HIMSELF, AGAIN
“This is totally where I want to be, but I don’t know where it is going to go.”
RUN FOR COVER: THE ZOMBIES VS. DINOSAUR JR.: “WHENEVER YOU’RE READY”
This is what the '60s could have sounded like if The Zombies tripled up on the guitar amps.