Kreator with Voivod, Nachtmystium and Evile - The Palladium (Worcester, MA) - Friday, March 5. 2010 by Tim Bugbee

Can old school thrash metal bands still bring it? As long as they mix it up and keep you on your toes they can.

Damon and Naomi (and Kurihara) with Sharon Van Etten - The Brattle Theater, Cambridge MA, Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Tim Bugbee

A special evening of film, discussion, and most of all, heart-felt music

Mission of Burma with Bunnies - The Paradise, Boston - Saturday, January 16, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Burma plays the second of two nights to the hometown fans, featuring newer and older songs. Ears are left hanging and bleeding.

Tim Bugbee’s Top Ten — January 3 by Tim Bugbee

Top 10 records of 2009

Honorable Mention, in order from 11-30: Neko Case, Natural Snow Buildings, Oneida, Dinosaur Jr, Baroness, Espers, Papercuts, Teeth of the Sea, James Blackshaw, Black Math Horseman, Omar Souleyman, Kylesa, The Fresh & Onlys, Sonic Youth, Wolves in the Throne Room, Wilco, Magnolia Electric Co, Harvestman, Lord Cut-Glass, Pissed Jeans

Holly Golightly and the Broke-offs with Wrong Reasons - The Middle East, Cambridge MA (Wednesday, December 9, 2009) by Tim Bugbee

Holly Golightly treads the lo-fi/no-fi line and delivers a raucous, lively set with counterpart Lawyer Dave.

Jack Rose, 1971-2009 by Tim Bugbee

Jack, you left this world far too early.

The Outlaws - Showcase Live (Foxborough, MA) - Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Stars ‘n’ Bars weren’t waving in the crowd, but the spirit of the deep south as defined by three blazing guitars was on full display.

The Jesus Lizard with Animal Hospital - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Saturday, November 14, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

For one night, it was like 1991 all over again. The Jesus Lizard stalk the stage like no other.

Neko Case with Calexico - Wilbur Theatre (Boston, MA) - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Neko Case and her big voice fills the airy Wilbur Theatre quite easily while a stripped down Calexico breezes through their songs.

The Mary Onettes - TT the Bears (Cambridge, MA) - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Naked Raygun with Shot Baker - Middle East downstairs (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Punk rock Chicago-style never disappoints. When the pioneers come to town, take heed and join in the mosh pit.

Tim Bugbee’s Top Ten — September 20 by Tim Bugbee

Top 10 sonic experiences at ATP/NY 2009

Joe Pernice with The Walsh Brothers - The Brattle Theater (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Songwriter Joe Pernice puts down the guitar and picks up a pen to write his first novel. And not surprisingly, a recording comes out of the effort too.

Mark Burgess - Hennessey's (Boston, MA) - July 21, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

A Chameleon makes a surprise appearance in Boston and delivers an incredible night of passionate music.

The Datsuns with Future of the Left and Turbo Fruits - TT The Bears (Cambridge, MA) - Friday, July 17, 2009 by Tim Bugbee

Australian and Welsh guitar power collide and create energy.