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The Kooks - EMI Rooftop/Terminal 5 (New York) - Wednesday, June 11, 2008
15 June 2008On Wednesday, June 11, I had a Kooks-filled day with two Kooks shows.
British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music? (Rough Trade)
12 February 2008The fact that their evolution over three albums and various EPs has avoided repetition will be mourned by some who want only the familiar, but refreshingly enables them from becoming outdated.
The British Are Coming!
5 February 2008I’m back! And I’ve returned with some up and coming bands—from both sides of the Pond!
The Dears with The Annuals - Theater of the Living Arts - Wednesday, January 17, 2007
22 January 2007I was disappointed, but I nevertheless await their next appearance in town as I hope the choice of venue and atmosphere is better-suited for them.
Evan Dando with The Dears - World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA) - Friday, September 29, 2006
19 October 2006Although they were technically the openers, THE DEARS were the real stars of this free lunch-time show that was broadcast live on WXPN.
Starsailor - Irving Plaza (New York) - Monday, September 11, 2006
18 September 2006This was a completely different experience but it was still the same great band.
Interview: Editors [Part IV: Band Origins]
5 September 2006MICK LEWIS: I heard a little bit of a U2 sound on “Bullets.” Is that an influence?
TOM SMITH: Not really an influence, but we’re not scared to make big music. We’re not scared of big choruses or melody. People have mentioned U2 a bit.
The Long Blondes - Transit (Philadelphia, PA) - Saturday, July 29, 2006
12 August 2006They opened with the great B-side “Lust in the Movies” and ran through all of their singles in a short, thirty-minute set.
The Futureheads - First Unitarian Church (Philadelphia, PA) - Tuesday, July 25, 2006
27 July 2006Out of the 70 concerts I’ve been to this year, this was hands-down the best one yet.
The Rakes with The Adored and Every Move a Picture - Bowery Ballroom (New York) - Wednesday, July 5, 2006
10 July 2006Yet another excellent night at Bowery from three impressive bands.
Jack Rabid’s Top 10
Week of August 17
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Billy Bragg – Mr. Love & Justice (Anti)
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Bad Religion – New Maps of Hell (deluxe edition) (Epitaph)
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Ray Davies – Working Man’s Cafe (New West)
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Ron Sexsmith – Exit Strategy of the Soul (Yep Roc)
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Billie Holiday – Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs (Columbia/Legacy/SonyBMG)
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Everest – Ghost Notes (Vapor)
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Rob Dickinson – Fresh Wine for the Horses (double CD) (Fontana/UNI)
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Secret Shine – All of the Stars (Clairecords/Tonevendor)
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The Effigies – Reside (Criminal IQ)
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For Against – Shade Side, Sunny Side (Words on Music)