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Art Brut with The Spinto Band and Surfer Blood - North Star Bar (Philadelphia, PA) - Thursday, November 12, 2009
14 November 2009SURFER BLOOD, on the other hand, were a complete revelation.
Interview: Charlotte Hatherley
4 May 2009I am a massive XTC fan so it was mind blowing! I went over to his house in Swindon and we sat in his garden shed writing songs with our acoustic guitars.
Morrissey with The Courteeners - House of Blues (Boston, MA) - Sunday, March 29, 2009
30 March 2009Even Morrissey is subject to the House of Rules.
Oasis with Ryan Adams - MSG (New York, NY) - Wednesday, December 17, 2008
5 January 2009Oasis and Ryan Adams at The Garden—what more could I ask for?
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has avoided repetition will be mourned by some who want only the familiar, but refreshingly enables them from becoming outdated.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.
Jack Rabid’s Top 10
Week of February 7
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The Joy Formidable – A Balloon Called Moaning (Pure Groove U.K.)
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The Joy Formidable – First You Have to Get Mad limited edition live LP (Pure Groove U.K.)
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Rogue Wave – Permalight (Brushfire)
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Sloan – Hit & Run digital EP (Murder)
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Catherine Wheel – Ferment (Cherry Red U.K.)
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Lou Barlow – Goodnight Unknown (Merge)
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Mission of Burma – The Sound The Speed The Light (Matador)
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Visqueen – Message to Garcia (Local 638)
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For Against – Never Been (Words on Music)
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The Dimes – The King Can Drink the Harbour Dry (Pet Marmoset)