Happy 311 Day 2010!
Just because you’re not in Las Vegas celebrating 311 Day with the band and thousands of its dedicated fans doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the 311 love.
Here’s to one of the most positive, uplifting bands there is….
*By Joelle, who has a 311 lyric to turn any situation sunny side up.
Gomez – Not Breaking a Sweat
Selling out the Vic in Chicago, Gomez kicked off their latest tour with a bang on Thursday. Well, a bang in a mild mannered, politely British sort of way.
The back section of the main floor was unofficially reserved for people who wanted background music to their socializing, as it was frequently difficult to even hear [...]
Spend A “White Night” with The Postelles
The Postelles are splashing on to the pop/rock scene in major ways. Fresh from finishing a February residency at the Bowery Electric, performing at Carnegie Hall’s The Who tribute concert with The Gaslight Anthem, and recording a rockin’ Buddy Holly cover for Playboy.com, The Postelles just released a new EP, White Night (out on Capitol/Astralwerks [...]
Olympics Closing Ceremony – Canada (tries to) Class it Up
Well, it finally came to an end. After months of build up and two weeks of nonstop coverage of sports that are only important once every four years, the Winter Olympics (coming to you from unexpectedly warm Vancouver) wrapped up on Sunday night, turned up the lights, cleaned up the spilled beer, and politely started [...]
Tortoise – Words are Overrated
After my pal suggested I check out the Tortoise show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, I listened to a few songs online and headed over to the newer venue, thinking I had a handle on what the band was about.
I could not have prepared for this. The frazzled employees working the door showed the wear [...]
Moth Story Slam – Burned by Desire
There’s a small sense of shame that hits me every time I have to leave the office at an hour that is considered early by my company’s standards (even though when my cabbie asked why I was there so late, my response of “playing with spreadsheets” didn’t seem sufficient). But on Tuesday, I dared to [...]
Concert Review: New Found Glory and Saves The Day 10th Anniversary Tour
I caught the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring pop punk legends New Found Glory and emo punk stars Saves The Day at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. It was a nostalgic night; I felt part of history in some weird way, and to be there surrounded by so many dedicated fans made it even more special.
Hellogoodbye [...]
PV Pup Watches You Tube
Joelle’s newest canine addition, a six month-old Cavalier King Charles/ Shih Zu mix, was on her lap while she was watching the Lostprophets video diary and had the cutest reactions, so we had to document and post! Enjoy!
* Save a life! Adopt a shelter dog. Visit www.PetFinder.com or search rescue groups for a specific [...]
Mum(ford and Sons) The Word
Celebrating the US release of their full-length album, Sign No More, Mumford and Sons performed an intimate session at Legacy Studios for Fordham University’s radio station WFUV.
Mumford and Sons took the pseudo-stage, introduced themselves, and got right into it. Within the first five seconds, I knew I was witnessing something wonderful – live, they sounded [...]
Jason Boesel (Rilo Kiley/Bright Eyes) Talks Shop
For the last 15 years, LA-based drummer Jason Boesel has been planted firmly behind the kit, keeping time for the likes of Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes, The Elected, and more recently, Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band. Boesel was inspired to pick up the guitar and write his own record after his friends raved [...]
