I’ve always been hesitant to review live shows. Although I might thoroughly recommend a band based on one excellent performance, it’s entirely possible that someone heeding my advice and attending a show elsewhere might have an entirely different experience. Nevertheless, I had the opportunity last weekend to attend a performance by Man Man at The […]

Pitchfork ran a story today about the possible return of Jeff Mangum. It’s not absolutely confirmed or anything, but they seem rather confident about it, which makes it worth mentioning. It basically says that Mangum and pals have been working on new material that may or may not be new Neutral Milk Hotel stuff. I’m […]

Well I’ve been trying to stay away from basic news lately, but this is pretty big. Indie rockers Sleater-Kinney announced today via the their website that the band is calling it quits:
After eleven years as a band, Sleater-Kinney have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The upcoming summer shows will be our last. As of […]

And this would be the reason I’m in Baton Rouge. Man Man brings their Avant Garde klezmer rock amalgamation to the red stick tonight and I finally get to see them. I’m quite excited.
If you’re in the area, or can make it to the area, this is definitely something to see. As you can […]

Although we’re a music blog, I feel it pertinent to occasionallly delve into the world of comedy. Todd Barry will perform tonight in NOLA as part of his “Cities I’ve Never Performed in Tour.” I very much wish I could catch this show, but I’m in Baton Rouge.
Barry is something of an alt-comic whose subject […]

Back in 1987 Taylor Hackford filmed a documentary on rock ‘n’ roll icon Chuck Berry. The film features commentary from Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and about 1000 other notables. The film was aptly titled Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll.
One Eyed Jacks played host last night to a special event. Rio Hackford is […]

Robbie Lee’s bio on I & Ear records begins with this proclamation, “I play everything on this record from the bells to the bass clarinet. The guitars are just the obvious part.” Though this crowing may come across as overly unabashed to many, Mr. Lee is not the first musician to “play everything” and […]

Danielson’s latest album, Ships, comes to us more than 10 years after Daniel Smith created the group as his senior thesis in art school. Since then his musical voyage has sailed through many monikers (Tri-Danielson, Br. Danielson, and Danielson Famile) and many albums, six to be exact. Over the years and at port […]

About a month ago I took a position assisting with booking at a local music venue. It’s provided me with an interesting look into a side of the music industry that remains exceedingly old fashioned. I’ve been exploring possibilities for the last several weeks as to how to best integrate my position there with my […]

Jack White and Brendan Benson have announced a slew of new dates for their Raconteurs act.
I really dig their material and wish they would make it to NOLA. They sound to me as if The White Stripes would sound if they weren’t limited by a minimalistic theme. At any rate, I hope you’re amongst the […]