Soothing music for a cold winter's night
This weekend I told mother nature to stuff it and headed down for a good old local show at The Bottleneck with Capybara, It's True and Cowboy Indian Bear.
Oh My God it's Anvil
On Saturday afternoon, I was knee-deep in pink baby clothes, fancy finger food and giggling women at my baby shower. A few hours later, I had ditched the pretty dress and heels in favor of some more comfortable attire, and was knee-deep in headbangers and Heavy Metal at the Anvil show.
Just what I needed
On Sunday Lawrencians gathered to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Good music, good food, good people. There's really nothing more I could ask for from my community.
Helping Haiti with local music
If you're someone who usually goes out for a nice Sunday dinner anyway, why not spend it in a live music atmosphere to help a good cause?
My top shows of 2009
Here is a list of my favorite shows I was fortunate enough to attend in 2009. Don't worry, I hit on the crummy ones too.
How my heart grew three sizes, just in time for Christmas
Just as I finally posted a "Bah Humbug!" to my facebook status, I came across this clip, and my heart grew three sizes.
Ad Astra Arkestra
If the three-ring circus that is Ad Astra Arkestra comes and plays ANYWHERE near you, for the love of God GO TO THE SHOW.
How to make a former Lawrencian feel at home again
This weekend a friend of mine, and former Lawrence resident, came into town to visit. She wanted to relax and do some very "Lawrence things" and check out a "Lawrence show." So off we went to see The Dactyls.
2010 Grammys, you are pathetic
There is only one hilarious bright spot on the latest list of Grammy nominees.
Happy Thanksgiving, from the Muppets
I haven't been out to see any shows lately, so here's a treat from the Muppets instead.
One bad night (or two) won't keep me away
An evening with a new favorite, and why bad crowds won't keep me away from some venues.
Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers
This weekend we headed out for my last baby-free birthday. It was nice to be at a show where everyone was in such a good mood.
Using music as torture
What happens when the ones who are supposed to be protecting us initiate a direct attack on American culture.
Now before you go and get mad at Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen canceled Monday night's Kansas City performance, and quite frankly I'm a little disappointed at the reaction from the public so far.
Gogol Bordello reconnects with fans
What Gogol Bordello's been doing to show a change of heart.
Hello, Hospital Ships
Forgive me for sounding a bit sentimental, but I don't believe there could've been a better band to listen to on a cold, dead night.
Moby makes me feel young and nostalgic
There were so many great things about this show, but I think the best part was the fact that this was an older, more mature crowd, kicking it back to the old days.
Why the Girl Talk show made me feel old
How students made me feel fed up, and what a local band did to win me over.
A toe-tapping good time with Drakkar Sauna
On Sunday, local darlings Drakkar Sauna played under an open sky of migrating birds and floating cotton, serenading a crowd with tales of being raised by astronauts.
The Turnpike Music Showcase
What a musician from Topeka can bring to the Lawrence scene.
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