This was a fantastic show. It was so much fun, with the exception of the large, sweaty, drugged-out dude dancing next to me.

I'm not sure how I should do it, but I definitely want to propose to the cute keyboardist. Hubba hubba.

Fri 11 May – Neon Indian, Lemonade, Silent Diane

Sun 20 Nov – M83, Active Child

Where to begin…

First let's talk value. What can I do with eighteen dollars these days? Eighteen dollars would almost pay for a parking garage downtown. Eighteen dollars could buy a pint for myself and a friend. Or, I could invest that eighteen dollars in a ticket to see M83 at the House of Blues, directly adjacent to Fenway Park, in Boston, Massachusetts. Eighteen dollars to see one of the premier electonica/indie acts at the height of their career, performing in the largest venue of their career, which also happens to have one…

Mon 9 Aug – Memoryhouse, Twin Sister, AVOXBLUE

When you go to a show in a dive bar (eh hem… Great Scott), typically the stage is quite minimalistic, which usually means that there is no back stage either - there is no place for the upcoming acts to hide before their show begins. At a venue of this caliber, it can be a fun game to try and guess the people you suspect are will be part of the next performance. I tried and failed, as Memoryhouse was sitting right next to me for the entirety of the night with…

Wed 28 Oct – MSTRKRFT
I was pretty blown away by the caliber of this event. A sold out show on a Wednesday night means you better not need to get to bed early because this show is rocking all night long. Amateurs need not apply.

Props to the Fox Theatre for upgrading their lights and sound equipment. It was a much needed improvement from the hovel-like atmosphere that the theatre used to embrace.

I was impressed by both openers, DJ Rootz, and DJ B-Times, but I'd like to make a special note about DJ Rootz act. I must say,…

Fri 28 Aug – Eyedea & Abilities

Overall, Eyedea & Abilities at the Marquis theatre was a fun experience. If you've never been to the Marquis, it is an interesting venue. Relatively small compared to most, and reminiscent of a large dive bar, there is a pizza place inside, directly adjacent to the bar. Interesting, for sure. The stage was a bit crammed, the lighting was sub-par, and the mens bathroom was downright elegant. A fellow patron stated that Eyedea should do his flow from one of the stalls because the bathroom really put the rest of the venue to…

Thu 6 Aug – The Bloody Beetroots, Simian Mobile Disco

It is very difficult to find the words that are expressive enough to describe the energy in this show. I went to see Simian Mobile Disco, of whom I am a longtime fan. I thought it was strange that The Bloody Beetroots were headlining - I usually consider myself to be pretty 'with it' in terms of the electronica scene, and I had not even heard of them before. Simply put, The Bloody Beatroots beat me down with insane basslines, completely knocked my socks off, and forever gained me as…

Tue 14 Jul – Death Cab for Cutie, Andrew Bird, Ra Ra Riot

Death Cab for Cutie is a band that, up until last night, was one of the few bands that I still had yet to see live in person. I am happy to report that their show did not disappoint. A warm summer night at Red Rocks is hard to beat by itself; fortunately Death Cab for Cutie only added to the experience. The sound was phenomenal, and they played all my favorite songs. The light show was a little underwhelming, but the energy in Ben Gibbard's dance…

Wed 22 Apr – Junior Boys w/ Max Tundra
Junior Boys rocked the house. It was unfortunate that Franz Ferdinand was playing opposite at the Ogden…. I had a few friends choose that show over Junior Boys, but for me, rockin' to Junior Boys just can't be beat. The final song of the encore, "Under The Sun," was f-in incredible.
Oh, Max Tundra - I hate to say it bud, but you were possibly the worst opener I have seen in years.