Guitarist and frontman Daniel Sheron stepped onto the stage, eyes sparkling, his signature walrus mustache failing to hide the beaming grin underneath. He was flanked by three equally radiant band mates, bassist Ben (Bronco) Mower, guitarist Carl Osterlof, and drummer Seth Mower. For the Mower brothers, this was a hometown show, a reunion of old … Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like going to a show in a band’s hometown. Especially if the band is Boston’s infamous Human Sexual Response, an 80’s cult favorite that hasn’t played more than a small handful of shows in the past two decades. It was a brisk Friday night, and House of Blues was packed with middle-aged … Continue reading
Hartford, CT is not known for its punk scene. The city, which bears a rough-around-the-edges feel, is home to a strong and thriving rap and hip hop scene, supplemented occasionally by country artists on their way to the bigger cities nearby. So, the people who show up to weekday punk shows in downtown Hartford are … Continue reading
Last weekend, a band by the name of ‘Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’ turned Toad’s Place, a small New Haven venue, into an energetic, groovy dance party. Originally from Maryland, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – we’ll call them Pigeons for short – is a four-piece funk band that hails from the likes of Phish. Their music … Continue reading
Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, and about the same size as my bedroom, Radio Bean is the smallest venue I have ever been to. Officially dubbed a coffeehouse, the 3-foot by 3-foot stage shares floor space with a small bar and several mismatched sets of tables and chairs. It’s dimly lit by the … Continue reading
A day before Green Day’s newest album, Revolution Radio, was set to come out, I was handed the opportunity of a lifetime. An acquaintance of mine, Steve, had found out about an exclusive album release party for Green Day’s album, which was set to take place at a record store in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets … Continue reading
It’s not easy to have a killer show on a Monday night. Especially in a small town like Burlington. I’ve been to a few weeknight shows in my day, each with varying amounts of audience. There’s the occasional full house, typically associated with a bigger name, but more often than not it’s a band playing … Continue reading
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