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
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