Comment on any Live Review in the March Reader's Respo™ Make sure you title your comment so we know what you're talking about. You can also discuss local music 24/7 at The Noise Board GOZU O’Brien’s, Allston, MA 1/31/08 I’m eagerly huffing down Harvard Ave. to see the soon-to-be legendary band that is Gozu. Featuring members of Superhoney, Wargasm, Trip Hammer, I am expecting this set to rock! To my chagrin, Gozu’s first show has sold out the meager … Read More >>
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1. Tim Blane – Clockwork 2. Neptune – Gong Lake 3. The December Sound – The December Sound 4. Shadows Fall – Threads of Life 5. A.K.A.C.O.D. – Happiness 6. My Own Worst Enemy – Total Action 7. Various Artists – Boston Underground 1979-1982 8. The Doom Buggies – The Doom Buggies 9. Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles – Diamonds in the Dark 10. 28 Degrees Taurus – How Do You Like Your Love 11. Barefoot Truth – “Walk … Read More >>
SALVATORE BAGLIO: THE EVOLUTION OF AN ARTIST by Robin Umbley What do you do when you’re in a rock ’n’ roll band, gain a little bit of national prominence, have lots of fans, a run of success, and come to realize that the creative direction you are heading in isn’t the same road that everyone wants you to follow? Then what happens when your band has run its course but you still have music in your head, heart, … Read More >>
by T Max and Joe Coughlin 20 YEARS AGO March 1988 Issue #71 Cover: Bullet LaVolta Bands: Think Tree, The Bags, Gang Green, Blake Babies, Dharma Bums, Mark Melocarro, Two Saints, Scruffy the Cat, Slaughter Shack Other Stuff: Bill Tupper is the subject of the beginning of the gossip column. This local music scenester had the qualities of a WWF manager. He’d frequently jump on the stage to rile up an audience and demand an encore from … Read More >>
VETERANS AGAINST WAR Most people are aware of my musical efforts against the war, but this month something is happening much larger than my group’s performances. On March 13-16, Iraq Veterans Against the War are gathering in Washington, D.C. to tell the nation what is actually going on in Iraq—and it won’t sound like the censored evening news. In relating this event to the past, a similar action took place during three days in January 1971, when over 100 Vietnam … Read More >>
1. Bobb Trimble – Iron Curtain Innocence 2. A.K.A.C.O.D. – Happiness 3. Fire on Fire – EP 4. Hallelujah the Hills – Collective Psychosis Begone 5. Cheater Pint – Cheater Pint 6. Concord Ballet Orchestra Players – Flying Together 7. The December Sound – The December Sound 8. Freezepop – Future Future Future Perfect 9. Campaign for Real-Time – LA Tracks 1933-1969 10. Black Fortress of Opium – Black Fortress of Opium 11. Emergency Music – You’ll Be the Death … Read More >>
CHOCOLATE, HEARTS, & KISSES Lolita: It’s February and by mid-month everyone will be sending me chocolate, hearts, and kisses. Rita: What about it being Black History Month? Lolita: Yes, all races send me chocolate, hearts, and kisses. Rita: But, I mean let’s focus on it being Black History Month instead of the month that includes Valentine’s Day. Lolita: Well, if it means anything to you, I do prefer dark chocolate. Rita: You’re impossible. Think of a Question of the Month … Read More >>
by T Max and Joe Coughlin 20 YEARS AGO February 1988 Issue #70 Cover: The Bags, The Slaves, Joanie Lindstrom—Joanie’s still at it, and deserves more props in this town for her knowledge, perseverance, and always-entertaining radio shows. Bands: Cavedogs, Nova Mob (not to be confused with Nova Mobs featuring Julian Cope or Grant Hart), Throwing Muses, Big Dipper, Rich Gilbert, Dharma Bums (named for a Jack Kerouac book and, unfortunately, not Buck Dharma), Galaxie 500, The Bell People, The … Read More >>