Month: May 2008

Flipper: Live

Screen Reviews

Legendary proto-grunge nihilists in “having fun” shock! Scott Adams wouldn’t have believed it either. The proof is in the pudding with this archival release of vintage Flipper concerts.

Duran Duran

Event Reviews

Jen Cray finds herself at a Duran Duran concert in 2008, and missing the AquaNet smell of a zillion emotional teenaged girls.

Maceo Parker

Music Reviews

Roots and Grooves (Heads Up International). Review by Cindy Barrymore.

Thee Merry Widows

Music Reviews

The Devil’s Outlaw (I Used to Fuck People Like You in Prison Records). Review by Jen Cray.

The A.K.A.s

Event Reviews

The A.K.A.s finally win over the hearts of a Florida audience. Jen Cray congratulates the band on its success.

Megadeth

Event Reviews

Dave Mustaine and his once trailblazing Megadeth seem to be facing the quandary of many “classic” acts, an audience that wants you frozen in time and the creeping realization that your best songs are behind you. Nostalgia may sell, but Chris Catania ain’t buying.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.