Tag: 2006

Minus The Bear

Event Reviews

The Club @ Firestone is once again booking rock shows, and Seattle’s Minus The Bear packed the place for an eclectic evening of sounds. Jen Cray found the venue to be more inspiring than the bands.

Tapes ‘n’ Tapes

Event Reviews

From The Casualties show down the block, Jen Cray rushed over to the much more relaxed atmosphere of the Tapes ‘n’ Tapes show, and finally found a band doing Indie Rock justice.

The Casualties

Event Reviews

NYHC legends The Casualties bring their traditional Punk sounds to Orlando. Packed in amongst the sweaty, bloody, sticky miscreants is Jen Cray.

Ben Lee/ Rooney

Event Reviews

The Fun Fun Fun Tour it’s called. How could you not want to check that one out? Esspecially when Ben Lee and Rooney are sharing the bill! Jen Cray was in on the fun!

Thursday, Rise Against

Event Reviews

Joining forces on a co-headlining tour, Rise Against and Thursday are bringing their seasoned skills to mid-sized theaters this winter. Jen Cray caught the Orlando set.

Atreyu

Event Reviews

On their first big headlining tour Atreyu participate in the tour mashup of metal, emo, and hardcore. Jen Cray reports on the West Side Story of girly boys versus manly men.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Event Reviews

Small stage or large, the brilliantly weird rock sounds of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - and the over the top charisma of Karen O- did not fail in turning Jen Cray into a screaming fan.

Megadeth

Event Reviews

On this, the 2nd annual Gigantour, Megadeth took out a cast of new and old metal acts. Jen Cray found her place admist a sea of headbangers.

Strike Anywhere

Event Reviews

Strike Anywhere plus Bane… the perfect combination of hardcore and politi-punk for Jen Cray to shake out the frustrations of a long week to.

Aberdeen City

Event Reviews

Ever heard of Aberdeen City or The Blue Van? Neither had Jen Cray , but if her predictions are correct, you soon will.

The English Beat

Event Reviews

Ska was pronounced dead over a decade ago, yet the tours go on and the crowds keep coming. For The English Beat’s current refusal to fade, Dave Wakeling and crew brought along a couple surprise UK ska legends- Lynval Golding of The Specials, and The Selecter’s Pauline Black. Jen Cray saturated herself in the ska sounds of yesterday’s England.

Reverend Horton Heat

Event Reviews

Rockabilly veterans Reverend Horton Heat tend to come to town about once a year- and always with a kick-ass opening act. This year’s guests of honor were Denmark’s Horrorpops. Jen Cray was there to report on the fun.

Tom Petty, The Strokes

Event Reviews

For his first show at home, in Gainesville, in 13 years Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers brought along The Strokes and- unannounced- special guest Stevie Nicks. Jen Cray couldn’t believe her luck at being able to attend and photograph the event.

Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration

Event Reviews

Scott Adams travelled all the way to Chicago to scope out the veteran indie label’s birthday. And with Big Black , Scratch Acid and the Didjits , amongst other label mainstays, reforming just for the event, there was no way he would leave disappointed.

The Raconteurs

Event Reviews

Jack White silenced the death rattle of rock music with The White Stripes and has gone on to ensure the future of modern music with The Raconteurs. Was there ever any doubt that Jen Cray would be at their Orlando show?!

We Are Scientists

Event Reviews

Despite the Raconteurs’ gravitational pull, Art Brut and We Are Scientists managed to pack The Social on Wednesday night. Steven Green squeezed his way inside.

Wolfmother

Event Reviews

Classic Seventies Rock-inspired Wolfmother prove that Australia isn’t just about vegemite and koala bears. Jen Cray soaks in the sounds from down under.

Band Marino, As Tall As Lions

Event Reviews

Promoted as being headlined by Long Island’s soft Indie Rock crooners, As Tall As Lions , an early show at Orlando’s BackBooth was shuffled to allow Alt. Country talents, Band Marino to close the night. Jen Cray woke up early to make door time.

The Quakes

Event Reviews

20 Years of Psychobilly starring The Quakes , 7 Shot Screamers and Twisted In Graves has drawn out an impressive number for a Thursday night, including Jen Cray.

In the Fur

Event Reviews

Who says you have you pay a lot of money for a good concert? Brittany Sturges , after an evening of up-and-coming Philadelphia talent, wholeheartedly disagrees.

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Dark Water

Screen Reviews

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The Shootist

The Shootist

Screen Reviews

John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.