Pretty Girls Make Graves
Pretty Girls Make Graves , along with The Joggers and Giant Drag, give Orlando an early bird special. Jen Cray indulges.
Pretty Girls Make Graves , along with The Joggers and Giant Drag, give Orlando an early bird special. Jen Cray indulges.
The “Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour” brings Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects, Hawthorne Heights and other teenage poster pin-up popstars to Tampa’s youth, to their parents, and to Jen Cray.
Indie pop trio Rainer Maria , give Orlando – and Jen Cray – an evening of sweet sounds and Molly Ringwald memories.
The Sounds and Morningwood on the same bill. Just take your clothes off at the tour stop and prepare for a night of debauchery. Jen Cray is there to join in on the fun!
Blinded by science, indeed. Out of the blue, synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby is back – and sounding as if he never left. The cell phone technology mogul has taken a break from his day job, dazzling his long-lost fans with a brief spring tour. Steve Stav braved everything but inclement weather in order to file his report on Dolby’s one-man show, which proved to be one of the most unusual concert experiences of his life.
Living Things are a rock band from St. Louis who are bound and determined to remind music fans that rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be dirty. John Hood explains their live show, as Jen Cray shows you the proof.
Manchester’s Nine Black Alps give an intimate acoustic performance for Jen Cray and a handful of other fans at Orlando’s Park Ave. CDs.
Rob Zombie brings his skulls, clown heads, and robots to Orlando for a sold-out spectacle for the lucky 2,000 who were able to get tickets. And Jen Cray was one of two people who got to take photographs.
Everything is alright when Motion City Soundtrack takes the stage. Except Brittany Sturges can’t get that tune out of her head.
The Piano Man returned to Philly for the third of five sold-out shows. Brittany Sturges explains why the man still fills the place.
Chicago foursome OK GO use their charm, and their smooth dance moves, to win the hearts of Jen Cray and Orlando. But not the Orlando police.
SubCity’s Take Action! Tour battles against teen suicide with popular music for its fifth year running. Jen Cray checks out what has all the kids riled up these days.
The “Undoing Ruin Tour” brings Darkest Hour, Himsa, and a slew of other modern hardcore acts, face to face with the locals of Orlando. Jen Cray barely escapes the mayhem.
Shelton Hull faces off with former Jacksonville mayor Ed Austin, for a look at local politics past, present and future. Unfortunately there will be no beer drinkin’ nor Stone Cold Stunners.
The Taste of Chaos tour rolls into Orlando with a lineup of today’s hottest metalcore acts. Is Jen Cray a convert.
The enigmatic Deadboy and the Elephantmen steal the show from The Fiery Furnaces and Jen Cray files a police report.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.