Rock Roundup
Majical Cloudz and Lorde, a Peculiar Pairing
Naked vulnerability in a cold bed of beats comes to the BMO Harris Pavilion
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Spoon Brings Un-Fussy Rock to Riverside Theater
The Austin natives take their summer album to a cooling Midwest, Club Garibaldi prepares to host a Brooklyn gem.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists
The Ohio natives evolve, but stay true to their bluesy roots
Sep 8th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Dutchess and the Duke’s Strange Journey
The Pacific Northwest duo have reunited -- yet again -- playing their dark folk music at the Cactus Club.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?
A key rock innovator since the 1970s, he headlines a week that also features Jeff Bridges and the Abiders
Aug 18th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Red Headed Stranger No More
Willie Nelson & Family sell out two nights in a week that includes metal-influenced Spanish guitar (Rodrigo y Gabriela) and a 19-member collective (The Polyphonic Spree).
Aug 11th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Why I Love Future Islands
They’re at Turner Hall this Sunday, and definitely worth a try.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Secret to Pat Metheny’s Success
He’s a prodigy who pleases, as his Tuesday show at Northern Lights should prove.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Everything But Natalie Merchant
Alas, Merchant cancelled her Pabst concert, but lots of other shows on tap this week.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
The Long Life of Dick Contino
The famed accordionist, 84, will play Festa Italiana, in a week that also features Jack White and Jackson Browne
Jul 14th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Summerfest and Beyond
The week’s five best concerts aren’t all at the Summerfest grounds.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
