Rock Roundup

Rock Roundup: Majical Cloudz and Lorde, a Peculiar Pairing
Rock Roundup

Majical Cloudz and Lorde, a Peculiar Pairing

Naked vulnerability in a cold bed of beats comes to the BMO Harris Pavilion

Rock Roundup: Spoon Brings Un-Fussy Rock to Riverside Theater
Rock Roundup

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.

Rock Roundup: The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists
Rock Roundup

The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists

The Ohio natives evolve, but stay true to their bluesy roots

Rock Roundup: The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Rock Roundup

The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.

Rock Roundup: The Dutchess and the Duke’s Strange Journey
Rock Roundup

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.

Rock Roundup: Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?
Rock Roundup

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

Rock Roundup: Red Headed Stranger No More
Rock Roundup

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).

Rock Roundup: Why I Love Future Islands
Rock Roundup

Why I Love Future Islands

They’re at Turner Hall this Sunday, and definitely worth a try.

Rock Roundup: The Secret to Pat Metheny’s Success
Rock Roundup

The Secret to Pat Metheny’s Success

He’s a prodigy who pleases, as his Tuesday show at Northern Lights should prove.

Rock Roundup: Everything But Natalie Merchant
Rock Roundup

Everything But Natalie Merchant

Alas, Merchant cancelled her Pabst concert, but lots of other shows on tap this week.

Rock Roundup: The Long Life of Dick Contino
Rock Roundup

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

Rock Roundup: Summerfest and Beyond
Rock Roundup

Summerfest and Beyond

The week’s five best concerts aren’t all at the Summerfest grounds.