July 2008 :: Event Reviews
Event Reviews
Bonnaroo
As music festivals spring up all over the country, Bonnaroo attempts to live up to its reputation as Rolling Stone Magazine's "Best Festival." Jen Cray fears that the heart has gone right out of it.
Less than Jake
Philly fans braced the heat to catch their favorite Gainesville rockers, Less than Jake. Brittany Sturges sees what the fuss is about.
Projekt Revolution 2008
A review of Projekt Revolution 2008, presented by Linkin Park.
Meat Beat Manifesto
Jack Dangers and his legendary Meat Beat Manifesto rock the Big Apple with an electronic feast of new and old material. Kiran Aditham digs in.
Modest Mouse
After fifteen years, Modest Mouse is at the top of the game. Jen Cray was one of many who felt their majesty at a recent Orlando concert.
Panhandle Slim and the Oklahoma Kid
Jeff Daniels' newest piece, a musical comedy western, is less about making people laugh and more about showcasing his tuneful songs. Julie Haverkate wonders how a play about a guitar-slinging cowboy could go so wrong.
Rancid
Punk rock meets Mickey Mouse as Rancid storms the Magic Kingdom's House of Blues. Jen Cray squeezes into the sold-out crowd.
Rooney
Rooney found a whole new audience after opening up for The Jonas Brothers on their sold-out arena tour last year. Jen Cray found herself surrounded by pre-teen girls at the band's recent Orlando gig.
Swervedriver
When the recently reunited Swervedriver teleported their shoegazey goodness to the Paradise in Boston, Addam Donnelly was there with his space boots and measurement devices to record the waveforms.
Tom Waits
Tom Waits brought his Glitter and Doom tour to Atlanta, and James Mann lived to tell the tale. The boy is changed!
Warped Tour 2008
The Van's Warped Tour may still be selling out shows all over the country after 14 years of wreaking havoc in the summertime, but Jen Cray wonders where the innovative music has gone.
