May 2007 :: Event Reviews
Event Reviews
Anti-Flag
Having heard amazing things about Anti-Flag's live show, Brittany Sturges got the chance to see if they lived up to the hype.
Billy Talent
After seeing Billy Talent perform, Brittany Sturges finally realizes what all the fuss is about -- and it's good!
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
It could've been called the Bounce Your Feet Say Yeah tour, for that's what the packed house did from the very moment Clap Your Hands Say Yeah took to the Club@Firestone's stage. Jen Cray was in the midst of it all.
Electric Six
It matters not that they seem to play The Social every six months or so, Orlando will always come out, drink up, and have a great time to the sounds of Detroit's Electric Six. Jen Cray finally showed up to see what all the fuss was about.
Lifetime
NJ's pre-emo/melodic hardcore cult favorites Lifetime may have pissed off a lot of fans by signing to Pete Wentz's Decaydance label, but their show with The Draft still almost sold-out Orlando's The Social. Amongst the crowd was newly christened fan Jen Cray.
Nekromantix
Orlando's most fashionable punks lined up around the block for the Hellcat tour headlined by psychobilly veterans, Nekromantix. Amongst the bequiffed masses was Jen Cray.
Sebadoh
Touring with the original lineup for the first time in 14 years, indie rock's underrated heroes Sebadoh strolled into a soldout room at Orlando's The Social. Nothing could derail Jen Cray from not only witnessing this event, but talking with the band that helped create the soundtrack to her teenage years.
The Decemberists
When epic indie rock that's heavy with literary allusions, like what The Decemberists create, can sell out a large venue like the Hard Rock Live it gives Jen Cray hope for the state of music.
The Early November
With the March announcement that this tour would be their last, The Early November packed the Trocadero full of fans for one of their final shows. Brittany Sturges was there to say goodbye.
The Flaming Lips
Never ones to be pinned down to the standard drum-guitar-bass format, the Flaming Lips brought their eccentric sonic and visual baggage to the House Of Blues. Mary Petralia takes inventory.
The Take Action Tour
The Take Action Tour went on with the show, even with a change of the headlining band. Brittany Sturges didn't ask for a refund.
Thrice
Taking a break from recording their new album, multi-faceted Thrice played a rare, intimate date at Orlando's The Club @ Firestone. Jen Cray was there to see which side of the band's personality showed up to play.
Tv On The Radio
Too often the latest indie rock buzz band are nothing but big fat disappointments. After witnessing their live show, Jen Cray can assure you that Tv On The Radio are not just the product of inflated hype.
