October 2006 :: Event Reviews
Event Reviews
Aberdeen City
Ever heard of Aberdeen City or The Blue Van? Neither had Jen Cray, but if her predictions are correct, you soon will.
Megadeth
On this, the 2nd annual Gigantour,Megadeth took out a cast of new and old metal acts. Jen Cray found her place admist a sea of headbangers.
Reverend Horton Heat
Rockabilly veterans Reverend Horton Heat tend to come to town about once a year- and always with a kick-ass opening act. This year's guests of honor were Denmark's Horrorpops. Jen Cray was there to report on the fun.
Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere plus Bane... the perfect combination of hardcore and politi-punk for Jen Cray to shake out the frustrations of a long week to.
The English Beat
Ska was pronounced dead over a decade ago, yet the tours go on and the crowds keep coming. For The English Beat's current refusal to fade, Dave Wakeling and crew brought along a couple surprise UK ska legends- Lynval Golding of The Specials, and The Selecter's Pauline Black. Jen Cray saturated herself in the ska sounds of yesterday's England.
The Raconteurs
Jack White silenced the death rattle of rock music with The White Stripes and has gone on to ensure the future of modern music with The Raconteurs. Was there ever any doubt that Jen Cray would be at their Orlando show?!
Tom Petty, The Strokes
For his first show at home, in Gainesville, in 13 years Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers brought along The Strokes and- unannounced- special guest Stevie Nicks. Jen Cray couldn't believe her luck at being able to attend and photograph the event.
Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration
Scott Adams travelled all the way to Chicago to scope out the veteran indie label's birthday. And with Big Black, Scratch Acid and the Didjits, amongst other label mainstays, reforming just for the event, there was no way he would leave disappointed.
We Are Scientists
Despite the Raconteurs’ gravitational pull, Art Brut and We Are Scientists managed to pack The Social on Wednesday night. Steven Green squeezed his way inside.
Wolfmother
Classic Seventies Rock-inspired Wolfmother prove that Australia isn't just about vegemite and koala bears. Jen Cray soaks in the sounds from down under.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Small stage or large, the brilliantly weird rock sounds of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs- and the over the top charisma of Karen O- did not fail in turning Jen Cray into a screaming fan.
