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Ben Allen
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We all broke up with Robert Pattinson last night at FKA Twigs
If you were at FKA Twigs’ incredible show last night at the Palace Theatre, I’m guessing the mere mention of it is giving you goosebumps...
All Smiles All Night with Justin Martin at the Hideout
Last updated on January 9th, 2020 at 11:37 amJustin Martin took over the Hideout last Friday night with the commanding presence of a true veteran...
Conversations with a Rock and Roll Legend and Vampire: Nick Cave at Pantages
A night of conversation with Nick Cave went exactly like you’d expect with a 62 year-old self-proclaimed rock and roll legend. But it also went...
Vive la France: Polo & Pan Live at First Avenue
If you were at First Avenue last night for Polo & Pan and you closed your eyes and concentrated just so, you could have convinced...
Hot Chip Brought Danceteria Back To First Ave
Last updated on September 18th, 2019 at 03:30 pmIf there was a British version of the movie “Nerds,” the movie band would probably look a...
jackLNDN is No Lionel Richie, But He’s Still Pretty Good – Live at the Entry
Last updated on September 9th, 2019 at 11:01 am“Hi, my name is Jack and I’m from London.” jackLNDN’s show at 7th Street Entry started exactly...
Dennis Lloyd and Morgan Saint’s Quasi Battle of the Bands at Amsterdam Hall
I originally signed up to cover Dennis Lloyd to see how his laid back, laissez-faire style transferred into a live setting. I expected that, upon...
Celebrating 40 Years of Music with The Specials at First Ave
It’s always a treat to see a band like The Specials, who have their own star on First Avenue’s famed outside wall, grace the stage....
Gogol Bordello Made a Riot of a Minnesotan Crowd at the Palace
Last updated on June 4th, 2019 at 09:15 pmIf you ever want a shot of humanity, be it a shot in the arm or served...
FKJ Scorched the Skyway Theatre Last Night
It could easily take a ten-person crew to accomplish what FKJ does in a single show, and it would provide enough work to keep everyone...