Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
Watching an Airport show makes me feel like Benny from the Lego Movie. Just substitute “Airport!” for “Spaceship!” These guys draw from an endless well of perfectly crafted songs about modern life filtered through a ’70s AM Radio transmission.
I’ve seen Magen Tracy perform with Parlour Bells, Nate Leavitt, OldJack, St. Helena, Brendan Boogie, The Phil Aiken Army, The Sheila Divine and Bright Lights, Big Rod.* Friday night was the first time I had the pleasure of seeing her perform her own songs. Accompanied by Nate Leavitt on guitar or alone with her piano, Magen delivered powerful vocals, dynamic melodies and mature arrangements. I like where this is headed.
* Oh, man. I just got all nostalgic for the MixTape shows.
There was a typical early show bustle at O’Brien’s as Dan Nicklin strummed his first few chords. A moment later the crowd would be silent. Dan’s voice commanded and received the undivided attention of the crowd from the moment he began to sing.
The Life Electric took to The Middle East Downstairs stage and closed out the Western Education album release show like rock stars.
In this exciting episode of Twin Berlin At The Middle East, we find the band rocking out and frolicking in their skivvies. If you think you’ve seen this one before, wait until they do the Dizzy Piggyback* while sounding like the rambunctious spawn of Dinosaur Jr. and The Pixies.
* Patent Pending
Western Education released their new album, Let Your Secrets Out, at The Middle East Downstairs this past Saturday. Their New Wave vibe and riff outbursts went over well with the folks that made it to the club on the official 4th of July cookout rain date.
Barricades helped Western Education celebrate their record release at The Middle East Downstairs with a set of accessible, genre-blending tunes.
When I caught The Susan Constant at TT’s a couple of weeks ago, I was impressed by the new songs they’re working on. While that’s still the case, their show at The Middle East Downstairs this past weekend reminded me that “Midwestern You” is a great set closer.
Air Traffic Controller closed out the celebration at The Sinclair for WERS’ 65th Anniversary. The band and their modern, folk infused indie rock seemed right at home on the big stage.
Good golly, Parks, you are one fine musical group. I’d write a gushing review of your show at The Sinclair for WERS’ 65th Anniversary, but I’ve only got a couple of minutes. I’d rather spend them pre-ordering your record.
OK, here are some photos…
