Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
Tallahassee embraced the Romp-n-Romp spirit with all their might. These guys won over the young and not-as-young gathered at The Sinclair with their big hearts and roots ‘n’ roll.
The Susan Constant were up first at December’s Rock-n-Romp event. I’ve seen these guys win over all sorts of crowds, so it was no surprise to see the kids (and parents!) at The Sinclair smiling.
How do you top a bill that has already featured a 2013 Boston Music Awards multi-nominee, fluboe and a Thin Lizzy cover? How about with a special holiday collaboration? Amy Douglas, Ruby Rose Fox & Sophia Cacciola teamed up on loungetastic versions of Nirvana and Buzzcocks before leading a “Silent Night” sing-along to close out the evening.
Feints brought a big rock sound with a flair for the grandiose to the Davis Square Theatre. This is straight up classic rock. No chaser.
The Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling Big Band Revue* took to the Davis Square Theatre stage for some Jingle Ball Rock. The world’s only drum, bass, trombcussion and fluboe quartet might not be festive, but they are compelling.**
* At least I think that’s what they’re called these days. I may be making that up. Yes, I’m most definitely making that up.
** Probably the world’s only. I sorta made this one up, too, but it may actually be true.
Right on the heels of her latest video release, Ruby Rose Fox and her band entertained the folks gathered at the Davis Square Theatre for a night of Jingle Ball Rock.
Juliana Hatfield and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) just finished up their first tour as Minor Alps. Their final stop, at The Sinclair,* brought Juliana home to Cambridge. The respect that these two artist have for each other is quite evident. Complementary styles are in play. The sum of Minor Alps is distinct, yet familiar. Their voices work beautifully together. They sounded wonderful in the Harvard Square venue. The duo played songs from their debut record, a few Nada Surf songs, some of Juliana’s songs and a handful of covers. I could have listened to them all night.
* The lovely and talented Nicole Anguish of Daykamp Creative made an amazing poster for this show. Here it is. Nice, right?
Here’s Butterknife at TT’s. They’re releasing their fantastic new Attractions EP. Their set is a lesson in how to shine in the face of diversity. Date and venue changes threatened to derail this moment, but Butterknife are having none of that. Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo.
Change of venue? No problem. Change of date? No probl… er… one problem. No drummer. Get Jim Theodore from Butterknife to fill in? Problem solved. The Susan Constant helped make the Butterknife EP release the special night it was. They even covered a Butterkife song for the occasion! Awwww…
After falling in love with the Sinnet song “Year Of The Whale,” I’ve had several opportunities to see the band live slip through my fingers. No more, I say! Thankfully, Sinnet appeared as the silver lining to the rescheduled and relocated Butterknife EP release show.
