Blackbutton burned through an intense set at TT’s.
Blackbutton @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 2.1.2013
Three Day Threshold @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 2.1.2013
Three Day Threshold brought their whiskey soaked stomp ‘n’ roll to TT’s.
Airport @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 2.1.2013
Have I ever mentioned how great I think Airport’s songs are? Yes, I think I have. My feelings have not changed. They’re still keeping the flame of ’70s AM radio alive. They even did a cover of The Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody” to further endear themselves to me.* Well played, Airport.
* That’s why they did it, right? Right?
Aquanutz @ Johnny D’s 1.26.2013
So, yeah, Aquanutz. I grew up on this stuff*, so I’m predisposed to like it. Hair metal is a thing for me. Plus, you guys/gals are/were in all kinds if sweet bands like Brownboot, The Decals, Gymnasium, Darkbuster, Cocked N’ Loaded, Heavy Stud, The Raging Teens, Noble Rot, Full Body Anchor, The Dents and about a thousand others. You’ve got a lot going for you. Oh, who am I kidding? You have everything going for you. I’m trying not to overplay my hand, but this friggin’ rules. You’re loose when you need to be loose and you’re tight when you need to be tight.** You rock the Whitesnake, White Lion, Poison, Bon Jovi, Lita Ford and Van Halen. I smile. I even tolerate your Scorpions.
Aquanutz, you play hair metal covers in Boston*** and I love you for it. Thanks.
* Well, this stuff, Barry Manilow, Anne Murray, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb, anyway.
** Matt’s solo in “Wait” = tight. Damn. Note perfect. It’s rare that a guitar solo gets a genuine round of mid-song applause these days. This one was well deserved.
*** Somerville.
Slim Jim And The Mad Cows @ Johnny D’s 1.26.2013
Slim Jim And The Mad Cows call what they do “Country Fried Metal Rock.” Makes sense. What else would you call playing classic heavy tunes in the style of the old country legends?* These guys had me grinnin’ from ear to ear.
* Turns out this also could have been called “Maybe My Favorite Thing In The Whole World.”
Pile @ O’Brien’s Pub 1.24.2013
Pile closed out an Allston Pudding night at O’Brien’s with a punishing set. These guys are impressive.
Bunny’s A Swine @ O’Brien’s Pub 1.24.2013
Bunny’s A Swine play fizzy crunchy indie rock with hooks and teeth. This is what that looked like at their recent O’Brien’s show presented by Allston Pudding…
Fat Creeps @ O’Brien’s Pub 1.24.2013
Fat Creeps are deft dealers of fuzzed out anti-bliss. I got to O’Brien’s just as they were kicking off a night presented by the folks over at Allston Pudding. The place was already packed. For good reason. Listening to Fat Creeps’ intertwining harmonies in a sweaty rock club was the perfect remedy to the bitter cold that had descended upon the city.
Animal Talk @ The Middle East Upstairs 1.19.2013
Animal Talk closed out The Susan Constant’s EP release show with an indie dance rock flourish. These guys are always a good time.
The Susan Constant @ The Middle East Upstairs 1.19.2013
The Susan Constant celebrated the release of their Shapes EP with a sold out show at The Middle East Upstairs. The enthusiasm the band has for playing live is obvious. They fed off the reaction from the fervent crowd, becoming increasingly more animated as the set went on. The Susan Constant are leaving their mark on this town. It’s fun to watch.
