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Nelson still a legend, but concert just OK

In concert, Willie Nelson seems to be going for quantity rather than quality, both in the number of shows he plays and the number of songs he packs into each show. And while that might make for a crowd-pleasing show, it makes for one that runs on good will more than passion.

Mar 17, 2010 | 8:02 am | Loading…

Rjd2 and Madison make their one-night-stand into something special

Alternating between fronting the group on guitar and vocals, then jumping behind the massive, three-decks-plus-mixers mounted on an imposing platform, Rjd2 seemed bound and determined not to let anyone in the Majestic Theatre audience get bored.

Mar 17, 2010 | 6:22 am | Loading…

Trolley driven by rhythm of sounds

As a poet and the frontman of Madison's Venice Gas House Trolley, Adam Gregory Pergament often dices language into sounds to take people “out of their usual way of listening to words.”

Mar 17, 2010 | 6:22 am | Loading…

Coming Attractions: Monotonix, Clipse, Justin Bieber, Patty Larkin

Also just announced: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Future Rock, DJ Rekha, Solid Gold

Mar 16, 2010 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

With piano, Norah Jones hits the right notes

Unfortunately for Overture Hall audience, she didn't tickle the ivories for first seven songs.

Mar 16, 2010 | 7:46 am | Loading…

Clubs roundup: Your own personal Scout Niblett song

Also in clubs this week: Star Persons, Leslie & the Ly's, Uncle Kracker (CANCELED), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Mar 16, 2010 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Ted Leo, Title Tracks provide powerful punk at High Noon Saloon

It'd be hard not to leave a Ted Leo show not feeling a little better about life and a little less downtrodden.

Mar 15, 2010 | 8:00 am | Loading…

Electronic music clowns LMFAO party hard at the Orpheum

College-age crowd enjoys DJ sets before performance by popular electronic group.

Mar 14, 2010 | 11:05 am | Loading…

The gospel according to Church

Rising star Eric Church isn't afraid to call it as he sees it in defense of his beloved country music

Mar 14, 2010 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Dane of My Existence: Saturday night on the town

A roundup of events on the most notorious night of the week: a documentary about Montreal, a MAMAs benefit, David Ford, The Kissers, Harmony Bar's 20th and soap-carving.

Mar 13, 2010 | 7:30 am | Loading…

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