Archive | Concert Review
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Louis C.K. delivers dark but hilarious comedy
Although comedian Louis C.K. has gained prominence in the last few years for his leading role on the critically praised FX television series “Louie,” C.K. continues to reach out to live audiences across the country. The television show utilizes a mixture of scripted storylines and C.K.
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Concert review: Dave Chappelle is wiser and just as funny
Comedian Dave Chappelle hit Eugene, Ore. with only a few days’ notice on July 23, performing to a sold-out crowd at the McDonald Theatre. Appearing to do improv for most of the show, Chappelle pleased the crowd with anecdotes and wit that was, at times, subtle and profound.
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Concert review: Bonnaroo highlights the best of entertainment
Once my weekend at the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. was over, the only question I had to ask was … why was this my first? The entire weekend was a blast. There was much to see and many activities catered to a variety of interests.
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Jim Gaffigan stands up for fast food, bars, Ohio State
From Subway to McDonald’s, comedian Jim Gaffigan had a score of menu items to serve up to almost 2,000 Ohio State students Wednesday night. For his hour of standup, Gaffigan had the auditorium full of laughter as he discussed family, dietary habits, fast food restaurants and going to the bar.
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Concert review: The Black Keys leave fans ‘Howlin’ for more
The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys performed in Houston on Tuesday at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. As the sun was still out, the Arctic Monkeys opened the concert by playing “Brainstorm” — the track that put them on the charts and defined them as a band.
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Tupac lives (through technology)
After more than fifteen years in the grave, rapper Tupac Shakur joined Snoop Dogg on the Coachella stage to perform “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” And he did it via hologram. Sadly, Tupac is actually dead.
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Concert review: Nickelback far from rock stars in Columbus tour stop
For a moment, the members of Nickelback rose to the sky, almost as if they had left this life and gone on to another one. Sadly, that wasn’t the case.
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Comedian Lewis Black brings laughs
With a string of curse words and a long list of rants about many of the problems with the world, Lewis Black performed before a student-filled audience at Penn State U. last night.
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Concert review: MUTEMATH displays typical excellence
“We have a lovely show planned for you tonight,” said MUTEMATH frontman Paul Meany awkwardly into the microphone at the House of Blues in Boston on March 7. Meany and the rest of the band appeared to be nervous early on, and their first few songs sounded stiff.