Archive | Concert Review
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Jon Stewart keeps faith in America
The always funny and sometimes controversial Jon Stewart brought his popular humor to two sold-out crowds at Indiana U. Friday for a rare stand-up performance. From the minute his name was announced until his final bow, the crowd was engaged and visibly entertained.
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Phish draws big crowd, raises more than $1.2M for flooding recovery
The Green Mountain Gods returned to their home Aug. 14 in an effort to breathe new life into the regions of Vermont that were ravaged by the recent deluge — the reckless child of Irene.
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Studs and duds of Lollapalooza 2011
It's been 20 years since Lollapalooza, a three-day outdoor music festival in Chicago, first won the hearts of music fans and this anniversary year saw some of the best sets yet. But as usual, there were also a few duds Aug. 5-7.
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Concert review: Taylor Swift shines during “Speak Now” tour
The rain and fog was no match for the hordes of plaid shirts and cowboy hats that flooded Hartford's XL Center for Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" concert Wednesday night. After a quick opening set, regal red curtains opened and Swift emerged to a roar of applause from the nearly sold-out crowd.
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Column: Grammys should focus on talent, not profit
If you’re of the belief that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences is living up to its website overview’s claim to “honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position,” then I ...
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Concert review: Jack Johnson’s ‘chiller instinct’
Jack Johnson has long been associated with a particular vision of California, or rather, a particular kind of Californian: The surfer bro who may or may not actually surf, who smokes weed proudly, strums the guitar on occasion, wears tank tops year-round and whose room features a minimum ...
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Concert review: Jason Mraz lights up Bangor Waterfront
There are two things required at a Jason Mraz concert: A crowd full of straw fedoras and a marijuana-scented cloud hanging low over the audience. His concert Saturday night on the Bangor (Maine) Waterfront was no exception.
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Concert review: Goo-goo for Gaga
This past Sunday, as the debut performer in Pittsburgh’s brand-new Consol Energy Center, Lady Gaga performed for wild fans in an epic four-act show that brought together Pittsburgh’s most eclectic people to celebrate the “Monster Ball.” Needless to say, the experience was mind-blowing.
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Concert review: Paramore show leaves crowd wanting more
“One more song! One more song!” The near sold-out crowd kept screaming near the end of the concert. As part of the 2010 Honda Civic Tour, Tennessee-based band Paramore rocked out the packed U. Central Florida Arena and gave the fans from Orlando quite an exciting show.