November Concert Preview
Posted by Graham Simpson on November 4, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Sad you missed Girl Talk last night? You probably should be. It was probably great. This blogger is a little disappointed himself for skipping it.
But don’t stay sad for long. November is full of great music in the city. Click on the date for ticket info, the band name for band website, and the venue name for venue website.
Beautiful Grace Potter will be rocking the House of Blues on 11/19.
11/3: Monsters of Folk, Orpheum Theatre:
This supergroup is made up of Conor Oberst (aka Bright Eyes), M. Ward, and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James. Those three have been doing the occasional show or recording together for years, but finally have an album out and an official tour.
11/4: Ray LaMontagne, Citi Performing Arts Center:
This raspy singer-songwriter from Maine is probably best known for his single, “You Are the Best Thing.”
11/5 & 11/6: Lotus, Paradise Rock Club:
Lotus is a quntessential jamtronica band, meaning that they fuse live instrumental jam rock with the sounds of dance and electronica. This show is sure to be a party.
This Pitchfork darling will warm up this dark, intimate bar with its fresh sounds from San Francisco.
11/8: Dan Deacon, Pozen Center (MassArt):
Hipster-favorite known almost as much for this YouTube video as his music meets art school: fun ensues.
14-year-old girls watching a 16-year-old girl dance provocatively…I’d steer clear.
11/10: Neko Case, The Wilbur Theatre:
This Canadian country-rock singer with a beautiful voice is sure to put on a show to remember.
11/12: The Low Anthem | Blind Pilot, Paradise Rock Club:
Two great bands from opposite sides of the country unite for a tour of some of the greatest modern folk-rock. This is a show you do not want to miss.
11/13: Works Progress Administration, Club Passim:
This musical collective will be touring in the form of Glen Phillips, Sean Watkins, and Luke Bulla in what is by far, the closest venue to Harvard (save for the Yard). This blogger thinks it could prove to be the best show of the night, though it has quite a bit of competition.
11/13, 11/14, & 11/15: Bob Dylan, Citi Performing Arts Center:
The greatest singer-songwriter of all time continues the Never Ending Tour.
11/13: Mike Doughty, Regattabar:
Another venue close to Harvard located in the Charles Hotel hosts this alternative singer-songwriter.
11/13: The Cranberries, Orpheum Theatre:
The Irish band from the 1990′s reunites, adding another great show to this Friday of music.
11/14: Super Mash Bros, Sigma Alpha Mu, Boston University:
Self-described as “Girl Talk’s hot cousin,” this is your best bet for overcoming the pain of missing last night’s show. Some (including me) would claim the duo is better than Girl Talk. Problem: good luck finding a BU student to win you the remaining tickets form this sold out show.
11/18: Surprise Me Mr. Davis, The Middle East Downstairs:
A older music fan at a show last spring told me this was a band made up of members of the Slip that I had to check out for their jammin’ folk-rock and lively shows. Wikipedia tells me that they formed during a blizzard in which frontman Nathan Moore and the Slip were snowed in at a recording studio and created a new band.
11/19: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals | Brett Dennen, House of Blues:
Two of the best young artists on the scene. Grace Potter is one hot rocker from Vermont who can really sing. Brett Dennen sings fun, light songs often with deep, heavy lyrics.
11/19: The Felice Brothers, Paradise Rock Club:
Fun, energy, rock, accordion. These brothers from upstate New York folkin’ rock.
11/21: Pretty Lights, House of Blues:
If you’re backing form the Game the same day, there is no better way to stretch out your day of partying than with Pretty Lights. Live, Pretty Lights is DJ Derek Vincent Smith and drummer Cory Eberhard. The energy of live drumming with crazy electronic music may be overwhelming. Prepare yourself with the free downloads from the Pretty Lights website.
11/22 & 11/23: Sonic Youth, The Wilbur Theatre:
One of the most important and influential bands for alternative rock, experimental rock, indie rock, and punk comes to Boston for two nights of shows.
11/25: Fuck Buttons, Great Scott:
Their MySpace says they are “Experimental/Progressive/Other.” Their live show will be appreciated by jam rock and electronic fans alike.
11/27 & 11/28: The Pixies, Citi Performing Arts Center:
If you are staying at Harvard for Thanksgiving break and need something interesting to do, look no further.
11/30: Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Paradise Rock Club:
Like the Low Anthem and Deer Tick, Elvis Perkins is a solid folk-rock performer from Providence, RI, quickly gaining fame. He is the son of Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates).
DAN DEACON
peaches peaches peaches
you should add “norman bates” as a tag.
ray lamontagne is already sold out…
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