Fruit Bats at St. James Infirmary
The Fruit Bats are fronted by Eric D. Johnson, an intense singer and guitarist who seems like he could command attention on any stage — but it was particularly easy on St. James Infirmary's tiny...
View ArticleFar at the Underground
It was a pretty small turnout for Far at the Underground. What's a band got to do? They've been around for a while (though on hiatus), make good music, get airplay on KRZQ, and are sort of, kind of...
View ArticleMinus the Bear at the Knitting Factory
Seattle's Minus the Bear went on early at the Knitting Factory on Thursday. Since I was only sort of familiar with them, I wasn't even sure it was them, at first. Sorry, I like "Planet of Ice" and...
View ArticleWayward CD release
Congrats to Wayward, who celebrated the release of their third or maybe 22nd, EP ("Without a Light") Thursday night at the Knitting Factory.I've seen lots of groups release CDs at the closest bar or...
View ArticleCage the Elephant at the Knit
I saw a coworker after Cage the Elephant wrapped up their show last night at the Knitting Factory. He called them his favorite band and said the show was “amazing.”Cage the Elephant is not my favorite...
View ArticleReview: Silversun Pickups with Against Me!
The Silversun Pickups were striking Monday night, as the band managed to sound pretty much how they sound in the studio (but perhaps with a little more bass).The L.A. band packed people into the Grand...
View ArticleReview: Michael Franti and Spearhead
Unless you had a broken limb, it would have been nearly impossible to leave the Knitting Factory on Wednesday night without a smile on your face.The infectious energy dispensed by Michael Franti and...
View ArticleReview: Dropkick Murphys suited to live shows
Is there any band more suited to drunken, sweaty, shirtless, kilted people jostling in a pit while singing along with every word than the Dropkick Murphys? I won't pretend to be very familiar with the...
View ArticleReview: Aesop Rock at the Knit
Ian Bavitz – stage name Aesop Rock– took his time getting to Reno, despite our rabid and diverse hip-hop scene. That’s OK.“It’s my first time in Reno,” he said a few songs into an 80-minute set. “Only...
View ArticleReview: Freezepop returns with new songs
Oh, Freezepop. Many of your songs sound alike and even when energetic they're somehow low-key, but you are one of the most fun bands to see in a small space like Tonic's stage.They pondered how long...
View ArticleSol Jibe's Tim Snider unleashes solo work
Sol Jibe singer-guitarist-violinist Tim Snider has struck out on his own — for now, at least — with his first solo recording.While Sol Jibe has been around since about 2003, Snider has devoted most of...
View ArticleReview: 'Hazards of Love' Decemberists tribute
Portland folk-rock band the Decemberists are setting out on tour in January to support their upcoming album "The King is Dead." Sadly, the closest they'll come to Reno is a Feb. 14 date in Oakland.But...
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