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November 19, 2009 6:34 AM
R. Kelly Wows His Hometown Chicago
Here’s a great problem to have: more hits than you could conceivably play in a 90-minute concert.
It sure beats R. Kelly’s other problems. Tuesday and Wednesday marked his first hometown concerts since being...
November 19, 2009 4:36 AM
Baroness Rock D.C. on Opening Night
Launching their U.S. tour Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., Savannah, GA, quartet Baroness wasted little time in showing off the grand, intricate style of Blue Record, one of 2009's most acclaimed metal albums.
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November 18, 2009 8:09 AM
John Mayer Plays to the Cameras in NYC
As a fleet of cameras zoomed over the crowd eagerly awaiting the second show of John Mayer's new tour at New York City's Beacon Theatre on Tuesday night, a man stepped onstage to explain what was going on. "This is not...
November 17, 2009 11:47 AM
'New Moon' Premieres in L.A.
New Moon mania hit L.A. hard Monday night, and the film's stars were as frazzled as anyone by the hysteria surrounding the highly anticipated sequel.
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November 17, 2009 7:59 AM
Freak Out: Devendra Banhart Kicks Off Tour!
His hair long (but not excessively so), his face slightly obscured by five o'clock shadow (but not fully-bearded), and wearing jeans and a T-shirt underneath an open long-sleeve button-up, Devendra Banhart sang roughly...
November 17, 2009 6:29 AM
Raphael Saadiq Wows in Seattle Tour Opener
One city, four concerts, nine months: Most performers would wear out their welcome, but Raphael Saadiq is not most performers -- and Seattle can't get enough of the lady-killing, big-band-leading soul slinger.
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November 13, 2009 11:01 AM
The Cranberries Reunite After Six Years
Numerous bouquets of flowers made their way from audience to stage Thursday night in Baltimore as the Cranberries played their first U.S. concert in more than six years—accepted by beaming frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan,...
November 10, 2009 7:30 AM
Johnny Marr Joins the Cribs for L.A. Tour Opener
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr took time out from his gig playing in Modest Mouse to join the Cribs at the Roxy in West Hollywood on Monday for the first American date of the U.K. group's new tour.
Heavy...
November 09, 2009 6:48 AM
Julian Casablancas Launches L.A. Residency
If this pop star thing doesn’t work out, Julian Casablancas has a great future as a production designer.
The 31-year-old Strokes frontman unveiled his synth-pop side with a splash on Friday night, kicking off...
