New shows for Jan. 2011

The New Year isn't even here, but we've already got three shows ready to go!


Start the new year off right with two newcomers, The Fifth Minute and Less than Three and my old friends from Only at Night.








Sure to become an annual shindig, Boston Twangefied hits the stage at Precinct with great bands like the Brooklyns and Asa Brebner, plus prizes and special guests!






No flyer as if now, but the show is definitely worth the price of admission! Sierra and Andrew, Whispering Tree and Hadrian's Heroes hit the stage at Church. Check out the listing here.

New photo galleries

Plenty of new photos for your viewing pleasure.

At the Rosebud Bar, The Brooklyns and the Darlings rocked the night away with some kickass country/rock tunes. Check out all the photos here.



The Middle East saw a night of the best of the local hip-hop scene. Bunty Shakur, Mike Boston, Cathy Cathodic and Anti_Theory! More photos here.

The Noise celebrates 30 years

I'm a more recent reader of the Noise, but I've come to respect it as THE source for all the local music news. They've got a slew of well-written articles by folks in the know, articles written for anyone and everyone. You don't need to be a Berklee grad to understand what they're talking about. Whether you're a diehard music fan or just a casual listener, this mag's got something for everyone.

The Noise also has tons of show and CD reviews, and anyone can be a writer. If you've got a love for the local scene, just put pen to paper and pass along your thoughts on some of the shows or bands in town.

Rita and Lolita are a section that's not to be missed. These two pose some pretty cool questions to musicians of all kinds, and keep us up to date on what's happening.

Happy 30th to TMax and all the others at the Noise.

www.thenoise-boston.com.

Great Scott-InAeona, The Battleships Cometh, A Wish for Fire and Protean Collective

InAeona, The Battleships Cometh, A Wish for Fire and Protean Collective



One of the best shows of 2010, without a doubt! The metal band InAeona made for a strong opening with a great light display during their set. The music's heavy, but blends a variety of sounds to make this trio stand out in a big way. Lead singer Bridge's lyrics matched the instruments shot for shot, never backing down for a moment.



The Battleships Cometh....well, they lack definition, but that's not a bad thing at all. With songs like "Kata of the Man Bear," this rock quartet sticks in your mind in the best way possible-by sounding like nothing you've heard before. Lead singer Leilani gets in the audience's face and dares them to wander back to the bar. I noticed few in the crowd taking the challenge.



A Wish for Fire kept the momentum going with an intense set. Great vocals combined with pulsing instrumentation caught the audience and held them fast-suffice to say, their CD has been added to my collection. The crowd responded in a huge way, and I can see how they've played a sold-out show at the Middle East.





I've reviewed the onstage antics of Protean Collective more times than I can say-literally! This was their last show of the year and the beginning of a break for the band as they work on new material. They played a couple new songs, and if this is any indication of what's coming up, I'll be first in line for the new CD.


Check out more photos on my Facebook page here. And be sure to listen to Citywide Blackout, every Thursday at 10 p.m. on CyberStationUSA.

Show uploads

Citywide Blackout hits you with some early Christmas cheer-two new show uploads!


Video Game Orchestra





Bunty Shakur and Battle Cry Highway

Middle East and O'Brien's shows

Two kickass shows coming up this December-miss them at your peril! Nah, just kidding, but you really should check them out.

Facebook event listing can be found here.





Here's the Facebook event listing.