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Photos | Madi Diaz + Olivia Barton @ The Sinclair

If there were any doubt about the amazing talents of Madi Diaz, they were most certainly laid to rest Thursday evening at The Sinclair. Touring behind her sixth full-length release Weird Faith, Diaz and long-time collaborator Adam Popick wove through a set comprised of fan-favorites and new releases—barely a month old—which had the audience swaying and singing along as if they’d been listening to them for years. Not enough can be said about Diaz’s ability of to fill an entire venue—not only with music, but with emotion—using only minimal instrumentation and a voice capable of not just drawing you in,…

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Photos | Brent Cobb + Ben Chapman @ The Sinclair

Monday night shows in Boston aren’t always the best attended affairs, but under the roof of The Sinclair this past Monday, Brent Cobb and his stellar band mates—along with killer opener Ben Chapman—saw fit to fight back against that narrative as they took the crowd on a musical sojourn through the heart of the South. Cobb, a Georgia native, turned the stage into a Southern sanctuary. With a voice as rich as the red clay of his homeland, he delved into the soulful depths of country blues and touched upon the raucous spirit of Southern rock all with a touch…

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Photos | Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors + Josiah and the Bonnevilles @ Paradise Rock Club

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors rolled the “Find Your People” tour into Paradise Rock Club this past Friday night and judging by the packed venue and the sing-alongs, that’s exactly what happened. With opening artist and TikTok sensation Josiah and the Bonnevilles setting up the night with full-participation singalong set of his own, that evening will go down in the memory banks as one to remember. The energy in the room was infectious for the Neighbor’s set, as the crowd sang along to hits like “All the Money in the World” and a cover of Adele’s “When We Were Young”.…

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Photos | Devon Gilfillian + Oh He Dead @ The Sinclair

Devon Gilfillian‘s “Love You Anyway” tour—the Nashville-based artist’s first headlining tour which is in support of his sophomore album of the same name—hit The Sinclair in Cambridge, and mannnnnn, did they light it up! With opening artists Oh He Dead, this show was an electric cocktail of soul, funk, and pure unadulterated groove. Oh He Dead—a DC-based DC-based indie soul band on tour in support of their own sophomore album, Pretty—kicked things off with infectious grooves and tight instrumentation, getting the crowd grooving from the drop. Their upbeat, soulful sound set the perfect tone for the evening. But when Gilfillian…

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Photos | AJJ w/ Oceanator, & Gladie @ The Sinclair

AJJ played to a sold out Sinclair in Cambridge, MA on Saturday June 3 with support from Oceanator and Gladie. The packed, eager crowd was singing and moshing all night. AJJ played favorites spanning their career including some songs from their 2023 album Disposable Everything. The band treated the room to their incredible brand of existential dread mixed with upbeat sing-a-longs.

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Photos | Frank Turner w/ The Interrupters, & Chuck Ragan @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Frank Turner brought the house down at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on May 7 and we were there to catch the magic. Frank has an incredibly strong fanbase in Boston. The people that attend his shows every time have formed a community within these shows. The night was complete with the support of the lovely Chuck Ragan as well as the joyous and energetic Interrupters. It’s amazing to see the power in Frank’s music– whether it be his dynamic lyrics, punching choruses, or his and the Sleeping Souls’ live performance. It is really something special to see. …Especially in…

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Photos | Andy Shauf @ Royale Boston

Andy Shauf enchanted the crowd at Royale Boston last Wednesday night with his band. They played plenty of songs from their latest album Norm. Through storytelling and character work, Shauf takes the listener with his character Norm through heartbreak, new love, and even stalking an unattainable love interest.Charm and chills are the two recurring themes in these songs. It was a beautiful night with his band that included their signature woodwinds as well as a lovely supporting set from Marina Allen.

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Photos | Andrew Bird + Madison Cunningham + Ted Poor @ MGM Music Hall Fenway

Andrew Bird played to a captivated crowd at MGM Music Hall Fenway in Boston on Thursday April 13. This was the final stop on this leg of the Inside Problem’s Tour. The show began with Ted Poor, drummer for Andrew Bird’s band, performing a solo drum set. This was followed by Madison Cunningham’s solo set. Both these openers would return to the stage to play and harmonize with Bird’s band. The setlist was beautiful from start to finish with plenty of songs from their latest release and tour namesake, Inside Problems. The show was complete with Andrew Bird’s bewitching whistling,…

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Photos | Ron Gallo + John Roseboro and Co. @ Middle East Upstairs

Ron Gallo kicked off their tour with a blast of a show on April 5th at the Middle East in Cambridge. The band was joined with support from the lovely John Roseboro and Co. They had the room bobbing and dancing all night. Ron Gallo has just released a phenomenal album on March 3 called Foreground Music – an indie rock Must Listen.

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