Sometimes a show is so good you can’t believe it happened. Of course—after the last couple of years—any show is a great thing, but the Aaron Lee Tasjan + Tristen show last week was ridiculously great. Tasjan’s set was, as you would expect if you’re at all familiar with the artist, the perfect blend of old and new, rockers and ballads, covers and originals. As far as the Music Savage crew is concerned, ALT’s sets are some of the best in the game today. Missing a chance to catch one is on the level of original sin. While we’re at…
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If you’re unfamiliar with the band Glorietta, you’ve been seriously missing out. The “unlikely singer-songwriter super group” helmed by the one-and-only Matthew Vasquez are everything you hope for when you venture out to see live music. It may sound like hyperbole, but as someone who has seen his share of shows, I swear to you that it’s true. These shows aren’t about every note being perfect, but each and every moment is without question just that. From the antics of those not currently taking their turn leading vocals, to the gut wrenching solo numbers, to the passing of the Patron—there’s…
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBPTrLmbZT0[/youtube] If you were lucky enough to catch Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth when they graced Boston with their amazing stage presence at Brighton Music Hall on Thursday, February 1st for the “American Folk on Tour” show you witnessed a duo perfectly in sync with each other, and with the political climate we live in today. The two storytellers in song currently star in the new movie, American Folk, and are crisscrossing the country in support of the film’s beautiful soundtrack, which is a collection of classic folk songs and original compositions by Purdy and Rubarth. Joe Purdy and Amber…
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“I don’t have anything prepared, but I’m here…” Purdy remarked as he looked over to a stool that held a bottle of water, a cup full of amber liquid and his notebook. And with that, we embarked on an evening of music that brings people together not just for enjoyment, but for a reason. I’ve previously babbled on extensively about Joe Purdy’s ability to draw a crowd in and keep every ear and eye attentive to his performance, and this past Sunday night at Brighton Music Hall was no different. But I feel that there’s a clarification that needs to…
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If you were anywhere near Brighton Music Hall this past Thursday night, you likely fell victim to all the charms of Portland, Oregon’s latest family export Joseph. Sisters Meg, Allie, and Nat Closner brought their folk-pop talents to a packed house and didn’t leave any of the diverse crowd wanting. With splendid harmonies and solid hooks, the sisters and their more-than-capable band, took a journey through songs that reminisced all parts of their lives and brought the house along with them, in spirit and voice. There’s no doubt that selling out BMH is just the first step on the way…
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In 2014, Joe Purdy put out what I thought was the best (and most overlooked) album of the year. While most were focused on the talk of Sturgill Simpson saving Country music, Joe Purdy wrote, recorded, produced and released Eagle Rock Fire—wait for it—for free. Having been a causal Purdy fan since Julie Blue (circa 2004) I was happy to dip back into an artist that I hadn’t given much thought to recently, but that had certainly marked a period in my life. Well damn if I didn’t fall so hard for that album that I still listen regularly today.…
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Two RayLand Baxter shows in 6 days? Twist my arm. This time, I was fortunate enough to catch RayLand and his new band (and a fuLL set from Margaret GLaspy!) about two hours and 30 minutes cLoser to my humbLe abode at Brighton Music HaLL. I arrived just as Margaret took the stage (unfortunateLy missing an opening set from LocaL kiLLers Last Good Tooth,) and from the minute I entered untiL the Last notes of the show it seemed more and more peopLe kept packing the room. I didn’t hear that it had soLd out, but if it wasn’t, it couLdn’t…
5 CommentsPhotos by Boston Concert Photography This past Thursday night, Joe Pug and Chris Porterfield of Field Report brought a little bit of late July to Brighton Music Hall. As part of the Newport Folk Presents series, the two acts—both of whom hit the stage at this summer’s 56th Newport Folk Festival—made themselves right at home in Allston. Porterfield, sans the rest of his musical companions, opened up the evening with a set of songs and a comforting wit that quickly brought those unfamiliar with the band’s material into the fold. Those of us who were fans of the music before…
8 CommentsThe Elected – Go For The Throat On the first or second listen of The Elected’s third album Bury Me In My Rings, you don’t really think about where this music fits in best. But live, it’s clear that all of the songs off their new record are tailor made for a west-coast beach party. Preferably around a bonfire. At sunset. And so in the dark Brighton Music Hall, on a Tuesday night the setting wasn’t exactly perfect but the sound was. There were ukeleles, bongo drums and lap steel. Playing mostly songs off their latest, the Elected played to…
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