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Riverwest Fest Day 1: Group Of The Altos silence the crowd, Brief Candles shatter the lights // Recap

by Cal Roach December 19, 2011 -

Riverwest got its due Friday night, and unlike Bay View shows, the crowds didn’t clear out before the headliners.
Wilco at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Matt Wild December 12, 2011 -

A joyous and jubilant show, young beyond its years.
Russian Circles at Cactus Club // Recap

by Cal Roach December 5, 2011 -

Another Cactus Club 15th anniversary show proves to be an “I-was-there” moment.
Beirut at Turner Hall // Recap

by Thomas Michalski December 1, 2011 -

A sold-out crowd paid close—perhaps too close—attention to Zach Condon and company’s enigmatic charms.
The Avett Brothers at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Sarah Elms November 21, 2011 -

Brothers Seth and Scott Avett thrill a sold-out crowd, disastrous sound problems be damned.
John Mellencamp at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Matt Wild November 17, 2011 -

Does the former Cougar have what it takes in 2011? And does he still play that “sucking on chili dog” song?
Found Vs. Found at Oriental Theatre // Recap

by Thomas Michalski November 16, 2011 -

Will the true king of found please stand up?
Tune-Yards at Turner Hall // Recap

by Mike Hauser November 14, 2011 -

“Spontaneous pop prosody,” or just really good music?
Paul Simon at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Steven Hyden November 14, 2011 -

The legendary singer-songwriter’s creative resurgence carries over to his live show.
Crooked Fingers at Cactus Club // Recap

by DJ Hostettler November 14, 2011 -

“This happens every night—we pay someone to yell nice things at us from the audience.”

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Riverwest Fest Day 1: Group Of The Altos silence the crowd, Brief Candles shatter the lights // Recap

Wilco at Riverside Theater // Recap

Russian Circles at Cactus Club // Recap

Beirut at Turner Hall // Recap

The Avett Brothers at Riverside Theater // Recap

John Mellencamp at Riverside Theater // Recap

Found Vs. Found at Oriental Theatre // Recap

Tune-Yards at Turner Hall // Recap

Paul Simon at Riverside Theater // Recap

Crooked Fingers at Cactus Club // Recap

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