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Go see Malkmus and the Jicks!
I have been really enjoying the new Jicks release – Real Emotional Trash. And Fred and I were both pumped up to trek into Milwaukee to see Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks last night at the Pabst Theater.
The second night of the tour – and the show was incredible. Definately one of my all-time top concerts. Malkmus is a very creative guitar player and The Jicks are really excellent. Joanne Bolme on bass even made the point that with Janet Weiss joining her on drums – “Who needs guitars anyway?”
Chicago area friends can still see them tonight (3/21) at the Vic Theater. Do it if you can!
Here are some “pocket pictures” to tide you over. Fred will be posting the real deal soon!
Rock on!
Robin Trower at Barrymore Theatre
Saturday, April 5th, 2008
8:00pm $35
Robin Trower has been a Guitar Hero for decades now, since acquiring the “guitar god” limelight for awhile during the 1970′s.
Trower was an original member of Procol Harum in 1967 (with hit singles including “Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador”). After going solo in 1973, he established the style that brought him individual fame with his power trio, the Robin Trower Band. His Hendrix-like style and Strat/Marshall tone was well known to live music fans and guitar worshipers during this period. I had all his early albums – and saw him in the mid-70’s at the Chicago Auditorium touring behind Bridge of Sighs. It was a tough ticket to get, and a great concert.
Trower has said, “I’m always practicing and I’m always trying to improve my playing, but it is in front of an audience that I really get to feel the music.” If you get to this show, you’ll understand why. It’s a powerful and visceral guitar technique best played loud. So I’m quite excited to see Robin Trower again! And it should be particularly fun to see him in the confines of the Barrymore. This performance will be his final US show on the 2008 world tour, before it continues in the UK and Europe.
During the mid-70’s, Trower’s style was very moody and atmospheric with flashes of stunning guitarmanship. Later recordings ventured more into the blues rock arena, as he has followed his muse. The Robin Trower Band has released 24 albums over the years, and his discography includes another 17 albums (including Procol Harum and collaborations that Robin has done with Bryan Ferry and Jack Bruce). On this tour, the Robin Trower Band has been performing songs spanning Robin’s entire career, including new material from his latest release, Seven Moons, a collaboration with Jack Bruce (Cream).
I hate to put labels on music – but Debra can file this under: “Rock / Blues-Rock / Psychedelic / Power Trios.”
Past dates on this tour have sold out. Get tickets soon, if you are interested in seeing this real life Guitar Hero do his thing.
See ya there! – Mister Bill
Upcoming Show: Black Mountain at High Noon Saloon – March 23, 2008
Black Mountain
w/ Birds of Avalon + Nordic Nomadic
High Noon Saloon – March 23, 2008
9:00 PM / $10 cover / 21 and up
Upcoming Show: Stephen Malkmus + Jicks – 3/20
| Stephen Malkmus + Jicks w/ John Vanderslice Pabst Theater – March 20th, 2008 8:00pm; $17/$20 DOS |
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Drive-By Truckers & The Felice Bros. @ The Pabst Theater – Feb. 28, 2008
Madison Music Review caught the Drive-By Truckers on their Home Front Tour at the wonderful Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. Their set list was mainly comprised of songs from the amazing new release (Brighter Than Creation’s Dark) balanced by their other releases. The opened with the touching song, “Two Daughters and a Wife” and ended with “Buttholeville >> State Trooper”. Once again DBT has managed to amaze the crowd with a full-on rock show. (Photos F.Simani)
