Written by Danielle I have a soft spot for bands containing a single female member who is not the lead singer (i.e. a female in a band who plays in instrument and is not a front woman backed up by a bunch of nameless faceless dudes playing music). I also have a soft spot for Indie rock bands, especially the dying breed of Indie bands that are actually signed to an independent … [Read more...] about SSPU and Viva Voce Live
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Hot Gossip
Within the past couple of years, there has been a huge influx of indie bands that have had the limelight thrust upon them by various media outlets. Television of late has seemed to jump on the bandwagon more than usual, with prime time dramas releasing soundtracks chock full of bands that college kids love to namedrop on a day to day basis. It almost seems that with this … [Read more...] about Hot Gossip
Little Chicks, Lots of Dixie
Time has changed Natalie Maines. The once-perky lead singer for the Dixie Chicks has perhaps grown up, or been affected by motherhood, or been dulled slightly by controversy. Whatever it is, it makes for a completely different concert-going experience. On July 16, I saw the Dixie Chicks' "On Top of the World" tour, making it the fourth time I had seen them in concert. The … [Read more...] about Little Chicks, Lots of Dixie
Justify My Love
Thousands of half-naked teenage girls can't be wrong. At least, that's what I told myself as I sat wide-eyed in the sea of girl-flesh attending the Justin Timberlake/Christina Aguilera concert last Saturday night in San Jose. I went to the concert a fan of Justin, but didn't know anything about Christina other than I have seen a lot of her bare skin in Maxim. I couldn’t sing … [Read more...] about Justify My Love
View From a Hill
I've been to Indigo Girls concerts in four different states, and seen them in all sorts of venues - everything from small clubs to performing arts halls to a college gymnasium and outdoor concert pavilions. The experience, though, is always the same. The Girls are low-key, gracious, and possibly more talented with each and every album. The fans are similarly casual and grateful … [Read more...] about View From a Hill