It’s official: in six weeks TT the Bears will shutter and disappear, leaving Central Square that much more normal.

Right next door to the Middle East, TT’s booked bands that would have struggled in that larger venue. But that gave TT’s the freedom to feature all kinds of unknown but enjoyable acts.

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I used to spend my free time hanging out in the Boston club scene, seeing live music nearly every day. In those years, I saw a lot of noteworthy shows, some of which are cherished memories.

But those days peaked about sixteen years ago. I really don’t go ( Read more... )

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So Thursday was Valentines Day. When I'm seeing someone, it's usually a day like any other, with the added irritation that no one ever gets me much of anything, especially flowers. When I'm not seeing anyone (like now, having just broken up with Inna a couple weeks ago), it's about equally disappointing, but without any real consolation of at least ( Read more... )