Reflecting back on the hundreds-if not thousands-of concerts I've been to, there are a couple that stand out as tremendously disappointing, and they have quite a bit in common.

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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... )

Anyone care to venture a guess who that handsome baldy fanboy in the front row is, rocking out to the first DEVO show in Boston in 25 years? (the original writeup here)

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I remember the first time I learned of DEVO’s existence. It was 1981. After he got home from work, my father used to watch the Merv Griffin Show before supper. One day, his musical guest was a band called DEVO. I wish I could find it on the net somewhere.

They came on in their energy domes and played “Whip It”, plus one or ( Read more... )