As a result of certain life events due to transpire next year, I may not be going to concerts / festivals at the same rate I used to, so it’s a good thing that I went all out this year. This was my first year I went to Bonnaroo in addition to my usual Pitchfork [...]

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James Bond has long been one of my favorite film heroes. Growing up I would watch and rewatch my favorite Bond films (mostly taped on VHS from TBS “15 Days of 007″ marathons) and although the franchise’s quality is pretty hit-or-miss, I’ll always have a particular fondness for the suave secret agent. The latest Bond [...]

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I definitely agree with You Ain’t No Picasso’s assessment of ?uestlove‘s Super Jam, I had an amazing time but I know there was so many people that would have enjoyed it much more, seeing that it was D’Angelo‘s first live U.S. performance in 12 years. My experience with D’angelo doesn’t extend much past his controversial “Untitled” [...]

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After taking the gig as Jimmy Fallon‘s house band, The Roots popularity has soared but they don’t get to do as many live shows. So getting the chance to see them in a prime spot at Bonnaroo on Saturday night was very special treat, and the legendary Philly crew definitely rose to the occasion. After [...]

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With everything that’s been going on in my life this year, graduating college, getting married, starting a new job, I didn’t make it out to as many concerts as I have in the past.  The shows I did see this year though, stand among the music experiences I’ve ever had. These are the 15 performances [...]

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The Roots were second only to The Flaming Lips on my most anticipated acts list for Summer Camp. The crew is known to put on extraordinary live shows, and this being my first experience with the band, I came out pretty blown away. I should preface this by saying I don’t own any of The [...]

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