Concert Reviews

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Written by Janet Rhoads Thursday, 14 February 2013 21:15

From sweet trills to ominous tones, I love the interesting ways she manipulates her voice, and that it sometimes makes me uncomfortable.

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Written by Chuck Lavazzi Sunday, 10 February 2013 00:00

The integration of the solo part with the orchestra is really quite seamless and the balance between light and dark couldn’t be better.

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Written by Chuck Lavazzi Sunday, 10 February 2013 00:00

The Winter Opera production boasted some fine singing actors, especially in the central roles, but some of the cameo parts were noticeably weaker.

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Written by Chuck Lavazzi Friday, 08 February 2013 00:00

Local gal Debby Lennon captured every nuance of Ravel’s exoticism and de Parny’s poetry.

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Written by Chuck Lavazzi Sunday, 03 February 2013 00:00

After multiple bows, he returned with an encore: Liszt’s equally thorny “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6,” delivered all the fire one could wish for.

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Written by Sara Boyd Thursday, 31 January 2013 13:47

“Rain don’t change the sun/Jealous is the night when the morning comes."

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Written by Mike Koehler Monday, 28 January 2013 13:49

I know I’m gushing about how everything was peachy, that’s because really I couldn’t find anything wrong with this show.

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Written by David Von Nordheim Monday, 28 January 2013 13:43

A lo-fi wash of vaguely new wave-inflected dance rock, ON AN ON brings to mind M83 at their most emotive.

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Written by Brett Berliner Saturday, 26 January 2013 12:54

Despite a freezing day inside the Newport Music Hall, vocalist Hamilton Leithauser was hoarse and drenched in sweat by the end of the show, every bit the leading man.

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Written by Chuck Lavazzi Friday, 25 January 2013 09:22

The sound seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere—most appropriate for this ethereal music.

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Written by J. Church Monday, 21 January 2013 21:56

The loyal, but somewhat sparse crowd had an amplified reaction to the band’s seamless transitions.

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Written by Janet Rhoads Sunday, 13 January 2013 21:24

Father John Misty croons you out of that dark place, practically skipping and swinging sparklers in the air while he plies you with a glass of spirits, a wink, and smile.

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Written by Janet Rhoads Sunday, 13 January 2013 20:27

A banjo equals instantaneous happiness.

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Written by Janet Rhoads Monday, 17 December 2012 14:39

The next time they come to town, I would like it even better if the venue were full to bursting.

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Written by Joseph O’Fallon Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:20

The sexual growl of “Treat Me Like a Dog” was a surprising show highlight that found the audience clapping along to its breakdown.

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Written by Michael Koehler Monday, 26 November 2012 09:16

Everyone wanted to rock out and dance around and most people got that. Again, just a metric ass ton of energy on stage.

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Written by Janet Rhoads Monday, 19 November 2012 13:17

It is not an exaggeration to say that I would not be the person I am today if I hadn’t discovered her music.

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Written by Kelly Glueck Tuesday, 13 November 2012 21:07

Her flawless performance proved she had a stern drive and loyal dedication to the presentation of each song.

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Written by Bruce Matlock Tuesday, 13 November 2012 02:34

Singing “Hey Jude” alongside tens of thousands is a life-altering experience.

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Written by Janet Rhoads Sunday, 11 November 2012 21:02

I dare you to listen to songs from their self-titled debut LP and not just fall stupid, silly in love with them.

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Written by Brian Cheli Tuesday, 06 November 2012 19:53

The greatest display of Mac-mastery came with his mashup of DJ Logic’s “French Quarter” and Skrillex’s “Reptile,” complete with a dash of “Insane in the Membrane.”

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Written by Janet Rhoads Tuesday, 06 November 2012 19:39

These modern artists have picked up a punk-rock attitude here, a jazzy vibe there, and a more pronounced folk sensibility.