Posted 2 years ago
Who’s in Town!? Not to miss shows in… Boston!
When I was a kid, I would record songs whenever they came on the radio. No matter what part of the song I’d catch, I’d just hit record. Shopping during the holidays reminds me of those unintentional cassette remixes. Walking from store to store, you hear the same songs over and over again. Never start to finish, which is why they get stuck in your head.
This December, do yourself a favor. Duck out of the malls before the refrain from “Christmas Shoes” gets engraved on your cranium and go see some live music!
Like…
12/5 Ryan Montbleau Band (w/Caravan of Thieves, Yahuba Garcia) @ Paradise Rock Club … Because if you haven’t gotten your arse to one of RMB’s 200 shows this year, you’re missing out.
12/7 Weezer (w/Jack’s Mannequin & Motion City Soundtrack)
@ Agganis Arena … Because the song that Butch Walker penned for them is STILL in your head.
12/09 Raphael Saadiq (w/Soulive, Anjulie) @ House of Blues … Because you totally dug Tony! Toni! Tone!
12/09 Julian Velard (w/Tim Blane) @ Red Room (Cafe 939) … Because we’ve got some tickets for you! Follow @BandsinBoston on Twitter for more info!
12/10 Sidewalk Driver (w/Blizzard of 78, & Eddie Japan) @ Church Boston … Because dancing to powerpop is one of my recommended ways to keeping warm
this winter.
12/11 The Appreciation Post (w/Freezepop, Plushgun, & Televandals)
@ Middle East Club (Downstairs) … Because Alternative Press Magazine just featured them as one of the Top Unsigned Bands of the month (Dec. Issue 257).
12/11 Will Dailey’s Festival Holidad (w/The Luxury, Violent Nine, and Brendan Boogie) @ Paradise Rock Club … Because Will is up for 3 Boston Music Awards (Best Album, Best Act, Best Singer/Songwriter of the Year).
12/12 Bang Camaro (w/Power Glove/Violent Soho) @ Paradise Rock Club
… Because even if you’re an expert on Rock Band 2 you know hearing BC
live is way better.
12/18 Mean Creek (w/Township, Movers & Shakers, Cropduster) @ Middle East Club (Upstairs) … Because they’re also nominated for 3 Boston Music Awards (Song of the Year, New Act of the Year, Americana Act of the Year).
12/29 Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers (w/Javier Colon) @ Club Passim … Because you’ve got no excuse. He’s got a show at 7PM AND 10PM.
12/31 Amanda Palmer with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops @ Symphony Hall
… Because even though it’s sold out.. you’re hoping that your friend/significant other/great aunt Gertrude bought you tickets as a surprise New Year’s present.
There are so many bands coming through town for the holidays, I know I
missed some gigs. Who knew December was the hot month to tour? Anyway, are
there any bands I missed? Are you a musician that’d like us to tweet out a
gig? @ us on the @BandsinBoston feed. Oh, and happy holidays!
