Category Archives: Debrief

Boston-area concert reviews and concert photos.

Debrief // Wilco at the Wang Theatre, Boston // Sept. 20, 2011

Wilco’s performance at the Wang last night was by far the shortest headlining set I’ve seen from the band in years. It also happened to be one of my favorites. The setlist was just north of half the number of … Continue reading

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Debrief // Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston // Sept. 19, 2011

Early on in Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s headlining set at the ‘Dise last night, shouts of “We missed you!” could be heard bellowing out from the balcony. It’s been a couple of years since audiences have heard much from … Continue reading

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Debrief // Death Cab for Cutie and Frightened Rabbit at Bank of America Pavilion, Boston // Aug. 1, 2011

When Death Cab for Cutie played a much more intimate show at the ‘Dise less than two months ago, the setlist matched the setting. Though the band was warming up for the release of its seventh album, Codes and Keys, … Continue reading

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Debrief // The Wooden Birds at Great Scott, Boston // July 12, 2011

In its recorded state, the Wooden Birds’ increasingly compelling catalog would seem to be the perfect campfire accompaniment – understated, breezy tunes ripe for hushed sing-alongs and propelled by subtle, hand-driven percussion. In a live setting, Andrew Kenny’s songs take … Continue reading

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Debrief // The Antlers at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston // June 16, 2011

The Antlers played a set heavy on material from their new album, Burst Apart, to an enthusiastic crowd at the ‘Dise last night. Some pictorial evidence follows. Keep your eye on Melophobe for more coverage from the show, coming soon…

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Debrief // The Dodos at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston // June 14, 2011

In stark contrast to openers Gauntlet Hair, the Dodos were all business from the second they took the stage at the ‘Dise last night. The San Francisco indie rock duo – touring as a trio behind its latest album, the … Continue reading

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Debrief // Lykke Li at the House of Blues, Boston // May 20, 2011

Lykke Li’s show at the House of Blues on Friday night was originally slated for the ‘Dise, but the Swedish singer had little trouble filling the more cavernous venue to near capacity. The larger settling was a fortunate turn for … Continue reading

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Debrief // Nik Freitas at Brighton Music Hall // April 25, 2011

You wouldn’t have guessed it from glancing at a setlist that included both some of his oldest songs and some that have yet to be released, but Nik Freitas never quite seemed to get comfortable during a short solo set opening … Continue reading

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Debrief // Iron and Wine & the Low Anthem at the House of Blues, Boston // April 19, 2011

For those who have followed Sam Beam since his earliest days as Iron and Wine, the 10-piece band that backed the bearded singer-songwriter shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Beam’s sound has expanded steadily since the release of his hushed, … Continue reading

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Debrief // Pete Yorn & Ben Kweller at the House of Blues, Boston // March 8, 2011

Pete Yorn anxiously waited two long, super-prolific years to release the album he recorded with Frank Black. As good as that 2010 self-titled release was, it didn’t take long for it to get pushed to the back burner. Ten years … Continue reading

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