Tag Archives: House of Blues

Debrief // Frightened Rabbit at the House of Blues, Boston // April 2, 2013

With each area gig – on stages small and now big – it’s become increasingly clear that when Frightened Rabbit comes to Boston it’s probably a good idea to make sure your schedule is otherwise clear.

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Debrief // Ben Folds Five at the House of Blues, Boston // Oct. 13, 2012

A reunited Ben Folds Five made its much-anticipated return to Boston on Saturday night, playing a to a rabid, sold-out crowd at the House of Blues. The band’s nearly 2-hour set started out super-mid-tempo – and super-jazzy – before the … Continue reading

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Debrief // Beirut at the House of Blues, Boston // Aug. 28, 2012

Local fans had waited a very long time for this, and on Tuesday night – nearly a year to the date after the band’s latest album was unleashed on the world – Zach Condon finally brought Beirut back to Boston.

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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 // 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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Debrief // Josh Ritter & Scott Hutchison at the House of Blues // Feb. 11, 2011

Josh Ritter held court over what may have been the most jovial brawl anyone has ever seen Friday night at the House of Blues. The one-time Somerville native had dubbed the night’s festivities a Valentine’s Day Brawl, but from the … Continue reading

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Debrief // Mumford & Sons at the House of Blues // Nov. 11, 2010

By all accounts, Mumford & Sons’ return to Boston was a triumphant one. The venue: House of Blues, a massive leap in capacity from the band’s show at the Middle East back in May, and one of the biggest rooms … Continue reading

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