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Was R.E.M. ready for MSG?
R.E.M. was rock-solid at their recent show in New York's fabled Madison Square Garden, pulling out gems old and new. But was is enough? That's the question on Josh Lieberson's mind. STORY
THE SUMMER OF LIVE
Feel the need to drink outside? Try a Dave Matthews Band show
There's nothing quite like tailgating at a summer concert. And as far as settings go, you could do much worse than a Dave Matthews Band show. Joshua Lieberson explains. STORY
Previewing the giants of Summer 2008
With Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam making the rounds this summer, there will be plenty to see in amphitheatres and hockey rinks. STORY
Car lots and the Black Keys
Through vacant auto warehouses to a new New York City venue, Joshua Lieberson finds the Black Keys in top form in support of their latest record, Attack and Release. STORY
CONCERT REPORTS
Ozomatli kick off the (almost) summer
Joshua Lieberson takes us through the experience of catching Ozomatli at the height of the New York tourism season.
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The argument for the Foo FightersAre they the most revolutionary band of our time? Probably not. But what the Foo Fighters put on a show that's tough to beat.
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Windy City sounds
From Charlie Musslewhite to the Black Keys to Ben Harper to the Roots, Lollapalooza was a rocking success.
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NEW CLASSICS
Legendary Rant
A decade following its release, Rant in E-Minor keeps the spirit — and rage — of Bill Hicks alive.
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Rude debut
Seattle's first fuzzgun was fired in 1988. In their debut, Mudhoney turned up and tuned out on the snarling Superfuzz Bigmuff.
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