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Concert Review: Peter Murphy, November 24, Lee’s Palace

I often feel there are two halves to my concert life: the first period was from 1997 – 1999 and the second from 2007 – present. The first time I saw Peter Murphy perform was in 1998, well after he had moved to Turkey, converted to Islam with his wife and two children, and become a musical legend of gargantuan proportions by today’s standards.

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November 24, 2011 No Comments

Concert Review: The Lemonheads, October 17, Lee’s Palace

There are some people, in spite of their every effort and bad habits, that will never age a day. Evan Dando of the Lemonheads happens to be one of those people. If anything, Dando has aged like a fine wine even with his much-publicized affair with drugs, a marriage with a model that has recently ended, and a self-proclaimed lack of ambition.

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October 20, 2011 No Comments

Concert Review: Zola Jesus, October 14, Mod Club

There are a few things that will almost always guarantee a favorable review. First, make it an early show. Second, have a good dinner. Third, make it geographically convenient. Fourth, make it a Friday night.

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October 18, 2011 No Comments

Concert Review: Peter Hook and the Light, September 24, Phoenix Concert Theatre

I have to write a few disclaimers before I dive into this review, as I feel it may arouse some impassioned opinions. First, as conflicted as I feel about some band members embarking on tours without others, it’s within all of the songwriters’ rights to tour such material without other members (particularly when one of its key members is dead). Second, it’s not up to me to decide whether a tour should or shouldn’t happen. I can only report on what my thoughts were.

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September 27, 2011 No Comments
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