Archive for August, 2008

Gorgeous Frankenstein: A Gorgeous New Style Of Music

August 26th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Jason Baudendistel

Even after leaving The Misfits, Doyle Frankenstein knew that he still would have music as a part of his life. The punk legend went on to form Kryst The Conqueror before his recent formation of the metal band Gorgeous Frankenstein. Doyle’s newfound metal home is steadily building a cult following of metalheads and punk [...]

Fight With Tools

August 21st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by C Zuver
Tagged as: Album Review

Yes, we can figure out how to ride a bike with no handlebars.

But can you start a band that not only puts rock, rap, and politics together without making critics use the Rage word and puts rap that isn’t typical “white boy” brand corny in the mix? Not only that, but could [...]

Gig Review: Herbie Hancock, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 8/13/08

August 20th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Concert Review

If you listened to WKNH from 2003 to 2005 and heard the intro riff of “Chameleon”, then you probably were listening to my show: The Alternative Pollution. Herbie Hancock’s funky tune was my intro every week as I played new alt-rock for the next few hours. At a staggering 15 minutes for the song, I [...]

Stick This in Your Ears

August 19th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Album Review

I always knew the Internet would be good for something one of these days. Taking the advice of Rolling Stone, I paid www.Kingsofleon.com a visit –official site of Kings of Leon- and listened to their new single “Crawl”. Holy fuzz, Batman! This song has a great opening riff and when the vocals start up, strap [...]

Gig Review: Coldplay, TD Banknorth Garden, 8/4/08

August 14th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Concert Review

You could ask me how this show was, or you could ask: Gwyneth Paltrow, Blythe Danner, Kate Bosworth, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, Tom Brady, even Gisele Bundchen. You’ll probably get the same answer: awesome.

We hit up the Garden for our first encounter with Chris Martin and company. The end stage set in place, a [...]

Review: Steve Centorino, Tom’s Gourmet Marketplace

August 13th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Michele

This past Saturday, my new husband, our best friends, and I headed to Northboro, MA, to watch Steve Centorino perform at Tom’s Gourmet Marketplace.  We had not heard Steve perform nor been to this restaurant/shop previously.  We were delighted with both.
Steve did an excellent job combining original songs and covers throughout his two and a [...]

The Top 5 Bands On the Rise

August 13th, 2008 – 6:55 am Posted by Jason Baudendistel
Tagged as: Music Opinions

5. Schoolyard Heroes – On the heels of their latest album and first music video for “Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame”, this Seattle based group has been gaining a steady cult following. They are looking to invade even more homes and create even more fans by 2009.
4. Pierce The Veil – Fueled by a [...]

Disposable Razor

August 5th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Music Opinions

A few weeks ago we were visiting friends when my eyes fell upon a media rack. Inspecting the music, I discovered a fine collection of classic 90’s alt-rock. There amidst all the flannel I saw it: Bush’s second album, Razorblade Suitcase.

I hadn’t listened to that album in almost a decade. Needless to say I [...]