Archive for November, 2008

Rules for the Dance: A Guide for Survival and Enjoyment of Concerts

November 25th, 2008 – 9:15 am Posted by J Frazzetta

Since there is no proper etiquette for a general admission show, I’m going to cover some ground rules and tips for surviving the floor while trying to enjoy the show.

Be sure to eat before the show and have some water. When you’re on the floor you may not get a chance to use the [...]

Band Suggestion: Alter Bridge

November 19th, 2008 – 6:36 am Posted by Louise
Tagged as: Music Opinions

I’ve always liked alternative rock, it’s not too heavy, not too light, for me it’s “just right.” I consider it the gray area between heavy metal and pop, though I can understand if other disagree. I really love the sound of Three Days Grace, but honestly the lyrics seem too depressing, an example track title being the [...]

Gig Review: Nine Inch Nails, Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester NH, 11/8/08

November 18th, 2008 – 8:09 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Concert Review, Rock

After a tough morning at the Phantom Gourmet Phest, I decided to follow that up with Nine Inch Nails in Manchester. How could I miss their only NH appearance? This would be my first time seeing Trent and Co. Touring behind their latest releases The Slip and Ghosts I-IV, there was plenty of new material [...]

Let’s Hear It for the Boys

November 11th, 2008 – 9:10 am Posted by J Frazzetta
Tagged as: Music Opinions

It must be fall, and how do I know for certain? Easy, Don Henley’s answer to Thin Lizzy is in heavy rotation on the radio. No, not that song about dirty clothing, it’s “The Boys of Summer”, silly. Think about it: that song is the answer to “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin [...]