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Small town librarian, history buff, music gourmand, film geek, aspiring poker player, Denver Nuggets enthusiast.

Openers the Front Bottoms and Fake Problems impress Say Anything fans at Firebird [Live Review]

Posted on April 4, 2012

Seeing bands that one really likes open for less attractive headliners usually tends to be a disappointing experience. This is especially true if there are four or more bands on the bill and the sets are clipped short. Mostly it’s just a … Continue reading →

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A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Mansions, and Young Statues at FUBAR – 3/21/12 [Live Review]

Posted on March 22, 2012

It’s noon the day after and my ears are still ringing from last night’s show. I have been seeing loud concerts in small venues for 14 years, which is half my life, and I can remember maybe five shows that … Continue reading →

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Los Campesinos! shakes the Chicago audience at the Metro [Live Review]

Posted on February 7, 2012

By Lauren Smalley When a band writes albums centered around heartbreak, death, failed hook-ups, and misery you might expect the live show to be emotional and dark – with an almost reverential audience. Despite the angsty subject matter of Los … Continue reading →

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