Alfred Howard
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Arrow, by Heartless Bastards
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
For most of my adult life I have worked at record stores. One can only listen to the Beatles so many times (though I'm testing that statement everyday). So, with ...
Dr. Dog Fills the Void at Belly Up
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Philadelphia-based psychedelic-rock band Dr. Dog took the stage at Belly Up in support of its sixth studio album, Be the Void. The band hit with the sold-out crowd by kicking ...
The Great Escape Artist, by Jane's Addiction
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Jane's Addiction walked away from music at the top of their game. In the late '80s and early '90s, they brought art back to rock 'n' roll with two studio ...
Lou Reed and Metallica's Lulu Is a Lulu
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
Lou Reed and Metallica's collaboration is a head on collision between two trains and the casualties are the ears of the listeners. The first words uttered on Lulu ("I would ...
Inspired Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey at the Loft — This Ain't Your Daddy's Jazz
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, a quartet from Tulsa, Oklahoma, brought their unique brand of open-minded musicianship to the Loft at UCSD. Touring in support of Race Riot Suite, the quartet ...
Wilco's The Whole Love
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011
“I been young, I been old/I been hurt and consoled/Heart of cold, heart of gold/so I'm told” — “Dawned on Me” The opening line of “Dawned on Me” summarizes Wilco's ...
