Touring to support its new album, Songs of Patience, headliner Alberta Cross played thirteen songs, starting with “Crate of Gold.” Before the band started, lead singer Petter Ericson Stakee said, “This is a bit of a late show, but I promise we’ll make it up to you.” His little gyrating dance — reminiscent […]
The crowd at the House of Blues on Sunday was comprised of middle-aged people who had undoubtedly followed The Jesus and Mary Chain during its ’80s heyday — as well as a number of 20-somethings and teens, who were probably still sucking their thumbs when the band broke up in 1999.
During the nearly […]
New York’s Cold Cave opened for The Jesus and Mary Chain at the House of Blues, and played a darker, Depecheier version of Depeche Mode, with David Bowie-esque vocals. The audience loved Cold Cave’s dramatic and elegant performance, and expressed approval via dancing, singing, and loud cheers.
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The House of Blues hosted Brighton, England’s biggest band, The Kooks, on February 29. Luke Pritchard (vocals), Hugh Harris (guitar), Paul Garred (bass), and Alan Lavian (drums) played an energetic set of their best known songs, “She Moves in Her Own Way,” “Ooh, La,” “Seaside,” and “See the Sun.” Pritchard pumped up the crowd with […]