Dr Sardonicus
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I have inquisitive ears
Neko Case, at the Queen, in Wilmington, De. Love seeing great artists close to home. She was excellent, and her band top notch, and because she could see me, and I was behaving myself(well, mostly because she could see me) no photos. Just imagine her and her band in the stage setup shot
January 17, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Neko Case, at the Queen, in Wilmington, De. Love seeing great artists close to home. She was excellent, and her band top notch, and because she could see me, and I was behaving myself(well, mostly because she could see me) no photos. Just imagine her and her band in the stage setup shot
My first show of the New Year, the mysterious and magical Cate Le Bon, at the Transfer. The album she released last year, "Micelangelo Dying", was one of my favorites of the year, and her band, as always, was stellar
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 AM
My first show of the New Year, the mysterious and magical Cate Le Bon, at the Transfer. The album she released last year, "Micelangelo Dying", was one of my favorites of the year, and her band, as always, was stellar
Shows I saw this year, I visited 7 venues I had never been to before; Argilla Brewing Co., Ting Pavilion, Concert Under the Stars, The Rusty Nail, Kelly's Logan House, Wiggins Park, and City Winery. I also went to a House Show with tickets as opposed to a House Show with a drunken brawl
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Shows I saw this year, I visited 7 venues I had never been to before; Argilla Brewing Co., Ting Pavilion, Concert Under the Stars, The Rusty Nail, Kelly's Logan House, Wiggins Park, and City Winery. I also went to a House Show with tickets as opposed to a House Show with a drunken brawl
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Merry Christmas!
Since it's that time, my favorite albums of the year, somewhat in order
December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Since it's that time, my favorite albums of the year, somewhat in order
Built to Spill, at the Transfer, probably my last show of the year, it's nice to go out on a high note(and there were a lot of them) an almost 2 your long guitar extravaganza
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Built to Spill, at the Transfer, probably my last show of the year, it's nice to go out on a high note(and there were a lot of them) an almost 2 your long guitar extravaganza
Last night, Speedy Ortiz at Johnny Brendas, bringing the heat on a frozen night. If Built To Spill hadn't announced a surprise tour for the end of the year, I would have begun and ended 2025 seeing Speedy
December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Last night, Speedy Ortiz at Johnny Brendas, bringing the heat on a frozen night. If Built To Spill hadn't announced a surprise tour for the end of the year, I would have begun and ended 2025 seeing Speedy
Alright, finally a song I voted for made the XPN 885 Greatest Cover Song Countdown, David Bromberg coming in at 393 with a live version of "Mr. Bojangles. #XPNCountdown
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Alright, finally a song I voted for made the XPN 885 Greatest Cover Song Countdown, David Bromberg coming in at 393 with a live version of "Mr. Bojangles. #XPNCountdown
The Beths, at the Transfer, touring in support of their latest album "Straight Line Was A Lie" one of my favorites of this year, great harmonies and they rock hard when they feel the need
December 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Beths, at the Transfer, touring in support of their latest album "Straight Line Was A Lie" one of my favorites of this year, great harmonies and they rock hard when they feel the need
Last night, The Aimee Mann &Ted Leo Christmas Show with Nellie Mckay,Paul F. Tompkins & Josh Gonderman at the City Winery. Songs, skits and general foolishness to get one in the Holiday Spirit
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Last night, The Aimee Mann &Ted Leo Christmas Show with Nellie Mckay,Paul F. Tompkins & Josh Gonderman at the City Winery. Songs, skits and general foolishness to get one in the Holiday Spirit
Her dog Arrow, really well behaved, he kept her company but he wasn't much of an accompanist
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Her dog Arrow, really well behaved, he kept her company but he wasn't much of an accompanist
The Mynabirds, aka Laura Burhenn, at a house show(there's a first time for everything) playing songs from her just released album "It's Ok To Go Backwards If You Keep Moving Forward", her first album in almost 10 years
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The Mynabirds, aka Laura Burhenn, at a house show(there's a first time for everything) playing songs from her just released album "It's Ok To Go Backwards If You Keep Moving Forward", her first album in almost 10 years
Wednesday, bringing their psychotic blend of Country, Psychdelica, and Rock to the Transfer. They have a new album out, the excellent "Bleed" and I believe the dolls and stuffed animals represent the setting for a malignant nursery. Unhinged goodness
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Wednesday, bringing their psychotic blend of Country, Psychdelica, and Rock to the Transfer. They have a new album out, the excellent "Bleed" and I believe the dolls and stuffed animals represent the setting for a malignant nursery. Unhinged goodness
Daffo, at the Transfer, just got back from touring Europe, sure sounded good for a band who could be suffering jet lag. They're doing all this touring to promote their first album,"Where the Earth Bends", it's really good + inexpensive, only 10 bucks at the merch table, what a deal
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Daffo, at the Transfer, just got back from touring Europe, sure sounded good for a band who could be suffering jet lag. They're doing all this touring to promote their first album,"Where the Earth Bends", it's really good + inexpensive, only 10 bucks at the merch table, what a deal
Grace Vonderkuhn, Delaware's finest, at the Arden Gild Hall, also promoting a new album, her "Into the Morning", that came out at the end of August. A more savage approach, the drummer ended up drumming the kick drum's mic off of the riser trying to keep up with her
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Grace Vonderkuhn, Delaware's finest, at the Arden Gild Hall, also promoting a new album, her "Into the Morning", that came out at the end of August. A more savage approach, the drummer ended up drumming the kick drum's mic off of the riser trying to keep up with her
Sug Daniels, at the Arden Gild Hall, doing a mini tour promoting her first album, the just released yesterday "I Believe In You", a diverse collection of songs that displays her many talents well
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Sug Daniels, at the Arden Gild Hall, doing a mini tour promoting her first album, the just released yesterday "I Believe In You", a diverse collection of songs that displays her many talents well
Flock of Dimes, at JohnnyBrendas, playing their latest album "The Life You Save" in it's entirety, always nice when a band does that, I'm sure to hear my favorite song from it. They finished up with 5 of their best songs from previous albums
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Flock of Dimes, at JohnnyBrendas, playing their latest album "The Life You Save" in it's entirety, always nice when a band does that, I'm sure to hear my favorite song from it. They finished up with 5 of their best songs from previous albums
Icelandic Enchantment with Of Monsters and Men, at The Met, touring in support of their latest album "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade"; they closed the show with my fave song from it, the epic "Fruit Bat"
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Icelandic Enchantment with Of Monsters and Men, at The Met, touring in support of their latest album "All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade"; they closed the show with my fave song from it, the epic "Fruit Bat"
Nice costume, but Trick or Treat was last night
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Nice costume, but Trick or Treat was last night
Belly, at the Underground Arts, a little closer this time, made them sound even better, if that's possible
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Belly, at the Underground Arts, a little closer this time, made them sound even better, if that's possible
Belly, at the 9:30 Club, touring on the 30th anniversary of their second album "King", my favorite one of theirs. First set was "King" in it's entirety, then after a very short break (about 7 minutes) they came back out for a second set, which was comprised of hits and wonders
October 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Belly, at the 9:30 Club, touring on the 30th anniversary of their second album "King", my favorite one of theirs. First set was "King" in it's entirety, then after a very short break (about 7 minutes) they came back out for a second set, which was comprised of hits and wonders
I'm at the 9:30 Club to see Belly, it's Howard University's Homecoming, the streets are impassable, mistakes have been made, but this is a new one
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'm at the 9:30 Club to see Belly, it's Howard University's Homecoming, the streets are impassable, mistakes have been made, but this is a new one
Big Thief, at a seriously sold out Met, touring in support of their latest excellent album "Double Infinity" which is not nearly as long as their excellent double album "Dragon New Warm Mountain....." A great live band, their closing song "Spud Infinity" encapsulates their musical abilities and joy
October 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Big Thief, at a seriously sold out Met, touring in support of their latest excellent album "Double Infinity" which is not nearly as long as their excellent double album "Dragon New Warm Mountain....." A great live band, their closing song "Spud Infinity" encapsulates their musical abilities and joy
The Headliner was the legendary Northwest band, Team Dresch, playing in their entirety the albums "Personal Best" and "Captain My Captain". They also came close to running afoul of the curfew, finishing with only two minutes to spare.
October 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The Headliner was the legendary Northwest band, Team Dresch, playing in their entirety the albums "Personal Best" and "Captain My Captain". They also came close to running afoul of the curfew, finishing with only two minutes to spare.
Whether due to lazines or old age I didn't listen to the openers for last nights show at the Church. To my surprise and delight Noun is the new project of Marissa Paternoster(guitarist of the late, lamented Screaming Females)
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Whether due to lazines or old age I didn't listen to the openers for last nights show at the Church. To my surprise and delight Noun is the new project of Marissa Paternoster(guitarist of the late, lamented Screaming Females)