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Concert Review: Maria Taylor, February 9, Drake Hotel

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Wini Lo in Concerts | Leave a comment

On a wintry Sunday night, it was a low-key affair at the Drake Hotel Underground with Maria Taylor and her three-piece band, which included her brother Macey Taylor on bass. Also included was copious and endearing usage of the word “penultimate.” The show opened with two songs where the ethereal-voiced singer played drums: “Matador” and the title track from her latest album, Something About Knowing.  It was a somewhat unusual choice for a singer to open a show behind a … →

Concert Review: The Kills, December 11, Danforth Music Hall

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Wini Lo in Concerts | Leave a comment

It can be weird seeing a band for the first time, especially one that has risen in popularity over the span of several albums and progressively plays larger venues every tour. I felt this way sitting in my seat way up in the balcony section at Danforth Music Hall for The Kills. The Music Hall’s expansive stage, adorned with a leopard-print backdrop, seemed much too stately and large for the garage rock duo (accompanied by two drummers). I couldn’t help … →

Concert Review: Cass McCombs, December 4, Lee’s Palace

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Wini Lo in Concerts | Leave a comment

It was an evening of opposites at Lee’s Palace on Wednesday night. The stage was lit up with a sparkly backdrop and flashing, twinkling lights, and the audience was generously and boisterously vocal. Cass McCombs, flanked by his three-piece band, seemed to be a man of few words, letting his well-crafted songs do the talking. The show opened with “What Isn’t Nature,” an older song with a jangly guitar line reminiscent of the Walkmen (who, incidentally, McCombs toured with in … →

Concert Review: Hayden, November 30, Danforth Music Hall

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Wini Lo in Concerts | Leave a comment

  There’s something special about a hometown show. Hayden, returning to the music scene on the Arts and Crafts label after a four-year gap, has made 2013 his “comeback year.” I’ve been a fan since my university days (early 2000’s) and was surprised and excited when Us Alone dropped this year. Prior to this year, I’d only seen Hayden play once at Lee’s Palace during his Elk Lake tour in 2004. This year, I had the pleasure of seeing him … →