“Shout It Out,” Hanson’s newest record, has received praised from every media outlet that has decided to review the record. Their tour seems to be getting the same type of reviews as well. With that said- here’s another one to add to the list.
Going to a Red Sparowes show is like being transported to a very poetic and fictitious place. Imagine watching “Into The Wild” on mute-
Keane kicked off their US tour at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Accompanying them on the road are Fran Healy and Ingrid Michaelson. I must say, the opening acts left me feeling much more impressed than Keane did.
Though I’m looking forward to the things to come in my life, let’s be honest- it’s all downhill from here on out. Being on Paul McCartney’s personal guest list and being able to watch him perform his legendary songs only a few feet in front of me is a pretty amazing thing to be able to say I’ve done. I am forever changed.
A lot of you probably remember Rooney’s appearance on The O.C. in 2004; we’ll spare going into detail about it.
Over the last 10 years, pop music has been moving in a different direction: raunchier lyrics and sexier outfits to make everything more overdone and in your face than it really needs to be.
There’s nothing like a good fast paced piano to get your feet moving, and Jamie Lidell certainly delivered that last night at The Independent. Though there were a few “huh?” moments, overall the show was eclectic, bringing together a mix of funky beats and soulful vocals.
Imagine if Stevie Wonder’s piano, Chuck Berry’s guitar, Dennis Chambers’ drums and the Sister Act background choir had a lovechild: Hanson’s “Shout It Out” would be that record.