Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom, “Doolittle” Night 1 Pics

Pixies at Hammerstein Ballroom (11/23/09) Photo: Dese’Rae Stage Hey folks, a little late on the draw with these (long story), but better late than never right? Here’s what Ben Ratliff of the NYTimes (what no Sisario?) had to say about night 1 (Nov 23) of The Pixies residency at the Hammerstein Ballroom: Monday’s show was…

Matt Kearney at The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza

Mat Kearney at the Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza (09/29/09) Photo: Jon Klemm …Mat Kearney is somewhat of a rhyming lyrical savant – for a white dude, if you don’t mind me saying. He calls himself the hip hop kid and blends beautiful melodious choruses with the occasional lite rap verse. … As much as…

Bruce Springsteen at Giants Stadium: Night 1 Review (“Born To Run”)

Bruce Springsteen at Izod Center (05/23/09) Photo: Jon Klemm The Boss kicked off the first of a five show run at Giants Stadium on Wednesday night with a “classic album” concert featuring 1975’s “Born To Run” in its entirely as well as a host of other hits from the Springsteen canon. After taking a night…