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Out: Preparing for one H.E.L.L. of a weekend in Cambridge

Protecting your interests
Next weekend at the Democracy Center in Harvard Square, Vermont DIY label Get Stoked! Records and bike safety group Helping Everyone Live Long (H.E.L.L.) will co-host a weekend with a stacked line-up of Northeast punk, hardcore, indie rock, pop-punk, and emo bands.
By LIZ PELLY  |  February 15, 2012

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Photos: The Kills at Royale

The Kills | Royale | Friday, February 3, 2012
The Kills performed at Royale on Friday, February 3, 2012.
By JASMINE LYWEN-DILL  |  February 08, 2012

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Out: Speedy Ortiz come together

Building a Dreamhouse in Allston
The kickoff weekend of new local show bookers the Dreamhouse Collective was coming to a close a week ago last Monday night at Great Scott, but the walls of the Allston venue were still vibrating thanks to the grungy guitar reverb of Northamptom trio Speedy Ortiz.
By EMMA DESSAU  |  February 07, 2012

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Photos: The Darkness + Foxy Shazam at the Paradise Rock Club

February 3, 2012
The Darkness + Foxy Shazam perform live at the Paradise Rock Club on February 3, 2012.
By JOSH BERLINGER  |  February 06, 2012

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Photos: James Mercer of the Shins at the MFA

Hosted by WFNX | January 26, 2012
James Mercer of the Shins performs at a WFNX Acoustic session at the Museum of Fine Arts on January 26, 2012.
By SAM LIANG  |  February 03, 2012

Photos: Megadeth + Motorhead at the Tsongas Arena

January 29, 2012
Megadeth and Motorhead perform live at the Tsongas Arena on January 29, 2012.
By DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN  |  February 03, 2012

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Jason Moran at Jordan Hall

"In My Mind"
I have to admit, I was not sanguine at the beginning of this highly anticipated concert by pianist and composer Jason Moran.
By JON GARELICK  |  February 03, 2012

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Out: The emergence of Animal Talk

Speaking volumes in Central
Last Thursday night in Cambridge, the common act of covering Joy Division suddenly went from timeless to timely.
By MICHAEL MAROTTA  |  February 01, 2012

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Photos: Tool at the TD Garden

January 28, 2012
Tool performs live at the TD Garden on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
By TIM BUGBEE  |  January 30, 2012

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Photos: Ghost + Ancient Wisdom + Blood Ceremony at The Middle East Downstairs

The Middle East Downstairs | January 17, 2012
Ghost + Ancient Wisdom + Blood Ceremony played the Middle East Downstairs, Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
By ALI DONAHUE  |  January 26, 2012

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Photos: Aimee Mann at the Somerville Theatre

Somerville Theatre | Thursday, Jan 19, 2012
Aimee Mann played the Somerville Theatre on Thursday, Jan 19, 2012.
By TIM BUGBEE  |  January 25, 2012

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Out: Lube coats Charlie’s Kitchen in distorted garage-rock goodness

Getting messy on MLK Day
Among other off-point celebrations this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a gathering of homegrown rock and roll at Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square.
By ALI DONOHUE  |  January 24, 2012

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Photos: Susan Tedeschi + The Remains + Derek Trucks at the Paradise Rock Club

Hot Stove Cool Music Benefit Concert | January 14, 2012
Susan Tedeschi, The Remains and Derek Trucks perform live for the Hot Stove Cool Music Benefit Concert at the Paradise Rock Club at January 14, 2012.
By TIM BUGBEE  |  January 20, 2012

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Out: A Dark Horse at T.T. the Bear’s

At home in Cambridge with Night Fruit
"I made the right decision," says Night Fruit vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Amanda Dellevigne, referring to her 2011 relocation back to Boston, while scanning the crowd at T.T. the Bear's Place after playing a packed Tuesday-night show with fellow local favorites You Can Be A Wesley and Slowdim.
By NINA MASHUROVA  |  January 17, 2012

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Spotlighting the origins of garage rock heroes Barry & the Remains

OUT Preview: This weekend in Allston
Nearly 50 years ago, Barry Tashian found his beat in the center of London.
By MICHAEL MAROTTA  |  January 10, 2012

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Photos: Caspian at the Middle East Downstairs

Caspian + Constants + Defeater | December 30, 2011
Caspian, Constants and Defeater perform live as part of the 9th Annual Last Night On Earth party at the Middle East Downstairs on December 30, 2011.
By ANDY WARE  |  January 09, 2012

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Photos: Insane Clown Posse's New Year's Eve Ninja Party 2012

December 31, 2011–January 1, 2012 | Worcester Palladium
The Insane Clown Posse threw a 2012 New Year's Eve Ninja Party at the Worcester Palladium.
By DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN  |  January 05, 2012

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Out: Piecing together New Year’s Eve at O’Brien’s Pub

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Allston never felt more promwave than Saturday night at O'Brien's Pub, as the Earthquake Party, Fagettes, and the New Highway Hymnal rang in 2012 on a stage set with twinkling lights, prismacolor streamers, and a homemade "Age of Aquarius" banner.
By LIZ PELLY  |  January 04, 2012

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Photos: Give Up the Ghost at the Wonderland Ballroom

Give Up the Ghost | Wonderland Ballroom | December 29, 2011
Give Up the Ghost/American Nightmare reunite for two gigs after almost eight years -- with their first show ravaging a hearty crowd at Revere's Wonderland Ballroom on December 29.
By MIKE JOHNSON  |  December 30, 2011

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Photos: Four Year Strong at Lucky's Lounge

Four Year Strong | Lucky's Lounge | December 7, 2011
Four Year Strong ushered in a new Johnny Cupcakes design at Lucky's Lounge on December 7, 2011.
By MIKE JOHNSON  |  December 12, 2011
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