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Category Archives: live music

I see two or three shows each week, give-or-take.

Pleaseeasaur, Joe Jack Talcum, Anavan

November 5, 2006 – 2:44 am

This was my second time seeing Joe Jack Talcum (ex-Dead Milkmen) and Pleaseeasaur together, and it was fantastic.
Oh, and before I forget: if you think living with my friends and me in Somerville starting in January sounds fun, email me.
Anavan
Apprently set up by Mac of Big Digits fame, they played a minimalist post-punk revival set. [...]

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Halloween 2006

November 5, 2006 – 2:17 am

This entry is about the Halloween show at the Middle East in Cambridge. However, first I have to say: we are looking for a fourth roommate for January. If that person should be you, please email me.
The Halloween shows seem to have picked up momentum since they started. Last year I just went to Great [...]

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Major Stars, Cul de Sac, B.E.A.R.D., Donna Parker, Conversions

October 22, 2006 – 7:05 pm

For day three of NEST the gods that be decided to grace us with five bands (well, four plus Donna). Thanks, guys!
Conversions
Right, so, these guys are awesome. They play sorta-long punk songs (long by punk standards) and take no breaks between songs. Got that? Zero breaks. It’s just musicmusicmusicmusicdone. High energy, great riffs, and exactly [...]

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