Ladies and gentlemen, the Greatest (Musical) Artist of All Time is 74 today. I could go on and on about Sir Neil Percival Young, and someday soon I will at a length that will lose 90% of my meager readership. Suffice it to say, this mega-talent has followed his muse for over 50 years and … Continue reading The GOAT’s 74th
Author: Steve Boscawen
Caamp (Knitting Factory – Boise) 11/4/19
A very excited sellout crowd was in the palm of Taylor Meier and crew’s hand, and the band delivered the goods for nearly two hours. Opener: Futurebirds We arrived midway through their set but I enjoyed the few songs we got to see. They have a traditional southern rock type vibe and most of their … Continue reading Caamp (Knitting Factory – Boise) 11/4/19
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #483: The Notorious B.I.G. – Life After Death (1997)
The big man’s influences are everywhere even twenty years later, in large part to this magnum opus. Recorded in 1996 and set to be released on Halloween of that year, this album was pushed back until the following April and Biggie wasn’t alive to see that happen. Much has been written and spoken about the … Continue reading Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #483: The Notorious B.I.G. – Life After Death (1997)
Smooth Hound Smith (The Olympic – Boise) 10/29/19
Another night of happiness and good tunes at The Olympic, a venue that is absolutely killing it this fall. Opener: The Trees The Trees I wrote about this local five-piece when I saw them open for Boot Juice in the same room this spring, and will say again that they are a lively and talented … Continue reading Smooth Hound Smith (The Olympic – Boise) 10/29/19
New Music 10/11/19:
Hot off the presses: new music! Better said, new music that is worth your time. Well, for the first time in over five months, nothing this week that compelled me to give pithy commentary and recommendations on. There may not be much going on this week, but there are three big weeks ahead- stay tuned. … Continue reading New Music 10/11/19:
Slothrust (Knitting Factory – Boise) 10/20/19
In another installment of “I’m Here for the Opener”, I see one of my favorite bands and then head out the door before the somewhat suspect headliner takes the stage. Disclaimer – again. My phone’s camera is totally fucked, so these pictures are brutal. This should be the penultimate review with absurd picture quality – … Continue reading Slothrust (Knitting Factory – Boise) 10/20/19
Lucy Dacus (The Olympic – Boise) 10/18/19
In all honesty, I attended this show because my gal had an extra ticket for me – but I can say unequivocally that I’m glad I did. A quick note before I begin - this review will be short and sweet. I felt it still worthwhile because although my notes are minimal and pictures are … Continue reading Lucy Dacus (The Olympic – Boise) 10/18/19
