Portugal. The Man at Salt Shed 11-22-25

It’s been a while since I would say I was really a Portugal. The Man fan. I got into them when In The Mountain In The Cloud came out, really liked them through their next album cycle, and then just kinda forgot about them. I was reminded, fortunately, when they released a song with Black Thought from The (legendary) Roots and Natalia Lafourcade in 2023. … Continue reading Portugal. The Man at Salt Shed 11-22-25

Terry White-You Won’t Have A Name

Back in September, local musician Terry White put out his 4th studio album You Won’t Have A Name. It flew under my radar for a couple of months, but I’ve finally heard it and I’m ready to report. A good place to start is at the end. The penultimate song on this album is a cover of Woody Guthrie’s “Deportee (Plane Crash At Los Gatos),” … Continue reading Terry White-You Won’t Have A Name

Die Spitz at Lincoln Hall 11/12/25

Die Spitz kicked off the Fall season by releasing their debut studio album, Something To Consume, and opening a tour for Viagra Boys. Now they’re enjoying a bit of a victory lap, headlining their own shows across the States through December. I was lucky enough to catch them at Lincoln Hall last week, after missing their earlier opening spot at Salt Shed. Despite it being … Continue reading Die Spitz at Lincoln Hall 11/12/25

Howl Owl Howl at Metro 11/4/25

It’s always a gamble going into a show blind where the members all come from other bands. Even great collaborators can misjudge the chemistry and put on a show that just isn’t great. Luckily that wasn’t the case with Howl Owl Howl, a new rock n roll band consisting of Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes), and Darius Rucker (Hootie & The Blowfish/solo … Continue reading Howl Owl Howl at Metro 11/4/25