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January Friend(s)

January Friend(s)

A midwinter local gigs recap. __________ You guys know that one? Good tune. Anyway. Per usual, January’s been a pretty slow season for touring acts around Boston, but also per usual, there’s been plenty of local action keeping things interesting. I made it to a 

Shame played Brighton Music Hall – 1/19

Shame played Brighton Music Hall – 1/19

U.K. post-punks Shame visited Allston on MLK day with support from Montreal’s Ribbon Skirt.

DCB Day went down at Bowery Ballroom – 1/4

DCB Day went down at Bowery Ballroom – 1/4

Appreciators of the late David Berman gathered at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom earlier this month to celebrate the legacy of the Silver Jews/Purple Mountains frontman.

Yo La Tengo played Bowery Ballroom – 12/21

Yo La Tengo played Bowery Ballroom – 12/21

Indie rock stalwarts Yo La Tengo wrapped up their annual Hanukkah residency at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom last month with surprise openers Florry and Jon Benjamin.

The Dream Syndicate played Crystal Ballroom – 12/10

The Dream Syndicate played Crystal Ballroom – 12/10

Legends of the Paisley Underground The Dream Syndicate returned to Somerville’s Crystal Ballroom this month supporting a reissue of 1984’s Medicine Show. 

The Beths played Royale – 12/1

The Beths played Royale – 12/1

New Zealand quartet The Beths rolled into town for the first of two shows at the Royale with NZ neighbors Phoebe Rings.

Ulcerate played Sonia – 11/12

Ulcerate played Sonia – 11/12

New Zealand death metal exports Ulcerate hit Cambridge last month with support from Obsidian Tongue and Spirit Possession.

Big Thief played MGM Music Hall – 10/21

Big Thief played MGM Music Hall – 10/21

Free-spirited folk-rockers Big Thief headlined a sold-out MGM with support from Lomelda.

Destroyer played Paradise Rock Club – 10/10

Destroyer played Paradise Rock Club – 10/10

Dan Bejar’s Destroyer returned to the ‘Dise with support from singer/songwriter Jennifer Castle.