Alternative-rock supergroup Audioslave is in the midst of their first U.S. tour. Soundbytes has the info on whether they live up to the legend. Continue reading
2003 / Live Reviews / Music
Category Archives: Live Reviews
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Beck, Flaming Lips Peak Together
As a rule, musical supergroups are typically a disappointment. Soundbytes was at the first show of Beck’s tour with his new backing band, the Flaming Lips, and he has the answer as to whether this pairing is as exceptional as both artists’ latest music. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Wilco Rises To The Challenge
They’ve had to overcome record-company politics and the loss of a key band member, but Wilco’s biggest challenge might be proving whether they’re as good a live act as they once were. If the group’s concert Tuesday night is any indication, they’re better than ever. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Westerberg Brings It All Back Home
Paul Westerberg was loose but in command during Saturday night’s concert in front of his hometown crowd at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Billy Bragg Rocks As ‘Working Class Hero’
British folk rocker Billy Bragg rallies the working class in a Minneapolis concert. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Mos Def Unveils New Rock Band
Rapper Mos Def detours into rock’n’roll and forms the world’s most overqualified cover band. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Jane’s Addiction’s Re-‘Relapse’ Is A Familiar Fix
A decade after their recording hey-day, alternative rock icons Jane’s Addiction have reformed for the second time. The band’s recent show in St. Paul, Minn., is a snapshot of their latest relapse. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Clapton Unleashes Hits, Blues Covers For St. Paul ‘Farewell’
Performing a show that mixed hits from his four-decade career with blues classics, rock legend Eric Clapton is touring the world, reportedly for the last time. But judging from the reaction to his show Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minn., his audience doesn’t want him to go. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Prince Ends Weeklong String Of Shows With ‘Celebration’
Two years ago, Prince strolled onto a stage in front of a Twin Cities crowd and grabbed everyone’s attention from the start by strumming the menacing riff that leads into “Sign ‘O’ The Times.” At Saturday night’s show in St. Paul, Minn., most people didn’t even notice him when he snuck onstage for a cameo appearance during the opening act. Continue reading
2000 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Counting Crows, Live Prove They’re ‘Big Stars’
Both Live and Counting Crows are tried-and-true alternative rock bands who slid into heavy video rotation on MTV in the ’90s. At a co-headlining show in Minneapolis on Wednesday night, this double feature reinforced how they won mainstream appeal. Continue reading
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