Quarter Notes
quarter notes | Daniel Lanois, Imperial Theatre, Sarnia, ON, August 8, 2026
This is the kind of show that breathes.
Quarter Notes
quarter notes / The Gories, Paris Bar, Detroit, MI, July 31, 2026
The Gories / Hentchmen / Brood X | Paris Bar parked the car in a field / woman at the door drew a star on the back of my hand / S. stole a barstool out of the photo booth & propped it against the wall / we missed most of Brood X (but would see
Concert Reviews
Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, Strand Theater, Pontiac, MI, July 12 2026
Running down a dream.
Springsteen
"Land of Hope and Dreams 2026" tour roundup
I wrote a great deal about this tour because I think it is one of the most important (and greatest) things Bruce Springsteen has ever done. This is a roundup of the substantive pieces for your convenience! “Say something! Do something!”: Bruce Springsteen’s tour is a call to actionThe
Afghan Whigs
The Afghan Whigs, Cleveland, OH, May 5, 2026
Down at Fountain and Fairfax.
Concert Reviews
Peter Wolf & the Midnight Travelers, Detroit, MI, April 17, 2026
Doing the Detroit breakdown.
Concert Reviews
Springsteen Tour Opener & More
War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.
Concert Reviews
Adam Weiner, The Ark, Ann Arbor, March 5, 2026
Shake it, little Tina
Patti Smith
Patti Smith, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, March 11, 2026
"“I’m trying to look 68."
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & the Imposters featuring Charlie Sexton, Royal Oak Music Theatre, October 9, 2025
They leave him half way to paradise They leave you half way to bliss
Concert Reviews
Neil Young & the chrome hearts, Pine Knob, August 13, 2025
live music is better | bumperstickers should be issued
Concert Reviews
Daniel Lanois Trio, Aeolian Hall, London, Ontario, July 11, 2025
The Daniel Lanois Trio played two nights at the Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario, an ancient and gorgeous venue a two-hour drive from Detroit that is apparently one of the top 10 halls in Canada, according to the CBC. It was an intimate space with great resonance and that