Live 105 Summer Showcase at 330 Rich St. ($7)
August 14th, 2008 
I’ve only been to one other Live 105 event, but I get the feeling that they all have a very “all-ages” feel to them. The Live 105 Summer Showcase (8/2/2008) was no different. While we were waiting in line for tickets at the door, what looked like a 16 year old asked my friend for a smoke. She, of course, asked to see his ID before she doled it out. (emily) Read more…
Rattlesnakes! at House of Sheilds ($5)
July 31st, 2008
Rattlesnakes! at the House of Shields was a match made in some undiscovered heaven. House of Shields is a small classy joint on New Montgomery, lit by red chandeliers and populated with bronze statues of naked women. The “stage” is a tiny balcony. Rattlesnakes! are a classic rock/soul inspired band with a small but passionate following. The venue had me prepped for some sultry guitar riffs and raspy girl-you-got-me-good lyrics, and Rattlesnakes! delivered. (emily) Read more…
Del the Funky Homosapien Interview and Set
May 7th, 2008Reggae Rising 2007
August 15th, 2007 After months of an intense war of words, various allegations and lawsuits People Productions finally managed
to move forth and produce their first annual Reggae Rising festival as the Mateel Community Center hangs on the old moniker of Reggae on the River. In the end the landowner gave permission for use of the site to the group who had the experience in throwing the festival in years passed. The win, unfortunately, was not without it’s drawbacks. Most attendees that weekend walking the path still referred to the annual event as Reggae on the River, but it was obvious that a few keys differences were in place and a looming sense of nervousness clouded the normally joyous event. Read more…