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- Jan 10, 2019
Boston's Own Andrew DiMarzo Trio To Grace The Stage At O'Brien's This Sun. 1/13 Alongsid
Boston based Andrew DiMarzo Trio is gearing up for a big show this weekend on Sun. 1/13 at O'Brien's in Allston, where they'll be playing alongside Tory Silver & Kaya Boom for what is sure to be an awesome night of music. You may remember Andrew DiMarzo from the interview I did with him on the podcast last year where he talked about his musical influences, and how it helped him escape his personal demons and transform him into the beautiful person he is today. I had the oppor
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 7, 2019
Boston Indies New Dakotas Buddying Up w/ Jesse Denaro & Sam Gelston For 1/22 O'Brien's S
Boston based indle folk-popsters New Dakotas are gearing up for a big show in a couple of weeks on 1/22 alongside Jesse Denaro and Sam Gelston at O'Brien's in the heart of Allston. New Dakotas have been featured on the site a couple of times before, most recently having interviewed the gents for my podcast last year where they were tremendous and energetic individuals who have a real passion for their craft, and how to improve themselves along the way. The group consists of A
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 3, 2019
Dead Trains Gearing Up To Jam w/ Zip Tie Handcuffs Next Thur. 1/10 @ Plough and Stars
Allston based punk blues hunks Dead Trains are gearing up for a local show next Thur. 1/10 when they buddy up with locals Zip Tie Handcuffs for a show at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, just steps away from Central Square. The guys are no stranger to the site, having been featured here multiple times over for their charm and charisma, which is best exemplified on stage with the trio of Matt Axten, Natan Keyes, and Steve Olson delivering a quality and thorough musical exper
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- Dec 17, 2018
Weymouth's Pulitzer Prize Fighter Set To Call It A Day After 12/23 O'Brien's Show
Weymouth based indie rockers Pulitzer Prize Fighter are set to disband after their 12/23 show at O'Brien's in Allston, where they'll be joined by Ghost Chief and Kerrin Connolly to help usher in their sendoff. The guys have been featured numerous times before on the site, and have this irreverent charm to them that really makes them so enjoyable to watch and experience their magic unfold live. I remember first seeing them with The Okay Win and A Great Big Pile of Leaves sever
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 13, 2018
South Carolina's Own Happy. Set To Play O'Brien's Tomorrow Night 11/14
South Carolina's own pride and joy Happy are set to play O'Brien's in Allston tomorrow night 11/14 alongside Brigades, Ten Cents Short, and Waiver Wire. The guys have been an obsession of mine as of late with their debut LP "Cult Classic" released a couple of months ago that reflects the band's youth, coupled with the blissful and joyous pop-punk rhythms that explode off the canvas almost instantaneously after you first listen to them. The collective of Tate, Caleb, Sean, Cha
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 3, 2017
CO's Own Slow Caves Partnering Up w/ Teenender and Deep Secret for 10/7 O'Brien's Show
Photo Credit: Ben Stivers Based out of Fort Collins, CO comes the indie/surf rock infused sounds of Slow Caves, who will be playing a local show this Saturday, 10/7 at O'Brien's in Allston alongside Teenender and Deep Secret. The band is comprised of Danish born brothers Jakob and Oliver Mueller, alongside with their good pals David Dugan on guitar and bass, and Jackson Lamperes on drums. The collective have a vintage, fresh updated 80's synth vibe look, mixed in with early 9
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 21, 2017
Boston Indies The Solars Getting Ready To Pair Up w/ Littleboybigheadonbike & Mitch Van Bree for
Local Boston indie sensations The Solars are setting up for a prime gig happening this Sun. 6/25 at O'Brien's in Allston where they'll be joined by Littleboybigheadonbike and Mitch Van Bree. The band have been gaining some steam and traction as of late with their brand new video for "Goddess In The Suburbs", that is beyond surreal and evokes the band artistic and creative drive that is brimming with all sorts of possibilities and majestic wonders right in front of you. Frontm
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MusicBoxPete
- Jun 16, 2017
CT's Own Bonsai Trees To Buddy Up w/ Manic Pixi Next Sat. 6/24 @ O'Brien's
Connecticut based indie duo Bonsai Trees are gearing up to take to the stage when they join Manic Pixi and others for a big local show next Sat. 6/24 at O'Brien's right in the heart of Allston. Bonsai Trees have been gaining some steam as of late with their brand new single "You Owe Me" that shows the group's fresh and inviting rhythms that burst right out of the musical box, and just gain in traction and attention all the way throughout. The duo consists of James MacPherson
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MusicBoxPete
- May 16, 2017
Boston's Own Nemes Getting Ready For Star Studded Affair w/ Arms and Ears and Box of Birds Thur.
Local indie rockers Nemes are prepping for a big local show happening this Thursday 5/18 at Great Scott in Allston along with the likes of Arms and Ears and Box of Birds to name a few. Nemes have been one of the more impressive and beautiful local acts that I've come across in quite some time, seeing the brilliant violin skills of Josh Knowles on stage really leaves me spellbound about the sheer beauty and diversity of this band. Along with the brilliant vocals and guitar of
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 12, 2017
Manic Pixi Teaming Up With Blindspot Tonight @ O'Brien's
Brooklynites Manic Pixi make their long awaited return to the Boston area tonight when they grace the stage at O'Brien's in Allston along with local Bostonians blindspot. Manic Pixi are no stranger to the site, having been featured numerous times over dating back to when they were under the name Sugar Bomb, and are ready to melt the audience's faces once again. Frontwoman Kat Hamilton is once again at the top of her game with her dynamic stage presence taking a hold of you th
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- Mar 24, 2017
Boston's Own Radclyffe Hall To Hit Up Great Scott Next Sat. 4/1 w/ Raine & Photocomfort
Boston's own pride and joy Radclyffe Hall are gearing up for a big local show happening next Saturday 4/1 when they grace the stage at Great Scott in Allston along with the likes of Raine and Photocomfort. Radclyffe Hall have been climbing up the local music pedestal in Boston for some time with their hypnotic style and defined musicality that is most evident on their brand new single "The Throne". The band evokes the stylistic trend of M.I.A. with a sonic progression that is
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 10, 2017
PREMIERE: Boston's Own Abadabad Make Their Return With Brand New Single "10 Fingers"
Have a premiere to bring you into the weekend directly from Boston's own Abadabad who are releasing their brand new single today titled "10 Fingers", the first cut off their brand new album Touch The Feel that will be released in March. The song is utter gloriousness at its finest, and signals the band's return with a downtempo effort that features scores of indie elements transposed upon frontman Jeremy Lee Given's mysterious and otherworldly vocals. I remember when I first
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 7, 2017
The Solars Set For Local Show Tomorrow Night @ O'Brien's w/ Box of Birds
Photo Credit: Branson Laszlo Boston based indie collective The Solars are setting up for a big local show happening tomorrow night in the heart of Allston at O'Brien's along with Box of Birds and Riva Saputo. The Solars have been enjoying the success of their most recent single "Old K.B." and bringing along their own musical identity in the process that has made the band the talk of the town and one to keep a watchful eye on this year. The moment I heard their new single, I w
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 23, 2017
Locals Surf Vietnam Make Their Triumphant Return With Brand New Single "Melancholia"
Allston's pride and joy Surf Vietnam are back with their brand new single released just last week titled "Melancholia". The song has the band's signature indie vibe along with some sleek keyboard work reminiscent of Ben Folds that provides endless amounts of enjoyment from everyone listening in. These guys have been my favs in the local scene for a couple of years now, and the way they evoke their musical influences within their music makes them stand out immensely from all t
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 3, 2017
Pulitzer Prize Fighter Teaming Up w/ Jack Romanov For Record Release Show This Saturday @ Great Scot
Weymouth's pride and joy Pulitzer Prize Fighter are gearing up for their record release show this coming Sat. 1/7 @ Great Scott in the heart of Allston, and they won't be coming empty handed as they'll be bringing along Jack Romanov, Split/Halves, and Dionysia for what is sure to be an epic night of local music to welcome in the first weekend of the new year. The band just released their brand new EP "Everything That Makes You Tired" that has bolstered the profile of the five
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 29, 2016
Allston Dreamboats Today Junior Release New Single "Lee's Anthem", Team Up w/ Dead Tra
Allston based musical hunks Today Junior have just released a brand new single via the Flesh Records Bandcamp page titled "Lee's Anthem". The track is a scorching, 2 minute odyssey that we wished lasted much longer, but features the band's trademark guitar riffs and stylisitic charm that has made them the envy of people from Boston and all over. Mike O'Toole bangs the drums into oblivion with his trademark beard and bank robber styled bandanna flowing in the breeze, while his
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 14, 2016
Boston Indie Loves Oh Malo Gearing For Last Minute Show Tonight @ Great Scott
Critically acclaimed local rockers Oh Malo have just been added to a last minute concert bill taking place tonight @ Great Scott that also features the likes of Beaty Heart and Beach Baby. Oh Malo have pretty much been the talk of the town the last couple of years with their shows near and far drawing near sell out crowds, and their music transcends boundaries with their brilliant songwriting and expert musicianship that manifests itself most prominently on stage. Their most
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 15, 2016
Boston Locals Dead Trains Announce Pre-Order Vinyl For "County Road Bound" Release Show Se
Boston punk blues masters Dead Trains have announced that their most recent album "County Road Bound" will be made available to purchase via vinyl on Bandcamp next month that will give vinyl hogs some local flavor to add to their collection. If you're not familiar with these guys, please educate yourself with these punk blues masters as they're creating something that is entirely original and unique to them, and are considered pioneers of this burgeoning punk-blues genre that
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 6, 2016
Boston Natives Mister Vertigo To Play w/ The Life Electric This Fri. 7/8 @ O'Brien's
Boston based alt rockers Mister Vertigo are gearing for a big release show this Friday when they grace the stage with The LIfe Electric and others at O'Brien's in Allston. The band are gearing up to release their brand new LP "Dreaming On The Left Side, that explores a whole host of genres from power pop, americana, to garage punk and everything in between. Produced by Brian Charles who also worked with The Sheila Divine, you can clearly pick out his influence in the band's s
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