Tag: the replacements

30 great live acts of 2014

OK, a few disclaimers: all lists are subjective, there’s something artificial in all the year-end “Best of” rankings, no one can see every show, some genres are inevitably neglected because of personal taste and happenstance, yada yada yada. But when…

The Replacements, with guest guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day – photos from Forecastle Festival 2014

In their set on the main stage at Forecastle Festival last Sunday, The Replacements — joined again by guest guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day — ripped through their classic songs with even more energy than I expected. The…

Shaky Knees Fest Day 2 – review + photos of Modest Mouse, The Replacements, Tokyo Police Club, & more

Not a soul dared remark on the weather during Saturday morning’s overcast. A pleasant chill filled the air and held out for most of the day, until the weekend’s heaviest rain arrived in the evening. I really enjoyed the slow…

Worth the Drive: Shaky Knees Music Fest 2014

Children, it is officially festival season in the United States of America. Has your fast-fashion chain store emailed you about your Coachella wardrobe plans lately? Are the Eagles Nest hammocks at your nearest outdoor retailer completely sold out? While Savannah…