Bands

Bands

An Evening With Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer

Having seen Amanda Palmer live a few times, I can say that they are some of the most entertaining shows I've ever been to. She's recently released a three-disc live album called An Evening With Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer. Although the live recording does not feature some of her more chaotic carnival shows, these recording are just as entertaining, capturing a moment in time in 2011.

Sinead O’Connor at City Winery, Chicago (11/05/13)

Over the topsy-turvy course of the last two decades Sinéad O’Connor has been known more for her erratic behavior and a myriad of controversies (most recently her online feud with Miley Cyrus) than for her musical contributions. At times it’s easy to forget that there’s a genuine talent behind the troubled persona. Her most recent album How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, although not on par with her classic first two albums, contains enough emotionally resonant songs to remind us that Sinéad O’Connor is still a vital artist in 2013. And if you needed additional reminding, her powerful show Tuesday night at City Winery would have convinced you.

Johnny Marr at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles (11/03/13)

We love Johnny Marr, the legendary guitarist from The Smiths. He's currently on a Fall tour in the U.S. in support of his album The Messenger. You may recall that he was in Minneapolis earlier this April.Compared to his tour with the Healers, ten years ago, this current 2013 tour features old classic Smiths songs.