Having trouble getting concert tickets lately? The changes on Lansdowne Street might be to blame, as suggested by Michael Marotta at the Herald. Renovations on Avalon and Axis hasn't started, and bands who would have been perfect for that spot in a bind. Either they play shows in venues that are too big, which makes the band look lame, or their shows sell out in small venues. Take what's happened to Editors and Justice for......

The temperature heats up a little this week. There will be a bit more humidity in the air. But unlike last week we're not going to be engaged in the same mad-dash around the city every night to catch all the good music. This week we can take our pick, settle in with a pint, and catch the good tunes at a single venue. Fantastic line-ups mark this weeks picks. From the opening band......

Not too long until these parties rock with the roof off. That is to say we're only a few weeks away from the official start of summer. The unofficial beginning came last week with Memorial Day. Put on your white pants and go see some of the last few shows inside before you rock each park, lake, and outdoor venue you can find in the greater Boston area. Wednesday 6/7 Cat Power Indie chanteuse......

We know you are excited, we have renamed "Upcoming Music Events and Concerts" the Breakdown (at least for the time being). So here it is, the second installment of must-see gigs for the weekend, next week, and in the future. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for events that you want people to hear about that don't manage to make it on the Bostonist radar - just shoot us an e-mail......

Sample these tracks and let us know what's in your iPod playlist this week. Mike Viola and the Candy Butchers |Local Rock Hang on Mike [download] Bostonist Stefan lists The Candy Butchers among his favorites and although had issues narrowing his track choice down to one, recommends "What to Do with Michael" as your first download. Boston shout out: Mike Viola, lead singer, grew up in Stoughton. Various Artists |International Funk Rio Baile Funk:......

Get ready, here comes Bostonist's first installment of "Upcoming Music Events and Concerts" (catchier title to be determined at a later date.) This weekend Saturday, November 12, 2005 Remember Reel Big Fish? Bostonist vaguely remembers “Sell Out” as the “jam” at one of our high school dances, so if you feel like reliving those memories and seeing what they have been up to the in post-Ska movement of the late 90s you can check......