Results tagged “lansdowne”

It was only a matter of time before Boston taxi drivers discovered the internet. Now, we've got one blogging in the tradition of Waiter Rant, Clublife, and other vocational blogs. Apparently started in January, Boston-The Hack writes about the trials of driving cab in a city, from the one-way streets of the Financial District to the strongly-scented vomit of customers (not always on Lansdowne Street, surprisingly) to trying to understand the dispatchers. And that's not including obtaining certification, dealing with asshole cab company owners, and paying taxes on your nominal income. more ›

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 example: more ›