Results tagged “thekillers”

Last week we checked out Wild Light at Great Scott, maybe for the last time at such a small venue. Because they're starting a tour with the Killers. Judging from the band members' immaculate dress, huge guitars, and super-tight pants, they're ready for the big stage. Somewhere in their crazy rock-star schedule, singer/guitarist/general-musician Jordan Young got a chance to answer some questions for us.

18+, 9pm, $9

A sad week for LAist as they lose their trusted and amazing editor Tony Pierce to the LA Times, but what a blast his last week was. He shared his 25 Favorite CDs of 2007 and wrote a great review of just a good movie, No Country For Old Men. At UCLA, thousands of students celebrated the end of their quarter by running around campus in their undies (lots of photos in a two-part photo essay, one, two). That wasn't the only photo essay either: Joss Whedon/Mutant Enemy friends and Star Trek actors all joined in at the Writers Strike and KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas brought two nights of amazing bands that included Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park (Part I), Modest Mouse, Muse, Spoon and The Killers (Part II). Not only is L.A. a great music town, it has just been named the best city for bookish types. For those who are looking for something a little more active, American Gladiators are back (yes!) and if that's not enough, how about a Christmas gift of action and adventure?

A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed last night in front of his own home on Evans Street in Dorchester. Steven Odom was returning from basketball around 8:00 pm when he was shot in the head by unknown assailants. Boston's gunshot detection system, which was tested earlier this week, picked up four gunshots. The Herald reported that three men may have been involved. As of right now, the killers are at large, and the cause...

This week JazzBoston pulls together Jazz Week. More than 150 events, including concerts and lectures are held across the city. Jazz Week shines a light on the diverse and vibrant local jazz scene. It all wraps up with concerts on Sunday. A full line-up as available from the event website. Wednesday, 4/25 Wooden Wand & the Vanishing Voice Churning out strange, occasionally nostalgic, and frequently psychedelic Americana, James Toth distinguishes himself in the increasingly...

There's no good reason to be sitting at home carving pumpkins this week with all the good shows happening around the Hub. Take a moment to put down your $3 carving kit and your pumpkin to sing the pumpkin carving song as you head out to catch some live music. Oh, and if you wear your costume we won't tell. Tuesday, 10/24 Project Move with Elemental Zazen Local hip hop heroes Project Move and...

Across the river, Zuzu's has their Electrosocial night with Plunge Into Death and Cyanide Valentine, with dancing provided by DJ MicL Pvtn. It's your best bet, and fun is guaranteed. Oh, and of course, there are arty noisy options over at Great Scott, so kick it over there after Hornby-time:We Are Wolves, Coughs, and Where Are You From? Are You In School? (Guess which band is from Boston, Boston.)

Secondly, Bostonist has learned about proper behavior. After their sold-out Axis show on Friday night, Mike H., The Bravery's bassist, was aggressive in the line waiting to get into the Brit-pop dance night The Pill--which featured a performance by The Information--at Allston club Great Scott. A couple of sources and some discussion on livejournals and local rock n' roll message boards have it that the belligerent bassist threw a couple of punches and had to be removed by security. But the rest of The Bravery entourage and Great Scott's worked it out and according to (the swell) staff, The Bravery are still welcome at Great Scott. Bostonist is certain that it was an honest mistake. Bostonist is also Sorry 2005 for any bad puns.