When Bostonist spoke with Louden Noxious, Kaiju Big Battel's live announcer, we developed an inkling of what was in store for us at the New and Improved Boston Massacre May 10, at the Roxy. But the spectacle itself happily exceeded our expectations. Kaiju Big Battel, which began eleven years ago in Boston, is a wrestling league with twist. Combatants enter the ring dressed as monsters and heroes. ("Kaiju," which means "monster," is the generic name......

TGR "Lost and Found" Screening With Bang Camaro and the Marc-Andre Belliveau Band For Labels Are for Jars Friday, November 16, 7:00 pm The Roxy, 279 Tremont Street, Boston $20, Tickets TGR Official Site Labels Are for Jars Teton Gravity Research is in town, combining extreme snow sports, massive rock, and philanthropy. TGR, as they call themselves, will be screening "Lost and Found," which is a compilation of what the company calls the "sickest skiing......

As the saying goes April showers bring May flowers. We're willing to subscribe with that theory. April looks to be a bit soggy for us in the beginning, especially considering the current seven day forecast. That means that frolicking in the outdoors will be limited and heading into the haven of the local rock haunts will be plentiful. Lucky this week provides a host of great shows around the Boston area. Included this week......

Enough music to rock because you're happy or rock because you're sad. No matter if the candidate you were supporting won or lost you can find solace in the upbeat or comfort in the emo. Tuesday 11/7 Method Man The mighty Method Man (Wu-Tang) brings a glorious night of hardcore hip hop to Avalon featuring Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa and Hall of Justus. Avalon, all ages, $25, 7pm doors Method Man: website | myspace......

Why ramble? We've got shows to get out and see. We could put up a whole narrative about the state we were left in after NEMO and BeanTown Jazz swept through this weekend. But not now. Monday 10/2 Built to Spill with Helvetia Built to Spill delivers Indie Rock from when they first hit our radar on college radio and they actually were an indie band. They've been with Warner Bros. for what seems......

We’re working for the weekend and it's only Monday. Rainy day outside and the sun is reported MIA until Wednesday. Despite the current gloom, things are looking mighty green outside - a good sign of spring. Flowering trees have done their thing and soon we’ll be smelling the lilacs. For now we’re settling for another cup of Stella while we soak up the tunes and the increasing temperatures. Monday 4/24: John Vanderslice mk Ultra......

It seems everyone is talking about bib numbers, their knees, or the New Balance they hope are broken in by the time Marathon Monday rolls around. There’s not much time to train for the treck past Heartbreak Hill, but it’s not stopping lots of people out there. These bands aren’t on the run. They’re kicking up the amps and pumping pure, sweet decibels of goodness into our ears all week long. Tuesday 4/11 Shumai Indie......

We'll call it hit or miss. Some weeks are totally on and our agenda's are filled to the brim with great stuff. Some weeks we're pulling together a bunch of shows and thinking that the list of "go see" music is surprisingly spare. Just like the weather is wonderful an warm some weeks and gloomy others. This week we've collected a number of selections that will bring some sunshine to your gloomy day - or......

Just in case the 106th annual St. Patty’s Day parade doesn’t satisfy your thirst for Irish fun, join Bostonist on March 16th for the Saw Doctors show. With the Dropkick Murphys show sold out, Bostonians can head over the Roxy on Thursday to get their energetic Irish fix by a group of pure-blooded blokes. More of a workout than concert, The Saw Doctors get fans moving. With songs such as “Tommy K” which initiates audience......

This week we're trying hard to think about something other than how hard it is out here to be a pimp. Well, ok, maybe Bostonist is looking at the Oscars and just scratching our heads. We didn't know Jon Stewart could be that bland. We're still waiting to hear what Three 6 Mafia were wearing that made the camera all jakey last night. Now that we're done with the Academy we're looking back to Grammy.......

Bostonist has been hearing lots of good things about the new Shotime series "The L Word". Unfortunately, we're too poor for premium cable. From what we understand, it's about a bunch of lesbians in LA who wear the lastest fashions, listen to hip music, and create drama in comical ways. Luckily, the wondering and second-hand information is over. The Roxy is hosting a free Season 2 premiere party tonight, with the help of the......

Bostonist hit up the sold out Arcade Fire show at the Roxy last night. The Roxy is a corny night club that doubles as a Chippendale's and employes dozens of middle aged women in windpants and yellow tshirts as security guards. The hype about the Arcade Fire live show had risen to a cresendo and Bostonist didn't want to be let down. As billed, the Arcade Fire sounded very tight and the show was......