Mascis trades in the searing solos of his Jazzmaster for the softer picks and strums of his Martin, putting on a plucking performance in soft and sweet numbers like "Me Again" and "Wide Awake," the latter of which he sings with Chan Marshall of Cat Power fame.
The New Pornographers // Brill Bruisers
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 7:15 AM
The new album kicks off with fun contributions from Newman and Case in the title track and "Champions of Red Wine" before turning into a party on Bejar's synth and harmonica assisted "War on the East Coast."
Cymbals Eat Guitars // LOSE
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 6:50 AM
The Staten Island, N.Y. band has always employed a sort of manic energy during their music, but LOSE sounds like a band that has matured, able to blend their excitable sonic freakouts with doses of restraint.
Erie Philharmonic presents Classic Mystery Tour: A Beatles Tribute
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 6:35 AM
The Erie Philharmonic will present Classic Mystery Tour Saturday, Sept. 13, a team of four musicians playing the parts of George, John, Paul, and Ringo to perform the tunes of The Beatles at the Warner Theatre.
Former Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis Brings Country Stylings to Casino
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 6:25 AM
While the singer has collaborated with band's like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park, he's also worked with Southern greats George "The Possum" Jones and Charlie Daniels before recording and releasing his solo debut The Road in 2012.
Erie's Strangers and Liars bring Americana-infused pop-rock sound to King's Rook
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 6:20 AM
Albums like debut Five Seat Concert Hall and their sophomore follow-up Live That Way found the foursome channeling Petty, Paul Simon, and even The Moody Blues on any given track, and the recorded results were rather entertaining – but sometimes you just can't beat a live show.
The Avetts Father Tour Stops at Erie Ale House
by Rebecca Styn9/3/2014, 6:05 AM
A farmer at heart and welder by profession, Jim Avett is bring his musical talents to Erie.
Texas-based Metalcore group Crown the Empire Returns to Erie
by Tommy Shannon9/3/2014, 5:55 AM
Crown the Empirec continues their full "Welcome to the Resistance" tour, as they roll through Basement Transmissions.
Arts & Drafts Returns to The Brewerie
by Alex Bieler9/3/2014, 5:35 AM
From Sept. 4 to 6, the biannual, multi-day event returns to provide locals a chance to indulge in visual and aural treats, as well as enjoying a few craft brews along the way.
Dig Earth's largest string instrument at Mercyhurst
by Ryan Smith9/3/2014, 5:30 AM
Artist/innovator/experimentalist William Close's Earth Harp is what might happen if string music (lofty, larger-than-life instrumentations) courted, then married architecture – the fine, large, lofty places such music is played.
Tuesday Bluesday
by Cory Vaillancourt9/2/2014, 10:00 AM
Liven up another boring workday with your weekly dose of Tuesday Bluesday! This week: The Velvet Bulldozer
The Kids Are Alright: A Call to Support All-Ages Venues In the Community
by Mike Iverson8/30/2014, 3:19 PM
A brief address of the continued need for all-ages venues in our community as a means of fostering creative growth
Docksider to host #ROSBOX CD Release Party
by Alex Bieler8/28/2014, 4:46 PM
Enjoy a Black & White Affair to celebrate the release of a new compilation involving some of Erie's most prolific independent artists.
Joyce Manor release Never Hungover Again on Epitaph
by Will Taylor8/27/2014, 12:43 PM
California punk band sells out.
Q&A with Steven Attenborough
by Tommy Shannon8/26/2014, 11:45 AM
The owner of Big Ear Records talks about his newly opened record store
