March 1982, Lee Civic Centre, Fort Myers, Fla. There’s a thought that the first concert you go to says something about who you are, and I understand that to a
The ShinsThe Shins
October 2004, Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik, Iceland I’ve always wanted to go to Iceland, with its volcanoes and geysers, Northern lights and hot water springs. It’s exotic and intriguing, a land
of Montrealof Montreal
August 2006, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. I remember the day after this show, standing in line for coffee at Hot Corner (which is now a beer hall called Trappeze) behind
TV on the RadioTV on the Radio
April 2007, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. TV on the Radio is a great melting pot, from the musicians in the band, the music the band plays and the influences all
Better Than EzraBetter Than Ezra
July 2005, Carefree Theater, West Palm Beach, Fla. There are songs which define parts of our lives because they were everywhere at the time — and face it not all
InterpolInterpol
October 2003, Ice Palace, Miami, Fla. Some albums just speak to you, know your language as well as anyone, hit all the notes at the right time in your life.
Pixies, Pere UbuPixies, Pere Ubu
November 1991, Cameo Theatre, Miami Beach, Fla. It was early summer, 1989, I was home from college for summer break. I was sitting somewhere with my friend Sarah — I