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XRT Show with Peter Bjorn & John at Metro 11/12/09

By XRT Listener Submission ⋅ November 28, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Peter Bjorn & John XRT Show at Metro 11/12/09 Celebrating their 10th anniversary as a band, Peter Bjorn & John brought their energetic Birthday Tour to the Metro. The band kicked off the set–which featured a generous mix of new, old and rare material–with the laid-back fan favorite, “Amsterdam”, before jumping into “Far Away, By [...]

XRT Show with Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam at Double Door

By XRT Listener Submission ⋅ November 25, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

The Double Door was knocked off it’s hinges last night by Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam. This 22 year old kid, just old enough to get into the joint, rocked the house. I’m not sure what delta bluesman he’s channeling but his fretwork, vocals and presence are way beyond his years. Weather he was [...]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts

By XRT Listener Submission ⋅ November 25, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

I was the lucky winner to attend a Boomer’s Rock ‘n Roll Heaven, a two night music celebration of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary concerts sponsored from WXRT & Hawthorne Race Course. This legacy event was held at Madison Square Garden, New York City, October 29th & 30, 2009.
Day 1 [...]

XRT Holiday Concert for the Kids: John Fogerty at Auditorium Theatre

By Frank E. Lee ⋅ November 23, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

“Hey Tonight” started the XRT Holiday Concert for the Kids on Saturday and it signaled a joyous romp through one of rock’s best catalogues. John Fogerty. looking trim in basic black (with hair to match,) led a crack six piece band (including a violinist and ace drummer Kenny Aronoff) through their paces on most of [...]

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