The Books band members Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong discuss their humble beginnings and interesting sound. The Books will be playing at Pearl Street this Friday at 9 p.m., supported by music-hall indie rockers The Black Heart Procession.
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The Books crack open new sound
Tags: concert preview, Nick Zammuto, Paul de Jong, pearl street, The Books
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Yorn yearns for new sound, but is it a blunder?
Folk singer-songwriter Pete Yorn transforms his style for his new self-titled album, “Pete Yorn.” While die-hard fans will love it, his performance at Pearl Street on Monday left the audience questioning his recent change.
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Built to Spill brings their ‘plan’ to Northampton
Seminal 90′s indie-rock band Built to Spill will be playing at Pearl Street tomorrow night at 9. They will be playing classic songs from throughout their career, from 1994′s “There’s Nothing Wrong With Love” to 2009′s “There Is No Enemy.”
Tags: Built to Spill, northampton, pearl street, Revolt Revolt
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CocoRosie pops in Noho
Sister act CocoRosie will bring their theatrical, eclectic blend of folk and electronica to the Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton on Thursday night.
Tags: Bianca Casady, CocoRosie, Gael Rakotondrabe, pearl street, Sierra Casady
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Sia brings song to Pearl Street
Sia is an Australian singer, songwriter and dancer who performs jazzy pop songs. She will bring her quirky, part oddball and all charming style to the Pearl Street Ballroom tomorrow at 8 p.m.
Tags: australian, concert, Music, pearl street, sia, singer, songs
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Hold Steady have no “Rock ‘n Roll Problems” in NoHo
The Hold Steady is not a typical band. Its April 6 show at Pearl Street in Northampton was packed to the brim with fans openly discussing not just the band’s music but also their personal homemade comic books based on the band’s material, often while debating such topics as whether or not the band’s 2005 album “Separation Sunday” would make a better book or movie.
Tags: Music, northampton, pearl street, rock and roll, The Hold Steady
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