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  1. Nickel Creek and the Secret Sisters’ Sibling Harmonies: Concert Review

    Nickel Creek and the Secret Sisters’ Sibling Harmonies: Concert Review

    10:50 am PDT 05/23/2014
    • Chris Willman
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    Americana icons’ welcome return results in some serious shredding, offbeat humor. READ MORE

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  2. Coldplay’s Chris Martin Turns Sadness into Gladness: Concert Review

    Coldplay’s Chris Martin Turns Sadness into Gladness: Concert Review

    2:35 pm PDT 05/21/2014
    • Roy Trakin
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    The raw introspection of the new songs is tempered by the celebratory nature of the old favorites. READ MORE

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  3. Lykke Li's Heartbreak Takes Center Stage: Concert Review

    Lykke Li's Heartbreak Takes Center Stage: Concert Review

    3:20 pm PDT 05/20/2014
    • Phil Gallo
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    Li adds her name to a continuum that begins with the Shangri-Las and the Ronettes, pushing elements toward the light to achieve an ABBA-like brightness and elsewhere into a darkened corner of psychedelic swirls. READ MORE

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  4. Christina Perri Puts on a Happy Face for Her Fans: Concert Review

    Christina Perri Puts on a Happy Face for Her Fans: Concert Review

    2:53 pm PDT 05/19/2014
    • Emily Zemler
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    Hometown show is a dream come true for singer-songwriter, who shares her "Jar of Hearts" with mostly female audience. READ MORE

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  5. John Grant Strips Down His Latest Songs at Webster Hall: Concert Review

    John Grant Strips Down His Latest Songs at Webster Hall: Concert Review

    9:48 am PDT 05/18/2014
    • John DeFore
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    Gigs with Elbow expose the revered-in-Europe songwriter to U.S. listeners. READ MORE

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  6. Lindsey Stirling Fiddles with the System: Concert Review

    Lindsey Stirling Fiddles with the System: Concert Review

    12:55 pm PDT 05/16/2014
    • Chris Willman
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    The men don’t know, but the violin-loving little girls and EDM-craving gamers and New Age middle-agers understand. READ MORE

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  7. The Roots Introduce New CD With an Art Happening: Concert Review

    The Roots Introduce New CD With an Art Happening: Concert Review

    3:15 pm PDT 05/14/2014
    • John DeFore
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    The exclusive hip-hop event featured no live rapping and more prerecorded atmospherics than beats. READ MORE

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  8. Lady Gaga Dresses Up and Has a Ball at MSG: Concert Review

    Lady Gaga Dresses Up and Has a Ball at MSG: Concert Review

    10:18 am PDT 05/14/2014
    • Frank Scheck
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    The pop diva brings her lavish "artRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour" to Madison Square Garden READ MORE

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  9. Buster Poindexter Still Looking for a Kiss at Carlyle: Concert Review

    Buster Poindexter Still Looking for a Kiss at Carlyle: Concert Review

    5:44 pm PDT 05/12/2014
    • John DeFore
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    David Johansen puts on the tux again for a Buster-flavored cabaret act at legendary venue. READ MORE

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  10. Morrissey's South of the Border Appeal: Concert Review

    Morrissey's South of the Border Appeal: Concert Review

    5:10 pm PDT 05/12/2014
    • Roy Trakin
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    The Maestro of Melancholia teams up with veteran Tom Jones and promising Kristeen Young for an evening that covers all the emotional bases. READ MORE

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  11. Ed Sheeran, Paramore Lead Wango Tango 2014 Standouts (Concert Review)

    Ed Sheeran, Paramore Lead Wango Tango 2014 Standouts (Concert Review)

    3:16 pm PDT 05/11/2014
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    Iggy Azalea strutted, Ariana Grande sang and Adam Levine surprised during Sunday’s marathon show, while concertgoers drank the house dry. READ MORE

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  12. Cher Turns Back Time at Barclays Center: Concert Review

    Cher Turns Back Time at Barclays Center: Concert Review

    12:13 pm PDT 05/11/2014
    • Frank Scheck
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    The legendary performer delivers fashion and fabulousness during a dazzling arena extravaganza. READ MORE

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  13. David Byrne and All-Star Band Hit the Sweet Spot at Tribute to Nigerian Composer: Concert Review

    David Byrne and All-Star Band Hit the Sweet Spot at Tribute to Nigerian Composer: Concert Review

    11:58 am PDT 05/09/2014
    • Roy Trakin
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    A joyous celebration of William Onyeabor’s synth-driven African groove performed by an eclectic line-up featuring members of Hot Chip, Bloc Party, LCD Soundsystem and Sinkane. READ MORE

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  14. Rough Trade NYC Hosts tUnE-yArDs: Concert Review

    Rough Trade NYC Hosts tUnE-yArDs: Concert Review

    6:39 pm PDT 05/08/2014
    • John DeFore
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    Merrill Garbus' band celebrated their third album "Nikki Nack," which was released the day before. READ MORE

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  15. Ray LaMontagne's Pop Goes the Folksinger: Concert Review

    Ray LaMontagne's Pop Goes the Folksinger: Concert Review

    3:56 pm PDT 05/07/2014
    • Roy Trakin
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    The reclusive, bearded, Grammy-winning tunesmith explores his psychedelic '60s side in a sacred setting. READ MORE

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  16. Childish Gambino Finds a New Community in Rap: Concert Review

    Childish Gambino Finds a New Community in Rap: Concert Review

    12:49 pm PDT 05/05/2014
    • Emily Zemler
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    Donald Glover's "rap" alter ego scores before an audience of devoted fans, justifying his decision to leave "Community" for a music career. READ MORE

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  17. The Mavericks Bring It All Back Home: Concert Review

    The Mavericks Bring It All Back Home: Concert Review

    12:06 pm PDT 05/05/2014
    • Holly Gleason
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    Country-rock vets return to their Latino roots with wide-ranging homecoming south Florida show celebrating a quarter-century as a band. READ MORE

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  18. Bruce Springsteen’s Saints Go Marching In: Concert Review

    Bruce Springsteen’s Saints Go Marching In: Concert Review

    10:50 am PDT 05/05/2014
    • Melinda Newman
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    The Boss brings joy and purpose to his third New Orleans Jazz Fest appearance, delivering a tight set full of meaning and exuberance. READ MORE

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  19. The Knife Gets Tribal in New York for 'Shaking the Habitual' Tour: Concert Review

    The Knife Gets Tribal in New York for 'Shaking the Habitual' Tour: Concert Review

    2:47 pm PDT 05/02/2014
    • John DeFore
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    Radical gender theory informs a sweaty dance party. READ MORE

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  20. David Gray's Shock of the New Produces Awe: Concert Review

    David Gray's Shock of the New Produces Awe: Concert Review

    3:53 pm PDT 04/25/2014
    • Steve Baltin
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    Singer/songwriter plays entire new album "Mutineers" before adoring fans in intimate L.A. show that works, flaws and all. READ MORE

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