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WEEZER CRUISE Diary – Day 1, Thursday Jan. 19 – “I’M ON A BOAT!!!”
Friend to the (indie rock) stars, the Backstage Rider set sail for Mexico aboard a big honking cruise ship with Weezer, Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh, Yuck, Nervous Wreckords, and a ton more as part of the redonkulous Weezer Cruise. Here’s the start of my EPIC four-day diary series. Part 1, Thursday.
February 4, 2012
On the Road with Dinosaur Jr and Henry Rollins: Part 2, Vancouver
…in which our heroine finds herself travelling from Seattle to Vancouver on board the Dinosaur Jr tourbus and crying great tears of laughter as we cross the border. Also includes: Nardwuar, Devon from Beekeeper and ear plugs.
January 4, 2012
On the Road with Dinosaur Jr and Henry Rollins: Part 1, Seattle
I spent two days on the road in Seattle and Vancouver with Dinosaur Jr as they toured and played their 1988 classic “Bug” in its entirety, and were interviewed on stage by former Black Flag icon Henry Rollins. It was, in a word, EPIC. Read/see now. Here’s Part 1: Seattle
January 3, 2012
Top 11 of 2012: Why Look Back When You Can Look Forward?
What’s the point of looking back? Here’s the BackstageRider Top 11 Things to Look Forward to in 2012 (so far) with a bit of back-looking, I admit, in the form of musicks I did very much enjoy as well as some guesses about what might be awesome next year.
December 21, 2011
Peter Murphy (and She Wants Revenge): Touched by the Hand (and Crotch) of Goth
Gothlings of all ages gathered to witness the return of Bauhaus high-priest Peter Murphy, and a dull band called She Wants Revenge, on their co-headlining tour. Aside from utterly being robbed of a full set by the venue’s crappy curfew, it was stellar. Check the pics, read the story.
December 5, 2011
Two nights of THE NATIONAL in Vancouver – View from the front row! Songs from the chairs! Penis jokes! Meeting Matt Berninger!
So, yeah, two nights of beautiful shows by the National were capped off by meeting 3/5ths of them, touching Matt Berninger, listening to him say “penis” a lot, and being in the front row for both nights. Check out my banter rundown, the videos and my point n’ shooty pics.
December 4, 2011
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOSHOOT: An Evening with NEIL GAIMAN and AMANDA PALMER
Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer performed in Vancouver on November 6 at the Vogue Theatre. Here’s the exclusive BackstageRider “An Evening with Neil and Amanda” photo shoot with pics by Wayne Höecherl.
November 22, 2011
WU LYF Live: Hyped UK Band (Actually) Meets Expectations
Oh look! Another hyped UK band makes the rounds of North American on its first tour! How did WU LYF fare? Pretty good, if you ask me. And you have. Read the epic review, see the video and click on the pics for effect.
November 20, 2011
PORTISHEAD Live: Wandering Stars Render Crowd Breathless
Portishead defies expectations at Vancouver’s most horrible venue to present an emotionally charged performance filled with flawless moments and serious intensity. Check out the full photo gallery and review here.
October 25, 2011

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