Charlotte Loftus - Music & Concerts Contributor

When you hear the phrase 'variety show,' what comes to mind? Unfortunately for me, after watching the endless cable news rehashing the NBC late night debacle, it ... read more >>

In a land far, far away, perhaps even in the next galaxy or through the nearest wormhole, there is a place called the Suburbs. This place is filled with magical ... read more >>

A brutally effective blend of knife-blade punk rock and messy psychedelic-era Brit-pop, the Mannequin Men are uniquely able to boil down their musical influences ... read more >>

In a veritable extravaganza of extraneous punctuation, the Hideout is hosting both Detholz! and Volcano!, along with A Tundra, this Saturday night. If you are living ... read more >>

I tend to wear earplugs at most shows. I’m old and could care less what the young pups think of me. Now, I know it’s not the most popular thing to ... read more >>

The Meat Puppets have been playing together off and on for 30 years. During that time, they have ingested unbelievably massive amounts of mind-altering substances. ... read more >>