All reggae is not created equal and when it comes to white boy reggae, it takes a special person or group of people to get it right. If you’ve ever heard Arlingotn, Virginia’s Soldiers of Ja Army, more commonly referred to as SOJA, you understand what I’m talking about. Those white boys have an uncanny way of invoking emotion about relevant issues and love. And the band’s fifth full-length, Strength to Survive is no different.

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Like many faithful listeners, the jammy styles of Grateful Dead appeal to my ears and speak to my heart. An everlasting free flowing sound that transcends generations with ease.

Deadheads young and old united Wednesday night to groove to The Mickey Hart Band at Granada Theater, some even gathered for an impromptu drum circle during intermission. Mickey Hart took the stage with a slew of talented musicians including Dave Schools of Wide Spread Panic, vocalist Crystal Monee Hall, and keyboardist Tim [...]

M83 have expanded their upcoming North American tour plans by adding a second show at the Granada Theater on May 20th, plus three additional US show dates in the Northeast in early August. The hazy indie pop sounds of French producer Anthony Gonzalez (touring with keyboardist Morgan Kibby of the band White Sea) has gotten so popular that the first show officially sold out in a matter of hours. Thank Allah that the ever-obliging venue added this second show [...]

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By Nicole Ido

Last time they played the Granada, the crowd scarcely filled the first floor, yet this time elbowroom was a luxury. Playing to a packed house on Friday night, Girls proved that their third album “Father, Son, Holy Ghost” is doing them well.

Lead singer and songwriter, Christopher Owens, rocked a Kurt Cobain meets surfer boy style with his disheveled blonde hair and grungy camo shirt. Bouquets of flowers embellished the stage while a clean (and very loud) [...]