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‘Momentary’ meeting with a legendary ‘Master’: Interview with Albert Hammond, Jr.

September 1, 2015 on , by

‘Momentary’ meeting with a legendary ‘Master’: Interview with Albert Hammond, Jr.

September 1, 2015 on , by

Photos courtesy of BB Gun Press Regina Alongi Connector Editor The Strokes may be one of the most legendary bands to come out of New York City in the last 20 years. In 2001, their debut album, “Is This It,” was featured in various publications as the best album of the year, is often called…

Vermont band Gang of Thieves simply rock

August 19, 2015 on , by

(Photo courtesy of Gang of Thieves/Facebook.) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Every time they take the stage, Gang of Thieves strive to put on the best rock ‘n’ roll show they possibly can. For the past six years, they have been doing exactly that. Formed in 2009, the band is comprised of guitarists Nick Wood and…

There’s a new Tribe in town

August 2, 2015 on , by

Regina Alongi Connector Staff “Revitalization” may be the best word to explain the change Tribe Society has just gone through. Dropping the Gentlemen Hall moniker and parting ways with a bandmate, the quintet have reestablished themselves as a heavier, hip hop-influenced alternative rock band. We were first introduced to Tribe Society when they released a…

Warped Tour highlights from Xfinity Center (Mansfield, Mass.)

July 20, 2015 on , by

(Photo courtesy of Vans Warped Tour) The Vans Warped Tour made its annual stop at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass., bringing with it more than 90 performers of various genres performing all day Tuesday. Established and newly formed bands and artists alike performed 30-minute sets on 11 different stages throughout the venue. Bands expected…