I go through manic bursts of binging and purging with music - and probably everything else in my life. I often fast before a bout of overindulgence. And I frequently cleanse, exfoliate, and purge after, just before doing a face plant right back...

Fleetwood Mac -- all original members, believe it or not -- will play Blue Cross Arena March 16, 2009 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 15, at 10 a.m. $49-$149

I'm constantly trying to re-invent my concert-going experience. I've never really had a particular ritual, but finding new ways to dig, without getting too abstract, can be tough. I always liked Uncle Tupelo, and its spin-offs, Wilco and Sun...

Irish punk madmen Flogging Molly returns to Rochester Wednesday, March 11, at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water Street, 325-5600. Check waterstreetmusic.com for more info.

It was a keen scene down in Seabreeze last night, as Nashville's masked guitar slinger Eddie Angel brought the twang for those in the slick set who braved the snow and blow. Marge's on the Lake was greased up and righteously stuffed. It was so...

It's nu-metal to some, heavy to many, and better than most. One of the loudest bands you will ever hear, Sevendust, returns Saturday, February 21, to the Main Street Armory, 900 E Main Street, 232-1900. Call for info, or check out the Armory...

The urgency in Dar Williams' songs sometimes doesn't rear its head until more instruments jump in. But rest assured it's there, lurking when it's just Williams, her guitar, and you.
Williams comes to town with Josh Radin Wednesday, January...

I hate when a big deal is made about a young artist's age to the point that it precedes whatever that artist does. It can cloud a listener's perspective and cause them to be a little too harsh, or too forgiving. Perhaps it's more introspective...

Don't hold your breath, but Lil Wayne is scheduled to play his make-up show Wednesday, January 21, at Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square, 7:30 p.m. Tix are $45-$100. 232-1900, ticketmaster.com.
And for some real r&b dig The Sylistics,...

As a music junkie, I find I'm often operating under the law of diminishing returns - it's getting harder and harder to get a genuine thrill. But 2008 kept my faith afloat with the acts that made their way in and out of town. New bands formed...

According to the club's website, East End live music venue High Fidelity will close its doors after a final show on Saturday, January 17.
Musician Joe Gizzi opened the club two years ago in the space formerly occupied by Milestones Music Room...

"Twas the night after Christmas and all through the pad,
my rock 'n' roll jones was stirring, so I hit the bricks, dad,
down to dig The Beaumonts, Quitters, and Klaws
and make my own fun, sans old Santa Clause."
OK, that's enough. But...