Is It Possible to Measure Greatness Through a Reunion Show? I Sure Hope So

• Bill Lipold
• October 27, 2012
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Thursday night, I had shown up to the Dinosaur, Jr show at the Beachland Ballrom on Cleveland's east side, some two-and-a-half hours before J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph would even think of taking the stage. Facebook said the show would be close to a sell-out.  I didn't want to miss out. I strode to Music Saves, my favorite record store on the street and ran into a friend of mine, Tim, who was also unnecessarily prompt. After a...READ MORE

Live Review: Sebadoh @ Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights 4.4.11

• Bill Lipold
• April 5, 2011
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Games to Play Before a Sebadoh Concert: 1.  Were you there in '97? 2. Guess the median age (Hint, it's somewhere between 35 and 44). 3. Spot the Lou Barlow look-alikes (I stopped after I counted three standing directly behind me). 4. Receding hair line race (I couldn't play this game, like Lou, I have a mop top that will never stop growing). 5. Obscure alt-band from the '90s t-shirt hunt (Last night's winner was Cath...READ MORE

2008 Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1: Sebadoh and Public Enemy

• Bill Lipold
• July 19, 2008
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The final two bands on Friday night provided a stark contrast in styles and attitudes. First, you had the gee, aww-shucks we're in a rock band and we're going to play a few songs for you tonight, demeanor of Sebadoh, who were to be followed by the larger than life personas of Chuck D, Flava Flav, and Public Enemy. Sebadoh's classic lo-fi style, perfected on albums like Bubble and Scrape (which they performed in its entirety), is...READ MORE