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JOSS STONE May 6 at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $25.00 This is an 18+ show Tickets go on sale Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Avalon
Joss Stone was barely old enough to drive when she emerged as one of the most sultry and soulful voices since Aretha Franklin and Laura Lee. On her sophomore album Stone proved she's more than just a pretty voice.
KINGS OF LEON Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 This is an 18+ show Paradise Club
The Followhills family - Leon, Nathan, Jared, and Matthew - make up Kings of Leon. Drawing influence from Neil Young, Kings of Leon has rounded and full vocals and an upbeat swing, a sound which has often been described as a southern version of The Strokes. Leon has stayed true to its throaty baritone vocals and has proved it has a sound without comparison.
LOUIS LOGIC Feb. 4 The Western Front
Louis Logic's twisted sense of humor and clever rhymes earn him comparisons to Eminem, but Logic's lyrics retain a shock value Marshall Mathers lost years ago. Head to The Western Front to see some classic underground hip-hop. Opening will be BC graduate Sean Dwyer.
THE PERCEPTIONISTS March 23 at 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets $15.25 / $17.25 day of Tickets on sale Jan. 29 at noon Avalon
You can count on The Perceptionists when they perform in their hometown. Solo emcees Akrobatik and Mr. Lif formed this three-man crew with DJ Fakts and have established themselves as the kings of Boston hip-hop. The Perceptionists will appeal to liberal college kids disappointed with the election.
DROPKICK MURPHYS March 16 - March 20 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets $20 day of Avalon Fenway may burn to the ground to bagpipes and the Boston College fight song as the Dropkick Murphys come to Avalon for eardrum-rupturing mayhem. A dash of Irish folk and boatloads of punk rock and hardcore punk characterize these loud and proud Beantown natives, who head to Landsdowne St. with American Hi-Fi, Riddlin Kids, Brain Failure, and more.
RYAN CABRERA w/ Aslyn / Kyle Riabko Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $22.50 This is an all-ages show Tickets on sale Jan. 15 at noon
For those whose lives are still filled with teenage angst, an acoustic guitar coupled with a few breathy high-pitched wails may be right up your alley. Watch Ryan Cabrera feign a broken heart in front of a sea of teary-eyed teeny boppers swaying back and forth. Find the way from BC to your seat
Avalon - Take the Green Line (B, C, D, or E) inbound. - Get off at the Kenmore Square stop. - Walk down Brookline Avenue towards Fenway Park - When you are within sight of Fenway Park, keep a watch out for Landsdowne Street which will appear on your left. If you see Yawkee way or have passed Fenway Park then you have gone too far. - Make a left onto Landsdowne Street. Avalon is at 15 Landsdowne St. and will appear on your left.
Paradise Rock Club - Take the Green Line (B Line) to the Pleasant Street stop. Paradise is located at 969 Commonwealth Ave.
Axis - Take the Green Line (B, C, D, or E) inbound to the Kenmore Square stop. - Walk down Brookline Avenue towards Fenway Park and make a left onto Lansdowne Street, which will appear on your left when Fenway Park is within your sight. - Axis is on your left.
Western Lounge - From Central Square (Red Line) Station take the #70 Bus - From Harvard Square take Massachusetts Avenue to Putnam Avenue to Western Avenue, approx. 12-15 min walk. Western Lounge is at 343 Western Ave.
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