3 Days, 3 Festivals: The Black Keys @ Three Rivers, Roots Picnic, Independence Jam

The Black Keys have just spent 3 big days, 5-7 June 2009, performing at The Three Rivers Festival (Pittsburgh), The Roots Picnic (Philadephia) and the 94.9 FM Independence Jam (Oceanside, California). The Black Keys haven’t done much touring this year, but they have cherry-picked significant festivals of choice in advance of recording in August. Consequently, [...]

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Dan Auerbach – When The Night Comes – Live

My favourite song on Dan Auerbach’s ‘Keep It Hid’ solo record is ‘When The Night Comes’. Hearing the song live at The Corner Hotel confirmed for me what a great sound and song it is. Dan had the audience transfixed with his presence, voice , unobtrusive guitar, subtle organ and drum accompaniment. Here’s a live [...]

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Live Video of The Black Keys: The Glasshouse, Pomona, 2009

No sooner was I praising the virtues of The Black Keys in black and white, than these cool new black and white videos of The Black Keys turn up. Even better that they are of the ‘Keys recent return to the stage at the Glasshouse, Pomona CA, USA, show on 16 April 2009, the night [...]

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Dan Auerbach and Hacienda On The Road Video

Ahh, who says being in a band aint fun when you are losing your mind on tour. Check out this cool video posted by the Hacienda boys about being on tour with Dan and new ‘brother’ Patrick Hallahan. Maybe Dan and Pat as The Black Keys can do something similar in future…

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Patrick Carney gives a shout out to The Black Keys Fan Lounge

The video says it all. Or does it say anything? At the very least, it’s with a cherry on top. Thanks Pat!

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