Christine Varriale

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Digital Marketing Coordinator at The Bowery Presents: Boston

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Articles

Modest Mouse Brings Us Good News

Nov 26, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

If there is one album that helped make Isaac Brock and his band Modest Mouse a household name, it would have to be 2004’s Good News for People Who Love Bad News. The band returned to Boston on November 19, playing the album’s 20th anniversary tour to a packed room at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. They exploded onto the stage, unleashing a front-loaded album setlist that included “Float On” and “Ocean Breathes Salty” in the first few tracks of the night.
King Diamond Scared Us to Death at Roadrunner

Nov 4, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

Reanimating corpses? Haunted dolls? Possessed grandmothers? All of these things and more made their presence known at the King Diamond show at Roadrunner on Halloween. The king brought back all of his best motifs for a special evening with Boston fans. His setlist was as appropriate as it was foretelling: He began with “Arrival” from his famous album Abigail, stabbing a doll above a coffin decorated with the album’s name to welcome fans to a night of fright.
COIN is Not Afraid of Boston Anymore

Oct 31, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

Indie rock band COIN returned to Boston for an unforgettable night of music and passion. Last month, the band released their fifth studio album, I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore, a project full of catchy hooks and a modern twist to their nostalgic sound. On a brisk Sunday evening, fans spilled into MGM Music Hall at Fenway and found their spots in the pit, most wearing shirts from previous COIN tours, a testament to their loyal fanbase.
Chrissy Costanza and VOILÀ Spin the Bottle at the Middle East Upstairs

Oct 24, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

On Tuesday, October 8, Chrissy Costanza and VOILÀ brought their co-headlining Spin the Bottle Tour to the Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge. They delivered an intimate, interactive experience that could barely be contained within the tightly-packed venue. The room was already near capacity by the time Ally Nicholas began her opening set. She gave a strong performance that was a worthy opening salvo for the evening’s event.
Fun Again With Phantogram at MGM Music Hall

Oct 21, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

On Monday, October 7, the veteran electronic rock duo Phantogram accompanied Kings of Leon as both bands returned to MGM Music Hall at Fenway for the second time in less than a month. The additional Boston show was the triumphant conclusion of Kings of Leon’s Can We Please Have Fun tour.
Tedeschi Trucks Band and the Deuces Wild Tour at the Wang Theatre

Oct 18, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

Tedeschi Trucks Band checked off a few more Boston venues by making their debut at MGM Music Hall Fenway and the Wang Theatre for the Deuces Wild tour. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks led the powerhouse 12-piece ensemble, playing a fusion of genres rooted in blues and soul. On Saturday, October 5, they performed at the Wang Theatre for the final night of a four-night stretch of shows beginning and ending in Boston, with a stop in Providence in between.
Passenger Holds Space for Feelings

Sep 5, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

When Michael David Rosenberg, aka Passenger, took the stage at House of Blues on Sunday night, he wasn’t sure the packed room had heard the rest of the songs on his big album as he admitted during some of his stage banter. It turns out he had nothing to worry about as the crowd swayed, sang, and even shushed each other to get a closer listen to each track of beloved 2012 hit album All the Little Lights.
Daisy the Great’s Glittery Friday

Mar 11, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

Commandeering the stage ahead of a British invasion, Daisy the Great filled MGM Music Hall at Fenway with energy and light. Playing a majority of songs from their 2022 sophomore album All You Need is Time, the band brought new energy to their breakout hit “The Record Player Song,” and twirled and shimmered to “Glitter” and “Time Machine” while they jammed on stage.
Madi Diaz Brings Her New Album Weird Faith to Boston

Mar 8, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

On what is hopefully the last freezing night in Boston for the winter, Madi Diaz stops by The Sinclair on February 29th while touring her new album, Weird Faith. The audience possesses a wide age range, with a few members dressed in nods to Harry Styles after Diaz’s involvement in Styles’ beloved Love Band last year.
Cold War Kids Unfreeze Boston

Mar 7, 2024 | allstonpudding.com | Christine Varriale

Joe P warmed up the scene at House of Blues last Wednesday, playing tracks from their first album Emily Can’t Sing, and a few covers of Deal Casino songs. They primed the crowd well; cheers exploded in an uproar as soon as Cold War Kids took the stage. The setlist ranged from their eponymous 2023 album, including tracks like “Run Away with Me” to the quintessential ‘s “Love is Mystical” as an encore. Packing a room in the middle of the week in winter is no small feet; the kids are doin’ alright!