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Tag: Gin Blossoms

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Album cover for Gin Blossoms Dusted

Debut Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Dusted

February 26, 2021 Drew

Welcome to the first ever review series for this website. The debut album often gets lost after a follow-up release tops the charts but sometimes a band’s first album reaches platinum levels. Either way, the Debut Album Series will review … Continue reading Debut Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Dusted

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Best Concerts of 2020

Top Concerts of 2020

December 18, 2020December 15, 2020 Drew

Stop laughing. Technically, I attended one concert and came close to seeing three before the shutdown.  But, as the coronavirus loomed and bands figured out ways to reach the masses without touring I did manage to see a couple of … Continue reading Top Concerts of 2020

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Concert Review: Gin Blossoms – Salute to Service

November 8, 2020November 11, 2020 Drew

It wasn’t ideal, but I’ll take it. Gin Blossoms highlighted the first ever “Salute to Service” concert on Sunday, live streamed free of charge, and hosted by Arizona State University to celebrate Veterans Day while honoring veterans and active duty … Continue reading Concert Review: Gin Blossoms – Salute to Service

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Semisonic You're Not Alone album cover

Album Review: Semisonic – You’re Not Alone

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 Drew

Well, what took so long? After decades of inactivity, ok maybe a little exaggeration but not by much, Semisonic returns with the EP You’re Not Alone, the band’s first collection of new music in nearly 20 years. Semisonic captured fame … Continue reading Album Review: Semisonic – You’re Not Alone

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The Best Concert T-Shirts (I Own)

May 26, 2020June 17, 2020 Drew

The Concert Shirt. If you attend a concert without going home with a concert t-shirt you didn’t really attend the show. At least that was my thinking many years ago. As such, I have many concert shirts, also known as … Continue reading The Best Concert T-Shirts (I Own)

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Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Major Lodge Victory

May 5, 2020June 17, 2020 Drew

Major Lodge Victory slipped under the radar (landed at #159 on Billboard 200) and quickly disappeared in 2006 but marked the turning point in a log slog back to relevance Gin Blossoms fully enjoy today. In many respects, Gin Blossoms … Continue reading Album Review: Gin Blossoms – Major Lodge Victory

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Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms Live Tonight on YouTube

March 17, 2020 Drew

Robin Wilson, singer for Gin Blossoms, hits the band’s official YouTube channel tonight at 6 p.m. (PST) to play some music and spread some love to everyone. If you like Gin Blossoms or just need a break from the craziness … Continue reading Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms Live Tonight on YouTube

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Top 10 Concerts of 2019

December 23, 2019June 17, 2020 Drew

So much for putting a quiet end to Drew’s Reviews. Last year I struggled with whether to call it a blog and at one point had made up my mind with a plan to end it, leaving the Top 10 … Continue reading Top 10 Concerts of 2019

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Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms

Top 10 Best* Gin Blossoms Songs

September 17, 2019June 17, 2020 Drew

When I think of college and the bands that defined those years, Gin Blossoms always rise to the top. To this day, numerous songs off New Miserable Experience elicit those unrealized feelings at the time that today bring back memories … Continue reading Top 10 Best* Gin Blossoms Songs

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Collective Soul at Cowlitz Ballroom at Ilani Casino

Concert Review: All Charisma and Heart with Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms

August 26, 2019June 17, 2020 Drew

Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms filled the 2,500 seats at the Cowlitz Ballroom on Sunday at Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, WA as the two bands close in on the end of their summer long Now’s the Time Tour in near … Continue reading Concert Review: All Charisma and Heart with Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms

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