Peter Gallagher

Conviction: Guilty of Hokiness.

What It Was Like: The Decemberists, The Avett Brothers, Heartless Bastards

Patrick MichelsThe DecemberistsThis was the big, obvious event of the night -- a packed yard at Stubb's, plenty of production from the NPR-backed show, and no huge surprises. Just a few great live acts we all know, proving they deserve it.Band: The Decemberists, Wednesday night at Stubb'sWhere: Stub ... More >>

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