Tag Archives: The National
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Roman Gokhman’s favorite concerts of 2016: Introduction
Welcome to my annual countdown of the most entertaining music experiences of the year. I attended 51 concerts this year, up from 41 the year before. Like always, this list is an account of how much I enjoyed the concerts I attended. I’m not attempting to list the “best”…
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Review, photos, videos: The National tests new material at Greek Theatre
Photos: Nick DeCicco and Roman Gokhman BERKELEY — Brooklyn rock group The National performed six new songs Friday night during a stop at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre, but the show wasn’t without its rough spots. While the new material, presumably for an in-progress seventh full-length album, often hit somber notes,…
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Roman Gokhman’s favorite shows of 2014 – 10 through 6
Jack White performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorim on Aug. 23, 2014. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. This is the second in a five-part series. Read how I’m scoring my list and find out about my “special consideration” acts HERE. 10 – JACK WHITE at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – Aug. 23…
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Photos & Videos: The National at the Greek in Berkeley – April 26
The National performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 29, 2016. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. The National headlined two nights at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, with the highlight on the first night being “I Need My Girl.” I’m biased, however, as this came the week that my daughter…
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Radio Roman: “Lean” – The National
The National performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on April 26, 2014. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Don’t hate on me, but I’m into the whole “Hunger Games” thing. A friend dragged me to the first movie, and I thought it was all right; enough to get me to read the…
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Photos, videos: Outside Lands 2013 – Friday, Aug. 9
Paul McCartney performs at Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park on Aug. 9, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Paul McCartney performs at Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park on Aug. 9, 2013. Also, check out videos and photos of The National, Smith Westerns, Band of Horses and…
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Interview: The National’s Matt Berninger discusses new documentary, embracing the band’s chemistry
The National performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 29, 2016. Nick DeCicco/STAFF. Director Tom Berninger did not gain an appreciation for indie rock after completing a documentary about his older brother’s Brooklyn band, The National. Mistaken For Strangers, which metamorphosed into a drama about the relationship…
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Q&A: The National’s Matt Berninger on firing his brother, making ‘Trouble Will Find Me’
Matt Berninger (center) and The National, courtesy. Two weeks ago I spoke to Matt Berninger, lead singer for The National, who perform just prior to Sir Paul McCartney next Friday at Outside Lands. I have twice before interviewed the band’s bassist, Scott Devendorf. You can read a story here and…
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Q&A: The National bassist Scott Devendorf on making a statement at TIMF
Scott Devendorf of The National performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on April 26, 2014. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. This story originally appeared in the Oakland Tribune. Cincinnati-via-Brooklyn alt-rockers the National were two shows away from finishing their current tour when they arrived in the soggy Bay Area Sunday afternoon…
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Interview: The National brings dark sound to Treasure Island Music Fest
The National, courtesy. This story originally appeared in the Oakland Tribune. Why are the men of the now-soaring Brooklyn quintet The National so sad? Maybe it’s because their fans want them to be. Treasure Island Music Festival, with LCD Soundsystem, Belle & Sebastian, the National, more 12 p.m., Oct…
