If It's Too Loud...

I've been a fan of Little Hag's for a number of years now, ever since I stumbled on Avery Mandeville's musical project before it was called Little Hag. I always assumed I'd have to make the trip down to Asbury Park, NJ to see them live (which is a place I adore visiting, so win-win). Luckily, they made the trek up to New England in 2022 so I was able to see them at Wrong Brain in Dover, NH. I was thrilled to see that they had another trip up to New England this past weekend, which included a stop at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville. I was also excited to see Condition Baker, who I had only seen once before when they played the Rock and Roll Rumble last year without their singer. (The evening was also half of a drag night, but that doesn't truly fit into a music blog live review, so we'll focus on the bands...) Condition Baker opened up the show, and I'm beginning to think I might be cursing them. Singer/guitarist Alec Verissimo was there Friday,...

The Rock & Roll Rumble has been an institution in the Boston music scene for over forty years, showcasing the best up and coming bands in the Boston music scene. I try to go as often as possible, and made it to night three of the first round which featured one of the most diverse line ups in recent memory: Lovina Falls, Wire Lines, Other Brother Darryl, and Condition Baker. Condition Baker opened the night with a set of 90's style pop punk. They were playing at a disadvantage Saturday night without their lead singer who had to miss the show because of a family emergency. The remaining trio soldiered on (which is pretty punk rock) and delivered a solid thirty minute set. Considering how many lead singers have trouble remembering their lyrics, it was impressive that the guitarist and bass player of Condition Baker were able to fill in so well. They played the only cover song of the evening, which was Sublime's "Santeria." Unfortunately, they weren't at one hundr...