• The Decemberists
  September 19, 2009
  Terminal 5, New York, NY
  By Amanda Hatfield
  "The Decemberists played a special one night 'lottery show,' where the songs played were picked at random by a master of ceremonies, played by John Wesley Harding..."
• Ra Ra Riot
  April 4, 2009
  Webster Hall, New York City, NY
  By Amanda Hatfield
  "This show was, at the time, the biggest one Ra Ra Riot had sold out as headliners, and it was clear to me after watching it that the band is destined for even bigger and better things..."
• Florence and the Machine
  October 28, 2009
  Bowery Ballroom, New York City, NY
  By Amanda Hatfield
  "Florence Welsh and her backing band delighted and mesmerized a sold-out crowd at Bowery in her first official NY headlining show..."
• Dirty Projectors
  July 19, 2009
  Williamsburg Waterfront (Brooklyn, NY)
  By Amanda Hatfield
  "I was skeptical about how well Dirty Projectors' gorgeous, complex vocal harmonies would carry over outdoors, standing under hot sunshine..."

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