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“I reveled in the band’s strange timelessness. Clad in black boots, tight leather trousers, and a striped vest — and already drenched in sweat — the dark-haired blues singer clutched his guitar and looked like he could have performed alongside … Continue reading →

“”You’ll miss me when I’m gone,” Jon Spencer sang, with all his heart, in a mid-song spiel during “Bag of Bones.” By the time this song arrived, the Blues Explosion were already deep into a steamrolling set and his message … Continue reading →

“…a blistering set by the bass-less trio consisting of Spencer on vocals and guitar, Judah Bauer on guitar and drummer Russell Simmins. There are no real breaks between songs, instead, the band races off in different directions like a bunch … Continue reading →

“Though Spencer is an easy focal point, the trio offers team chemistry throughout. Judah Bauer’s more collected stance only allows his passion to push harder through his guitar mastery, while Russell Simins is a ridiculous flurry of sweat and sticks. … Continue reading →