AltWeeklies Wire
A Broad-Ranging Hardly Strictly Bluegrassnew
The Bay Area's best music festival returns.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-29-2011 |
Concerts
Bright I's: Did Conor Oberst Really Need to Make a Solo Record?new
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst's eponymous new disc shows exactly how boring a fabulous Mexican vacation can be.
North Bay Bohemian |
Gabe Meline |
07-31-2008 |
Reviews
Meandering Musicnew
Although he's willing to tackle big issues, Conor Oberst remains in tired self-absorption.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-10-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bright Eyes, Cassadaga
Conor Oberst Peers into the Magic 8-Ball and Finds the Answers in His Own Backyardnew
Cassadaga, the new album by Bright Eyes slated for release next Tuesday, is Conor Oberst's one-man journey through a thousand doors with nothing but hope on the other side.
The Reader |
Tim McMahan |
04-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Don't Call Him Luckynew
Bright Eyes tries out new material and plays some old faves, too.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Don Waller |
03-16-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: Bright Eyes
Comeback Clipsnew
A music-video renaissance is afoot, but it's online, not on cable.
Houston Press |
Chris Dahlen |
01-03-2006 |
Music
A Song to Pass the Timenew
Emo's one-time wonder boy grows up to be an indie-folk superstar.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
11-08-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bright Eyes, Sullen Demeanornew
Conor Oberst is a lovable yet punchable prima donna at war with the unreasonable expectations born of his own vast potential.
Cleveland Scene |
Rob Harvilla |
05-17-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Taking His Leave: Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst Finds Life Elsewherenew
If you’ve ever been to Omaha, you understand why Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst has spent the last 10 years being so damn depressed.
Boston Phoenix |
Camille Dodero |
01-21-2005 |
Reviews
Indie Kid Talks About the Campaign, Religion and Musicnew
Conor Oberst, the star of Bright Eyes, says he wants to write songs about whatever inspires him -- including politics. His band is releasing two new CDs.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
01-17-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews