MixFest 2005 (at the Bank Of America Pavilion)

Boston Globe: Meager MixFest is strong enough with Crow, Lauper

Elton John (at the TD Banknorth Garden)

Boston Globe: John dazzles with a concert of classics

Doves, with Longwave (at Avalon)

Boston Globe: Doves' tight, airy sound sets it apart

Idlewild, with Inara George (at the Paradise)

Boston Globe: Intelligence and urgency mark Idlewild's show