Coachella 2013
Although much ink [digital and otherwise] understandably has been spilled about Coachella 2013, here are a few observations from my fifth visit to the musical smorgasbord in the desert.
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The Last Great Box Set? Stephen Stills: Carry On (Atlantic/Rhino)
Is this the last great box set? The record labels have done a thorough job scraping the vaults and repackaging assets. As to the box sets we won’t likely see unless and until the ... Continue Reading →
The Residents – Four Decades of Progress Under the Current Model
The Residents are a band on a 40 year anniversary tour. If you have heard of them, it is probably not because of the once-traditional record company model. Rather, you know of The ... Continue Reading →
South Africa – Outstanding Music and Wine at Solms-Delta
The South African wine country is a wonderful place to visit after the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town. Inevitably, one compares the Cape Winelands to Napa Valley. Both are in striking ... Continue Reading →
Christmas 2012 Holiday Music Round-Up
As certain as are eggnog, tinsel and Black Friday this time of year we are faced with a bevy of holiday tunes. To help you wade through the offerings, we offer our annual survey.
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Springsteen Winds Up 2012
As one of the last true road warriors among legacy artists, Springsteen is winding down the US leg of his mammoth Wrecking Ball Tour. He will pick up again overseas in the new year, ... Continue Reading →
Peter Gabriel – Then and Now
At the dawn of MTV, Peter Gabriel was one of the very few artists with sufficient talent to effectively straddle the previously disparate worlds of music and video. With his well-honed ... Continue Reading →
Charlie Is My Darling – The Rolling Stones Juggernaut Continues
With two documentaries, several high profile gigs, a decent new single and another career-spanning collection, the longest-lasting act in rock is gathering no moss.
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