Ian Anderson / Jethro Tull – Living in the Past and the Digital Future

Jethro Tull is one of the poster child bands for 1970s progressive rock.  Although leader Ian Anderson took his share of slings and arrows over the years, his concert grosses probably ... Continue Reading →

David Byrne and St. Vincent: new album and tour collaboration “Love This Giant”

David Bryne has become a bit of an éminence grise in various fields.  He published a book called Bicycle Diaries a few years ago and undertook a series of steps to encourage urban ... Continue Reading →

Micky Dolenz – New CD and Upcoming Monkees Tour

Everyone from Rod Stewart to Paul McCartney has dabbled in the ‘songbook’ strategy, so why not the drummer from the Monkees? I have been a fan of the Prefab Four from day one, gleefully ... Continue Reading →

Norah Jones – Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego

The very elegant venue was filled with well-coiffed couples ready for an evening of pleasant music.  More than several were undoubtedly jolted at the ambitious sonic textures Jones ... Continue Reading →

Ray Davies – From the House of Blues to the Olympics Closing Ceremony

Ray Davies is ensconced in the annals of premiere British songwriters.  Over the least four decades he has penned some of the most enduring songs emanating from the fertile landscape ... Continue Reading →
Ralph Stanley (center) at Carter Fold photo by Brad Auerbach

Ralph Stanley and Clinch Mountain Boys – Carter Fold

When George Clooney opened his mouth to sing “Man of Constant Sorrow” in the supremely satisfying film “O Brother Where Art Thou,” it was the voice of Ralph Stanley that we ... Continue Reading →

Parallels – XII

Parallels, brainchild of singer Holly Dodson, could be compared to artists as varied as Madonna, Berlin, to modern acts such as Kylie Minogue – but give their new effort, “XII,” ... Continue Reading →
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The Library is on Fire – “Works on Paper”

The Library is on Fire “Works on Paper” The Library is on FireWorks on Paper(Self-Released)January 31st, 2012 Brooklyn’s The Library is on Fire may be one of the freshest sounds ... Continue Reading →