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 →
Nick Lowe
One of the gems of British music is making an all too swift solo acoustic tour of the colonies. I caught up with Nick Lowe during the London Olympics, and he admitted he was one of ... 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 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 →
Singing sensation Emil has “Since You Left” on the charts
There’s an emerging singing sensation who goes simply by the name Emil. He is a talented teen who can be compared to artists as varied as the super-hot Justin Bieber, Glee‘s ... 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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