Fans of the Broadway version of “The Sound of Music” will notice an old favorite on Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata’s (BRO) ‘The Hills Are Alive’ (Canal Records, 3/8). That’s because BRO has included “No Way To Stop It,” a song that was previously only used in the musical’s Broadway production, on the Brooklyn collaborative’s bold re-imagining… Continue reading Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata Resurrects Lost "Sound of Music"
The second annual Winterfest on the Mountain music festival in Nederland, Colorado showcased an eclectic line-up of some of the hottest Colorado musicians and top-notch out-of-towners alike. There was a basic theme among the musical acts on the bill—transcending genres; alt-country bands playing hip-hop, bluegrass pickers with effects pedals and drums and saxophones, pretty gals… Continue reading Winterfest on the Mountain | Nederland, CO | 2011 | Review
Every Friday we’ll be sending you off with a Jam Of The Week, hand-picked and delivered by tape archivist David Lemieux. Listen to it on the weekend. Listen to it at work. Listen to it all day long…but make sure you tune in or you’ll miss out because these little nuggets will stream for ONE… Continue reading Dead.net's 'Jam Of The Week'
Last year was monumental for veteran prog rockers Umphrey’s McGee, who hit the road for over 100 shows with stops at familiar haunts and some new markets. Their unique concert events including the Stew Art Series and UMBowl allowed the audience to connect with the band like never before, and proved that the band remains dedicated to finding new ways… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with UM's Kris Myers
Steven Quiry’s new release Pretend is fantastic. I come to this conclusion through a long journey of criticism. At first, I see the name. Steven Quiry? What kind of rock star name is that? It’s no David Grey, Gordon Lightfoot, Warren Haynes, Bob Dylan, or Tom Waits. It doesn’t have that smooth panache sound. Steven… Continue reading Steven Quiry | Pretend | Review
