There’s something homey feeling about the idea of a man sitting out on his porch as the sun sets, plucking away at his guitar as he moves forward and back in a rocking chair. And it was just that image and sensation that Langhorne Slim brought to the stage, rocking chair and all, as he… Continue reading Langhorne Slim Opens Voice, Heart with Soulful Blend of Music & Experiential Lyrics
Until I arrived at this year’s Gathering of The Vibes Festival in Bridgeport, CT, I didn’t know I was looking for something. Until I left, I didn’t realize that I had found it. The following is a recounting of that journey. Along the way masters in the field of musical entertainment will appear. All were… Continue reading Gathering of the Vibes 2010 | Review & Photos
Music festivals are to live music what climbing Mt. Everest is for mountaineering: when done right both can be a truly life-changing, once in a lifetime event. PETZOO! has grown from a tiny east-coast weekend gathering of like minded music lovers into an annual festival packed with familiar faces. The intimate setting is reminiscent of… Continue reading Petzoo! Music Festival 2010 Line Up
Antibalas is set to have their modern day afrobeat classic, Who Is This America?, reissued by Ropeadope on August 17. While it’s common for influential recordings to receive reissue treatment decades later or around specific anniversaries, Ropeadope has made the decision to bring back the Brooklyn-based collective’s 2004 album just six years from its initial… Continue reading Antibalas 'Who Is This America?' Reissued by Ropeadope
Gather your friends, beach chairs/blankets/towels and sunscreen because the schedule for the 13th annual Avalonfest is out. Avalon Resort hosts Avalonfest 2010 from Friday August 13th through Sunday August 15th. For those arriving early on Thursday evening August 12th there will be a special pre-fest bonus concert by Bill Danoff, of Starland Vocal Band and… Continue reading The Avalonfest 2010 Schedule (The 'Nakedfest')
Before I even begin to describe the Disco Biscuit madness that has been transpiring lately, I would like to qualify the title of this article. The word renaissance means rebirth. I use it because in the 14 years that I have been a fan of the band, I have never seen this rapid rate of… Continue reading Renaissance Innovators: Bisco CO & Beyond
