On November 13th, I was all set to see the Toubab Krewe play the B.Side Lounge in Boulder. I headed downtown early, hoping to catch the band after sound check. I’d been corresponding back and forth with their tour manager for a few weeks, and after agreeing to review the band’s new album, Live at… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Toubab Krewe
The holiday weekend gave most us a chance to enjoy some needed time off from our daily grinds, as well as fill our homes with friends and tons of the usual Thanksgiving feasts. And what better way to work off the turkey and tators than by dancing to the reggae, rock, and hip-hop sounds laid down… Continue reading Michael Franti & Spearhead Fire Up the Fillmore
It has been my pleasure to watch Minneapolis band Enchanted Ape develop from a gathering of players who got together to have a good time and occasionally write a clever tune to a road-honed band that is producing intelligent songs with tight instrumentation. It is no wonder that they have been repeatedly asked back to Minnesota’s… Continue reading Enchanted Ape Digs Deeper with 'Off the Ground'
Held for the first time this year at Bicentennial Park on Biscayne Bay, Langerado now calls Miami – one of the world’s must cultural cities – home. Today, festival organizers make an initial artist announcement to make the Magic City proud. Death Cab For Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Thievery Corporation (Live), Slightly… Continue reading Langerado Announces Initial Artist Lineup
Unlike the raw, folk music I heard during Nathan Moore’s thought provoking solo sets on a recent short tour of the Northeast, his latest release, ‘You Yeah Smokin’ Hot’, takes advantage of what the studio has to offer today’s musician. With a full band, backup vocals, overdubs, sound effects and the occasional spoken recording, ‘You… Continue reading Nathan Moore's 'You Yeah Smokin' Hot'
Nearly every performer out there is touting some sort of Christmas or holiday album. Among those that came across my desk was a little gem called The Jewish Songbook: The Heart and Humor of a People (2008). It’s a CD compilation from Shout Factory and the Jewish Music Group put together by record producer, recording… Continue reading Jewish Music for the Season: The Jewish Songbook & Songs for Zeyde
Are you a Grateful Dead snob? An easy way to answer that question is to read through the following list of statements. If any describe you, then you might fit the bill. 1. You will only listen to soundboard recordings. 2. You measure a person based on how many shows they saw, regardless of their age.… Continue reading DSO | The Higher Ground | Burlington, VT | 12/2/2008
With twenty-five shows in four weeks, Tiësto will be giving thousands of fans an opportunity to enjoy the full unique In Search of Sunrise experience. A special party will take place on New Year’s Eve at the world famous Roseland Ballroom by New York’s Times Square, when Tiësto will deliver a full five hour live… Continue reading Tiësto to embark on final leg of In Search Of Sunrise tour
Dean Malsack started piano lessons at the age of five and began playing professionally at fourteen. His father, also a professional pianist, was his teacher. His mother teaches piano as well. Dean has performed all over the United States as a solo pianist and with several ensembles ranging from jazz to blues to popular show… Continue reading Jazz Pianist Dean Malsack nominated for best Jazz CD
