Good Panamanian acid-jazz-fusion by way of Kansas City can be hard to come by these days. Well, at least there’s Making Movies.On the whole, the prog-Latino quartet’s self-released second album, A La Deriva, is strange South American psychedelia; in moments, it’s overwhelming or simple, radical or routine. Consistent? No. But there’s something distinctive enough about… Continue reading Making Movies: A La Deriva | New Music Review
A near-fatal car accident would set most bands back months, maybe years. Arizona-based trio decker. pulled through the experience and released their fourth album just six months later. The gritty folk-rock band is led by Brandon Decker, whose first album, Long Days, debuted in 2009. Four albums in four years may seem like a lot,… Continue reading decker. | 'Slider' | Review
The Ringers, featuring Keith Carlock (drums), Jimmy Herring (guitar), Wayne Krantz (guitar), Michael Landau (guitar) and Etienne MBappe (bass) brought the feelings of lightness and renewal offered by Mother Nature each spring a bit early with what could be called A Midwinter’s Couple Night’s Dream Tour. The tour featured two performances in central North Carolina… Continue reading The Ringers with Jimmy Herring | Raleigh, NC | 2/21/2013 | Review
Do you believe in augurs? As a bookworm and English teacher, I always look for them in literature and instruct my students to do the same. Omens of good things to come and harbingers of impending doom are common tropes in fiction. But the portents woven into those narratives are intentional and premeditated – mechanisms… Continue reading Furthur | 1st Bank Center | Broomfield, CO | 2/23/2013 | Review
I always listen to the opening track extremely carefully. It’s the opening track the band or artists has selected to hit your ears first and foremost. The opening track “Perfect Girl” sets the stage rather well for this CD. It was a great intro piece that stuck in my head and had me eager for… Continue reading Sterling Witt | 'Sterling Loves You' | Review
Pianist, Songwriter E.G. Holmes and vocalist David Vanden Enden recently came together for a musical collaboration entitled “Wonderful You”. Want to charm your way into someone’s heart and can’t figure out how to do it?? Let E.G. Holmes and David Vanden Enden do it for you!! This latest release will work magic for you! What… Continue reading E.G. Holmes | 'Wonderful You' | Review
Fayetteville, Arkansas has seen a lot of different bands in the past few years. Its electronic scene is growing, as well as its jam scene. And really, all of its music is growing. So it’s no surprise George’s Majestic Lounge chose a band like Lotus to play at their venue. The band has played at… Continue reading Lotus | George's Majestic Lounge | Fayetteville, AR | Review/Photos
Passing Through is one unique release that certainly doesn’t disappoint. This is one artist that brings to the table effective songwriting via a highly subjective musical delivery. This meshed with a one in a million Modern Jazz sound and effective visuals and vocals makes for a very effective combination. Sarah Kervin is just a breath… Continue reading Sarah Kervin | Passing Through | Review
Who doesn’t appreciate a great Christmas song?A well-crafted Christmas song is akin to a present to the world from the artist who created it. I’m not referring to the type of warmed over, watered down holiday schmaltz that artists rush into the studio to re-record to cash in on their celebrity (Especially now that we… Continue reading Hiding From Andy | 'You Can Go Home Tomorrow' | Review
For the past decade, electronic rock group Lotus has been building a loyal fan base with their ever-changing blend of jam, funk, jazz, and recently more hip-hop style sounds. Always evolving and experimenting with new sounds, these road warriors are no strangers to adapting to different styles and going outside their comfort zone to break… Continue reading Lotus | Build | Review
