But it s unwise to simply write-off the subtle command of melody the entire band wields throughout Cease to Begin . Using primarily guitars, but occasionally employing banjos, lap-steel, and organ, BoH and producer Phil Ek tease beauty out of every nook and cranny. Is There a Ghost, the ethereal lead-off track, highlights Bridwell […]
Tonight, East Rutherford rockers Maybe Pete play The Twisted Tree Cafe in Asbury Park. Consisting of husband-wife duo Frankie (vocals/guitar) and Kelly McGrath (guitar), Marc Gambino (bass) and Johnny Macko (drums), Maybe Pete has garnered six seperate nominations at this year’s Asbury Music Awards. The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $10. […]
Adjust font size Save for Later Email to Friends Print Mode Submit your own content on this or any topic. Get started . The New Music Ensemble at Indiana University kicks off their season of concerts on October 20 with something completely different. The New Music Ensemble will be performing British electronica that has […]
“Ii think it’s going to be bigger, not bigger because of people or finances, but vision because we’re starting out on our own,” said O’Farrill. “Our programming is going to be more inclusive. There’s a certain expectation at Lincoln Center. I think for us we’re not going to just deal with the cannon, the […]
Tenor Bruce Fowler, SFA assistant professor of music will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Cole Concert Hall . Winner of the Placido Domingo Operalia Competition and internationally acclaimed, Fowler has performed in metropolitan areas around the globe, including Chicago, Brussels, Vienna, and Rome.
Thomas Dorsey’s “The Savior Is Born.” The album delves deep into traditional spirituals such as “The Virgin Mary Had One Son,” “Wasn’t That a Mighty Day” and “Last Month of the Year” and includes an original by group founder Roebuck “Pops” Staples titled “There Was a Star.” Orrin Keepnews, one of Riverside’s two founders, produced […]
The added requirements have pared the ranks of certified agents from a peak of 1,400 a decade ago to about 800. Most of them don’t have a single client. But each year brings 250-300 new applicants, according to the NFLPA’s Levin. More than 100 agents have been disciplined over the last 10 years for […]
With handlers not mesmerized by his voice and looks, Elvis Presley might have also evolved into a quality actor. Jailhouse Rock — released two years after Rebel Without a Cause catapulted James Dean to cult status — showcases Elvis’ successful portrayal as a directionless young man who learns how to belt out tunes while […]
The album begins with three tripped-out songs, first half highlight “Astronomy Domine,” “Lucifer Sam” and “Matilda Daughter.” Barrett’s near nursery rhyme lyrics take center stage, and were novel at the time they were released. Because of Barrett’s shaky mental state, lyrics like “Jupiter and Saturn Oberon Miranda” would seem to make sense, and only […]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 — What a difference a week makes. Last week, the purveyors of rap music cheered as new CDs from Kanye West and 50 Cent burst onto the top of the Billboard chart. But on Tuesday, rap artists and entertainment executives found themselves fending off Congressional criticism that they exploit violence and […]