Punk and metal music still subject to sexism

Jordon Gowans Can feminism mix with the punk and metal music scene? Sara Sutler-Cohen explored the subject during a lecture at UVic on Oct. 6. As she makes perfectly clear, it is her music scene. Sutler-Cohen is a gregarious woman, who has made many friends in punk and metal, ranging from hopeless drug fiends to [...]

Cellist, dinner to kick off Fairhaven concert series

He has performed with Diana Ross and the Supremes, Sarah Brightman, Mannheim Steamroller, and the Irish Tenors and served as principal cellist of Tampa’s Mostly Pops Orchestra and chamber soloist with Florida Pro Musica, an early music ensemble. He has also participated in the Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival, International Baroque Institute at Longy, Brandeis [...]

Bands performing in the Seacoast Oct. 16 through Oct. 22

Allstars Sports Bar DJ Dan, top 40 dance music and karaoke, free snacks, Lafayette Road, Seabrook. 474-6001. Barley Pub Bluegrass Jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover, 328 Central Ave., Dover. 742-4226. Central Wave DJ, 9 p.m., 368 Central Ave., Dover. 742-9283. Divine Caf and Grille acoustic caf , bring your instrument and join the jam, 5-9 [...]

Concert ticket prices soar

Of Montreal has attained a bit of name recognition since their last CD attracted the attention of Live Nation, the concert provider branch of the media monster Clear Channel. Tickets for Of Montreal’s next Atlanta show in November are now $32.65. Ticket prices under every concert provider are grossly inflated. Windstorm Productions, an Atlanta concert [...]

Fiery guitarist inspires a ‘bit wild’ jazz treatment Adrian Chamberlain

Prev | Next Email to a friend Printer friendly Font: * * * * When: Friday, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 door, reservations recommended: 250-388-9166 - - - Victoria’s Hugh Fraser — wearing a garish T-shirt that says “Purple Haze” — explains how he coaxes feedback from his horn while blowing into a Shure SM-57 microphone. [...]

MSU Jazz Ensemble set to headline Pops on the Plaza concert

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 SDN Staff Reports The Mississippi State University Jazz Ensemble will headline the Starkville-MSU Symphony Association s Pops on the Plaza concert at 6 p.m. Thursday on the plaza of Cadence Bank, and organizers say the outdoor concert that will may have people dancing in the streets. Under the leadership of Dr. [...]

I Hear America Dancing, and the Sound Is Just Like Tap Shoes

The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular might bring a sneer to the world-weary, but also an unspoken sense of wonder that so many people could be making so many other people happy.

Jazz legend dies at 82 Alan Hustak,

Email to a friend Printer friendly Font: * * * * Even though Peterson suffered from arthritis most of his life, he routinely topped international jazz polls. His memory for notes and lyrics was photographic. He played with such soul it seemed the piano spoke. “You can’t just sit down and play the piano. [...]

A look back, and forward, on the culture scene

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa named Olga Garay, formerly a New York producer and arts consultant, to head the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs. In 2008, Garay will oversee the development of the city’s first “cultural master plan” since 1991. Then, the controversial plan masterminded by former culture chief Adolfo V. Nodal demanded the equitable distribution [...]

Starship performances include an expanded set that features the multi-platinum hits of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, McClusky said.

Other confirmed rock acts include ZZ Top and Jack Ingram. Country acts that have committed to the Mountain Country Music Festival, scheduled for June 26-29, are Dierks Bentley, Emmerson Drive, Trace Adkins, Miranda Lambert and Jason Michael Carroll.