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Singer-Songwriter Elizabeth Anderson Interview
I was recently fortunate to have a conversation with Elizabeth Anderson, a talented singer-songwriter whose debut CD, The Stars are Falling, was recently released. We chatted about her sound, her...
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The Last Waltz Considered
The Last Waltz was a revolutionary documentary. It was the first concert movie shot in 35 mm, the record of a celebration of the Band’s last concert on the site of their first show as The Band. It is...
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Diamanda Galas – Love is a Ballad that Eviscerates
When I listen to the music of Diamanda Galás, I am reminded that I have veins. There is something in her voice that punctures the flesh, the ears, the heart, in order to get at something visceral. Hers...
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Legendary Poet, Lyricist Pete Brown
Pete Brown, by Shu Tomioka On June 16 (“Bloomsday”), 1964, Pete Brown gave the first ever poetry reading at Morden Tower, now a literary landmark in Newcastle, England. The Morden Tower Readings,...
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Moondog: The Viking of 6th Avenue, by Robert Scotto
Process Media ISBN # 978-0-9760822-8-6 Born in Marysville, Kansas in 1916, the son of an Episcopal minister, Louis Hardin Jr. lived a relatively simple life in America’s heartland until the age of 16...
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Bob Dylan’s TEMPEST Out Now!
Bob Dylan’s new album, Tempest, was released on September 11, 2012. Featuring ten new and original Bob Dylan songs, the release of Tempest coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the artist’s eponymous...
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Review – Chris Mann’s Debut Album, Roads
For his debut album, Roads, The Voice alumnus Chris Mann weaves together an unexpected mix of classical, country, and pop songs together into an intimate, warm musical tapestry. You’d never know that...
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Review – The Abbey Road Sessions by Kylie Minogue
I was in college back in 1987 when Kylie Minogue had her first hit with “Locomotion,” which I remember dancing to on nights out. But after that, though I occasionally heard songs on the radio, I...
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Nov 14, ’12: The Big Mix at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA
What do you get if you take Beat icon Michael McClure (who penned Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz”), add Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Ray Manzarek (Doors keyboardist), stir in jazz/Indian fusion...
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Music Review – Sentimental Journey by Emmy Rossum – A Musical Calendar
Emmy Rossum is a multi-talented performer. As an actress, she currently stars in Showtime’s Shameless, and the forthcoming film, Beautiful Creatures. Her new CD, Sentimental Journey, is her second. Its...
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An Essay on the Arcana Series
I sat down to write this as a commentary on the series of books edited by John Zorn, all of which are entitled Arcana. The series comes in six parts, including hundreds of essays written by musicians,...
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Todd Clouser – The Naked Beat coming soon!
Todd Clouser writes: Dear Friends – Thank you for your time in reading. The Naked Beat is nearly here. We are running at the release of our next record with the zeal of youth. Feb 19 The Naked Beat...
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Nin’s making ham-hock soup, feeding her hypomania: A.M. radio talking-heads rail for holiness on and on for keeping “Christ” in Christmas, the needles, I’m sure screaming eagles in the VU-Meters at...
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Firefly 2013 – Festival and Camping Tips
So the Firefly Music Festival finally released its lineup for 2013—and yeah yeah yeahs, it looks awesome! I was at Firefly in 2012 and I am definitely headed back in 2013. I can’t wait to see Vampire...
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Review – Son Volt’s new Honky Tonk delivers a fresh take on old-school country
There’s continuity between Son Volt’s last album, American Central Dust, and Honky Tonk: both are inspired by music which is purely American, which has grown out of the heartland & even the...
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Review – Roberts RD60 vs. Roberts Stream 83i digital radio
I have a soft spot for radios; when I come across a vintage one with good lines the temptation to bring it home is strong. An old wood table radio from the 1950s sits here in my office. Trouble is, old...
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The Art of the Statement – Be the Mule
I found humanity through music. I lose focus and grow cynical at times, but if I am honest as a listener, and remain receptive, the chance of transcending my emotional disturbances and triumphs through...
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Singer-Songwriter Elizabeth Anderson Interview
I was recently fortunate to have a conversation with Elizabeth Anderson, a talented singer-songwriter whose debut CD, The Stars are Falling, was recently released. We chatted about her sound, her...
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The Last Waltz Considered
The Last Waltz was a revolutionary documentary. It was the first concert movie shot in 35 mm, the record of a celebration of the Band’s last concert on the site of their first show as The Band. It is...
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Ray Manzarek
I turned my laptop on just after dawn this morning, as I usually do, and sat down with a cup of strong black coffee to see what was happening in the world. Two stories caught me like punches to the...
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