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Music Review: William Schimmel – ‘Theater of the Accordion’
William Schimmel’s latest, 'Theater of the Accordion,' takes the instrument to heights that demand respect.
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What distinguishes Lamar is its return to older recording techniques.
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Dark Places, the fifth in Reavis Z. Wortham’s “Red River Mystery” series, has the writer working at the top of his game.
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Song, melody, and laughter are the soul of this album.
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'A Clue to the Exit,' in reality a novella, is an engaging read filled with challenging ideas
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Fronting an all-star duo, Allyson proves herself a creative force to be reckoned with.
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True to its title, the album honors the pioneering soprano saxophonist not by mere regurgitation like some, but by using his music for creative inspiration.
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Like a good air conditioned movie, Dead Rapunzel and Loon Lake in winter make for ideal reading in the dog days of August.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Resorting to Murder: Holiday Mysteries’ ed. Martin Edwards
"Resorting to Murder": The stories themselves are an uneven bunch with both excellent tales and some clinkers.
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