‘Lucky’ is a must-hear album for lovers of genuine country music, the kind that’s simple, charming, and evocative.
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Music Review: Neave Trio with Carla Jablonski – ‘Celebrating Piazzolla’
Together the musicians craft the feel of a much larger band, taking turns evoking the bandoneón through technique and imaginative force, and summoning orchestral depth by turns dark and brilliant.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Guy Livingston – ‘Dada at the Movies’ (NYC, 17 October 2018)
Livingston doesn't just champion this early 20th-century music, he brings it to vivid life, even as he entertains and educates on the classic Dada films.
Read More »Concert Review: Zemlinsky Quartet – ‘Zemlinsky, Janáček, Dvořák and Their Muses’ (NYC, 16 Oct 2018)
The Zemlinsky Quartet's onstage bonhomie, vivid engagement with the audience, and tremendous skill made the concert a joy.
Read More »Review (London): ‘Michael Jackson: On the Wall’ Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery in London is located at St. Martin’s Place by Trafalgar Square. 'Michael Jackson: On the Wall' will be there through Sunday, October 21.
Read More »Music Premiere: Kenny George Band – ‘The Silent Saint’ EP
Superbly wrought by the Kenny George Band,' The Silent Saint' is wonderful, rife with imminence, warmth, emotional bruises, and fondness.
Read More »Music Review: Roses & Cigarettes Drop ‘Acoustic Sessions’ EP
On 'Acoustic Sessions,' Roses & Cigarettes deliver stripped down country alt-rock, pungent with delicate muscularity.
Read More »Music Preview: ‘Una Noche con Ruben Blades’
'Una Noche con Ruben Blades' is superb. If you’re into stellar music, fluent and elegant, then this is the album you’ve been seeking.
Read More »Music Reviews: Strands of Bluegrass from Hot Rize, Kenny and Amanda Smith, and Singer-Songwriter Beth Snapp
Hot Rize's live 40th anniversary album is a blistering set of 18 prime bluegrass tunes. Many written by band members, they showcase the group's undimmed musicianship and enthusiasm.
Read More »Interview: Stephen Joffe and Adrian Morningstar of Birds of Bellwoods
The sensational alt-rock/folk band Birds of Bellwoods will drop a new album, 'Victoria,' on October 19.
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