An anniversary edition of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture, plus a new CD from John Mellencamp and more.
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Music & Film Reviews: Carly Simon’s ‘Live at Grand Central,’ plus Iggy & the Stooges, R&B from the 1940s, and Robert Forster
A CD and Blu-ray capture a 1995 surprise concert by Carly Simon. Plus, an expanded edition of Iggy & the Stooges' Raw Power and more.
Read More »SXSW TV Review: Sequel to David Bowie Classic ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Premieres
'The Man Who Fell to Earth' continues the story of an alien visit to earth 45 years after the original David Bowie film.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Songs and Albums of 2021
A brief but varied list of favorites of 2021 that includes Neil Young, SZA, Jesse Malin, Julien Baker, War on Drugs, and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: David Bowie’s ‘Brilliant Adventure’ Plus Elvis Costello’s ‘The Boy Named If’
The fifth in a series of box sets covers David Bowie's work from 1992 through 2001 and includes a previously unreleased album called 'Toy.' Also reviewed: Elvis Costello's 'The Boy Named If.'
Read More »Virtual Anthem Film Review – ‘Speed of Life’ More than Just a David Bowie Song
'Speed of Life' was a feature narrative entry at Anthem Film Festival 2020.
Read More »Music Reviews: Iggy Pop’s ‘The Bowie Years,’ Plus John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, Lee Gallagher
A box set celebrates Iggy Pop's work with David Bowie. Plus music from John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, and Lee Gallagher.
Read More »Cabaret/Theater Review: Sven Ratzke, ‘Where Are We Now’ – Songs of David Bowie
Cabaret superstar Sven Ratzke and brilliant pianist Christian Pabst's 'Where Are We Now' is an ardent tribute to David Bowie and a vivid efflorescence of two towering artistic personalities.
Read More »Concert Review: Camille O’Sullivan Sings Jacques Brel (NYC, Oct 19 2017)
The Irish-French chanteuse strikes a teetering balance between a kaleidoscope of rocky personal emotional and an homage to a great inspiration.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Releases of 2016 (Starring Joe Bonamassa, Metallica, Deftones, Sturgill Simpson, David Bowie, and More)
As for the music of 2016, there was the usual amount of "meh" mixed in with a host of impressive releases. Certainly, there were no game-changers that I heard. (Sorry Kanye and Kendrick.)
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