Nicholas McCarthy, the one-handed pianist at the Manoel
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 15:29
Last update: about 11 years ago
The Wednesdays at the Manoel series continues on 13 April at 8pm with a wonderful recital by the unique musician Nicholas McCarthy, an international and award-winning concert pianist who was born...
Pete Yorn splendidly miserable on 'ArrangingTime'
Saturday, 2 April 2016, 12:17
Last update: about 11 years ago
Pete Yorn returns after an extended hiatus with "ArrangingTime," his sixth and lushest solo studio album since his 2001 debut. "ArrangingTime" shares more than just space bar anemia with his...
Parker Millsap sings Bible Belt blues
Friday, 1 April 2016, 12:16
Last update: about 11 years ago
The first song is "Hades Pleads" and the last is "Tribulation Hymn," which means Parker Millsap takes his audience to hell and back. It makes for an entertaining trip. Millsap's songs are strong,...
Hank Williams' biopic soundtrack: atmosphere without twang
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 12:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Because Hank Williams' mark on country music is as indelible as a two-stepper in a honky tonk, it's shocking to be reminded that he lived just 29 years - and died more than half a century ago. British...
Gwen Stefani's new solo album is catchy, but basic
Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 12:14
Last update: about 11 years ago
Gwen Stefani's new solo album is fun and catchy: the hooks are cute and likable, the beats will make your head bop and her voice is calm and cool. But after listening to it, you're on to the...
Bob Mould deepens the search on 'Patch the Sky'
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 12:10
Last update: about 11 years ago
Bob Mould says "Patch the Sky" is the darkest and catchiest album he's made recently ("Silver Age" and "Beauty & Ruin" are the others in this cycle) and he's right on both counts. "The words...
Nada Surf's 'You Know Who You Are' refines power pop
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 16:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Expanded to a full-time quartet, New York's Nada Surf continues to refine its glorious power pop on "You Know Who You Are." There's a tinge of melancholy across much of the album, albeit with an...
Prince says he's writing a memoir, performs for NYC audience
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 16:42
Last update: about 11 years ago
Prince announced he's writing his memoir, told the audience he was leaving to change clothes and came back to perform songs for the feverish New York City crowd. Prince said on Friday that his...
Sean Watkins, out on his own and in clear voice
Monday, 21 March 2016, 16:40
Last update: about 11 years ago
"What to Fear" will seem comfortably familiar to fans of Nickel Creek, the Grammy-winning band in which singer-songwriter Sean Watkins joined with sister Sara and Chris Thile to put a gorgeous...