SKATERS
On a night when the rain brutally poured down, causing bars and restaurants to fill up on Bedford Ave, there were many more people at the Knitting Factory than I … Read more
Reviews
Terry Adams
Terry Adams, pianist and founding (and last remaining) member of the original New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, has had a pent-up desire to make a Thelonious Monk themed album for … Read more
The Who and The London Symphony Orchestra
Translating a rock opera (Tommy, 1969) into a symphonic masterpiece (Tommy, 1972) is quite the challenge, even when involving such a masterfully constructed concept album as the Who’s Tommy. With … Read more
Leroy Powell and the Messengers
Leroy Powell is nothing short of a good time. He’s a former guitarist for Shooter Jennings and a cast member on A&E’s Crazy Hearts: Nashville. Classic rock and country is … Read more
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
The inimitable, elegant, energetic and wildly talented Sharon Jones graced the stage with her Dap-Kings for yet another terrific performance at this month’s 4th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival … Read more
Billy Joel
“I don’t need you to worry for me ’cause I’m alright I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to come home.” Just before 8:30pm, Billy Joel took the … Read more
Fun Fun Fun Fest
It may seem a tad bit presumptuous, or even a tad boastful, to call your music festival Fun Fun Fun. But this is Texas after all, where the steaks are … Read more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Brain Salad Surgery-slingers and overall prog-rock champions Emerson, Lake & Palmer infuse raw rock vocals and drums with electrifying keyboard opuses that define their groundbreaking sound. Emerson’s superpowers are definitely … Read more
Mike and the Moonpies
It’s no coincidence that the original tunes on Mike and the Moonpies’ third studio album, Mockingbird, sound so familiar. Frontman Mike Harmeier, who learned to play guitar at six, and has performed … Read more
