Fun Fun Fun Fest #6
Long time readers of FoM will remember my two previous visits to Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest, in 2007 and 2009. Now in it's 6th year, FFF has grown exponentially […]
Happy Halloween
Among the countless costume parties happening this weekend as part of the modern-day carnevale known as Halloween, last night's Rubulad shindig in a Gowanus warehouse at least offered some musical diversions beyond
Alex Ross: Listen to This
In 2004, Alex Ross, the New Yorker's music critic, wrote "Listen To This": an 8,000 word essay that sought to reconcile his equal loves of classical and popular music. Indeed, Alex's article was one
SONiC Festival: International Contemporary Ensemble
(lr-r) Eric Lamb, Nathan Davis, Steve Lehman and Joshua Rubin, part of ICE at The Kitchen, 10/20/11. More pics on the photo page.
CMJ 2011 Recap
As usual, this year's CMJ Music Marathon, the 31st annual showcase, had a glut of offerings for the discerning (or not-so) indie rock fan. I never did manage to pick
White Light Festival: War Requiem
As I made my way back up to Avery Fisher Hall for the 2nd time in less than 48 hours yesterday afternoon to hear the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus,
White Light Festival: Missa Solemnis
In addition to all the other musical events happening around town, the 2nd annual White Light Festival at Lincoln Center opened last night with an epic peformance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, with
CMJ Friday Pics
French Horn Rebellion at Santos Party House, 10/21/11. Lots more pics from Santos, the Fader Fort, and elsewhere on the photo page.