Steve Jobs and Music
With all the accolades and remembrances choking the Web surrounding the death of Steve Jobs, surprisingly few folks have commented on the extraordinary impact Apple has had on music. There
Ad Bands
So, I try really hard to keep my work life separate from my music-going, but when my friend Jess - who's not in advertising - told me she was playing in last night's
Monk @ 94
Thelonious Monk, who would have turned 94 next week, was one of the most prolific and original improvisers in the history of jazz. And, even though it's been 40 years
The Gypsy King
Stephane Wrembel, the French guitarist who, for the past decade, has been the sole North American exponent of Django Reinhardt's gypsy style of playing, has been playing every Sunday night at
Phils and Bills
Ok, this is really knida cheesy, but irresistible in a feel-good sort of way. Especially on a Sunday afternoon.
Brooklyn Country Music Festival
Conveniently located across the street from Roulette, Hank's Saloon was the setting for last night's opener of ther Brooklyn Country Music Festival: three full days and nights of the best country
Joel Harrison’s “Still Life – Turning World”
In the program notes to last night's show at the new Roulette on Atlantic Avenue, composer Joel Harrison had this to say: "For many years I have held up an ideal:
New Layout
So, I'm sure folks have noticed the new layout for the site, which I've optimized to take full advantage of wide-screen monitors, which seem fairly universal these days. That said,