One More For the Road
I’m at the airport, waiting for my connecting flight to St. Louis. Fortunately, in Austin the music never stops: SXSW is hosting local bands all day in the terminal, on […]
Finish Line
Ok, I’m tired and ready for bed, but it was worth it to come to the Central Presbyterian Church for a night of Avant/Experimental music. Earlier, they had a gamelan
SXSW – Day 3
The highlight of the SXSW so far wasn’t even part of the festival: the Mess With Texas 2 in Waterloo Park. Highlights: Gil Mantera, Simian Mobile Disco, Yeasayer, and The
WFMU to the Rescue
Ok, now we’re talking: I just wandered into the half-empty WFMU showcase at Spiro’s, and came across Evangelista, an Oakland outfit that blends experimental noise with the overpowering, banshee-like vocals
SXSW – Day 2
My day 2 starts at a venue called the United States Art Authority, which shares its acronym with a San Antonio financial services company for the military and veterans (which
SXSW – Day One
I got into Austin about 6pm last night, picked up my wristband, and hit the clubs along 6th St. and Red River. Music literally comes out of every doorway during
A New Venture
Those of you who have been reading this site for awhile know that I am an enthusiastic supporter of New York City Opera, having joined their excellent and affordable Big
Mixin’ it Up
Those who are regular listeners of WNYC already know that there is a new host for Evening Music: Terrance McKnight, formerly of NPR affiliate GPR in Atlanta. McKnight is known
Changing Voices
Friday night, I attended both the U.S. premiere of Sir John Tavener’s Mass For the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (2007) at St. Thomas Church,