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,
Bklyn: Indietown U.S.A.
In today’s Times, Ben Sisario writes about the indie scene out here in the ‘hood, which breeds technically proficient bands with big buzz and global reach, but low commercial promise.