The Lounge
SPUTNIK : Luna Lounge – New York City
December 7th, 2001 The New York City indie-scene is bracing itself for the next fresh thing. Since the Strokes (only a short while ago) made their paces through the Luna and immediately jumped to the mainstream modality; scenesters have been pondering? Is indie-local-rock gone? A thing of the past? A treasure once forgotten? And then…
Read MoreCavestomp Festival : Brooklyn, NY
November 2, 2001 Cavestomp Festival is a weekend long garage festival arranged by Stevie Van Zandt (ex. guitar player for the East Street Band and star of the Sopranos). This yearly festival has been happening for the past four and has brought well-deserved attention to bands like the garage-stompin’ Swingin’ Neckbreakers from New Jersey.…
Read MoreWavelab Software Review
Wavelab by Steinberg This program is actually really good. You can use multiple real-time effects. It was able to immediately see and use my sonic foundry Direct-X plug-ins. I like the 3d spectrum analyzer. You can fly samples to and from your favorite sampler. I was surprised to find that it was able to recognize…
Read MoreTrip-Folk Punk-a-Billy :: An industry of Labels without enough labels
Trip-Folk Punk-a-Billy : Why genres are losing their ability to define today’s music of multiple influences. The music I’m hearing lately hardly ever falls neatly into a single category. Even huge acts combine elements of several genres, pulling messages, techniques and attitudes from all over the world and social barometer. And yet the…
Read MorePatrice Williamson ‘Free to Dream’
Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Patrice Williamson celebrates the release of new CD “Free to Dream” at The Regattabar in Cambridge, MA on Thursday, June 6, 2000 “Possessed with a smooth, honey-colored voice and intonation as flawless as Ella Fitzgerald’s” -Rick Anderson, The All-Music Guide to Jazz. Boston-based jazz vocalist/flutist Patrice Williamson celebrates the release…
Read MoreMore Conga Expertise!
More Conga Expertise! Second Line on Conga Technique. Your hands have never sounded so good… In the “First Line….,” we talked about some general approaches and philosophies that will keep you out of the emergency room. Let’s get specific about conga sounds and the mechanics of each in playing. By the time you’re done here,…
Read MoreNotes from SXSW 2000, Part 2
1000 Bands from around the country and world perform in Austin, TX SXSW 2000: days 3 & 4 Friday 3 pm: Reverend Horton Heat @ Waterloo record store Went there to do some shopping and meet people. Didn’t realize the Rev. was playing until the place got really crowded and he took the stage. Nothing…
Read MoreRichard Smallwood, 2/19, Jordan Hall, Boston, MA
Richard Smallwood Richard Smallwood has changed the face of gospel music. He impeccably blends classical movements with traditional gospel, arriving at a mix that is Smallwood’s alone. A diverse and innovative artist, Richard Smallwood has achieved many honors. Richard was the top nominee for the Stellar Awards, receiving nine nominations for 1999. Richard was also…
Read MoreHarvey Sid Fisher, Live at the Milky Way
The Harvey Sid Fisher show at the Milky Way (Jamaica Plains, MA) this past Monday was not to be missed. If you have a zodiac sign (and I know you do), Harvey has a song just for you. For those of you who haven’t heard of the master showman from Los Angeles, he has written…
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