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The Clash, still the only band that matters 30 years later!
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Retro-Rock, Roots Rock, and Classic Rockers Kept Old School Flames Hot and Alive in 2013
You didn't have to be part of the musical mainstream to enjoy good ole rock and roll in 2013.
Read More »Legends and Up-and-Comers Go Direct to Vinyl on ‘The 78 Project: Volume 1’
Artists including Rosanne Cash, Richard Thompson, and Loudon Wainwright III record direct to 78rpm acetate discs in a living-history project.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Alain Lefèvre and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall, 12/10/2013
The Canadian pianist champions the music of André Mathieu, a child-prodigy Québécois composer who was until recently mostly forgotten.
Read More »Music DVD Review: ‘US Festival ’83: Days 1-3’
'83 US Festival: Days 1-3 isn't a perfect document, but is worth owning for U2 and the final performance of The Clash alone.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Fifteen Shades of Blue’
Fifteen fine examples of jazz in Canada are collected on one album.
Read More »Music Review: Gregg Swann – ‘Turn to Stars’
In this posthumous release the artist retains his knack for thoughtful pop even as he faces mortality head-on.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Lady Day’ with Dee Dee Bridgewater
A remarkable portrayal of, and tribute to, the legendary Billie Holiday runs for just a few more weeks Off-Broadway.
Read More »Music Review: Ayman Fanous and Jason Kao Hwang – ‘Zilzal’
An album of free jazz with music that reflects the earthquake of its Arabic title.
Read More »Music Reviews: Xmas Jazz from Nnenna Freelon and the John Brown Big Band, and David Ian
These are two albums sure to brighten the 2013 Christmas season.
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