The Angel's Share live music series has been drawing adventurous listeners to the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs for a couple of seasons now. It's no freak show.
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A Box Set Preserves Glen Campbell’s Legacy
A newly updated box set covers Glen Campbell's entire career. Plus, noteworthy new releases from the HawtThorns, Rod Picott, and Mrs. Henry.
Read More »‘Western Stars,’ Bruce Springsteen’s 19th Album, Ranks with His Best
Bruce's excellent latest CD heads in new directions but also echoes earlier work. Also, new music from veteran artists Cat Stevens and Savoy Brown, and the dBs’ Chris Stamey.
Read More »Music Review: Team Dresch – ‘Choices, Chance, Changes’, ‘Captain My Captain’ & ‘Personal Best’
Team Dresch have re-released and remastered, 'Choices, Chances, Changes', Captain My Captain', and 'Personal Best', three great examples of Queercore
Read More »Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, Take Two
A 14-CD set features five complete shows—plus rehearsals and rarities—from Bob Dylan’s 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Also, new albums from Chip & Tony Kinman, Willard Gayheart, and Meghan Hayes.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Reuel, EDM/Classical Crossover Pianist, with ‘Für Elise’ as You’ve Never Heard It
Reuel is a virtuoso pianist and classical-crossover and EDM artist whose most recent album leads off with a radical reimagining of the Beethoven favorite 'Für Elise.'
Read More »Music Reviews: John Finbury with Thalma de Freitas: ‘Sorte!’ and Vince Bell: ‘Ojo’
Easy-flowing vocals and lyrics with literate depth fuel two recent recordings from distant regions of the music spectrum.
Read More »Music Review: Baroness ‘Gold & Grey’
'Blue Record' was the peak of Baroness's metal prowess, but 'Gold & Grey' is their crowning achievement.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Voyage Sonique Violinist Augusta McKay Lodge on Performing in the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs
The award-winning musician discusses her career and upcoming concerts in the Catacombs: "This will go at the top of my unusual venues list, that's certain."
Read More »Concerts in the Catacombs: Andrew Ousley on His Green-Wood Cemetery Chamber Music Series
"I believe strongly that what my generation expects out of the concert experience is something very different from what Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall offer."
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