Just how much do I dig Eddie Money and his music? Once in the 1980s, I climbed over a fence to sneak into a sold-out stop on his “unplugged” tour. […]
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A living legend of stringed instruments
IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC, there are names, and then there are names. One such artist deserving of italics is David Bromberg. A masterful musician who’s proficient on […]
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The Jeff Beasley Band goes Down To The River
JEFF BEASLEY VIVIDLY RECALLS THE MOMENT he first developed a love for playing music. “When I first picked up a guitar that my uncle Joe gave me, I knew I’d […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Ladyhawk, Neva Dinova *** A great double-bill. This insanely hooky and classic-rock-leaning Vancouver indie quartet (two guitars, bass and drums) on the trés chic Jagjaguar label has racked up plenty […]
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How do you say Earth Day in French?
THIS YEAR’S LOCAL EARTH DAY celebration in Forsyth Park would seem to have a little something for just about anybody. Whether it’s informative displays and classes on how to make […]