For nearly 20 years, Marco Benevento has been a key figure in the shaping of the New York music scene. His diligence has let him amass an arsenal of fantastic music that can only come from self-made artists. Last year, Benevento released the concept album, “The Story of Fred Short,” under his own label. His […]
With a definite departure from only classical or bluegrass music, these guys are not your grandparents’ string players. Heck, they’re not even your parents’ string players. The duo Black Violin whips up a high-energy hybrid of classical, hip-hop, rock and other musical genres that reaches out and grabs the listener by the ears. Head-bobbing is […]
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Brothers Comatose and The Lowest Pair April 7 BLUEGRASS — Sisters Folk Festival favorites The Brothers Comatose return to Central Oregon in support of last year’s record, “City Painted Gold,” an album widely received for its southwestern roots and beautiful soundscapes. A downright rocking string band, […]
Coming off of a 2016 album (“Ladies & Gentlemen”) that was a bit of a musical detour, the Infamous Stringdusters knew it was time to re-establish what the band is about musically. But fiddle player Jeremy Garrett is a bit surprised by just how far back to their roots his group went on their new […]
Coming off a blistering five sets in two days at South by Southwest, Erick Eiser, keyboard player, guitarist, songwriter and one-fourth of New York’s indie rock band, The Dig. Out on a national tour supporting their fourth studio album, “Bloodshot Tokyo,” Eiser took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss the album and […]
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. The New Pornographers April 14 Indie rock makes its way to Midtown with Canadian rock legends The New Pornographers hitting the stage this April. Most popular in the mid 2000s, TNP have a cult-like college following, and are touring in support of their brand-spanking new album […]
It’s that time of year again. The green beer will be a flowin’ while your great uncle grows sudden Celtic roots in an effort to justify his “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” shirt. It’s St. Patrick’s Day this Friday, and although saintly Patrick wasn’t actually Irish, we’d still like to raise one of the 13 million […]
The first time I heard The Quebe Sisters, I was standing in the woods on Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon at the Pickathon music festival. It was a private session of stripped-down songs, played in a quiet setting away from the larger stage and big crowds—and very intimate, except for the film crew and […]
Long days, changing scenery, crisscrossing the country with a concert at the end of each day’s journey. This isn’t your typical road trip; this is the lifestyle of Birds of Chicago, a wife and husband duo who are the foundation of the acclaimed midwestern quintet. They’re sharing a tour with not only their bandmates, but […]
Looking for some new tracks to load on your device, or to pop on your vintage-replica record player? Check out these new albums. Hear These, Now! Temples: “Volcano” (Fat Possum) Three years ago, Temples took dead aim at T. Rex, early David Bowie and Pink Floyd, and crafted a slab of fuzzy, rockin’ British psych […]
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