AltWeeklies Wire
Anders Parker on His New Digs, Albumnew
The singer/songwriter dishes on his move to Burlington and the unusual creative process behind Skyscraper.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
09-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Skyscraper, Anders Parker
Steve Earle Talks Love, Marriage, Divorce and Townes Van Zandtnew
Now sober for more than a decade, Earle has released a brilliant tribute to his fallen and underappreciated idol. The lovingly conceived and intimately understated album is entitled simply Townes.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
07-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mike Gordon Swims Alonenew
The Phish bassist is pretty bored of getting asked if the Phab Phour are reuniting.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
08-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Malian Guitar Sensation Habib Koite Riffs on Influences, Recording, and His Beginningsnew
In the ever-expanding landscape of "world music," few performers are as widely recognized or revered as Malian guitarist Habib Koite.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
08-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Nickel Creek's Chris Thile Punches His Own Ticketnew
Though the group disbanded in 2007, Thile remains dedicated to exploring compositional boundaries with his new super-quintet, Punch Brothers, whose members are among the finest young acoustic musicians on the planet.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
02-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: punch, Punch Brothers
Anyone Can Learn to Play Guitar (Hero)new
Generating interest in music is one thing. But can a video game about music, even one as engaging as Guitar Hero, really translate into guitar proficiency? In short, yes.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
01-25-2008 |
Music
Top 10 Vermont Recordings of 2007new
2007 saw a remarkable phenomenon blossom in Burlington and beyond, as a flood of local releases running the genre gamut were unleashed on our eager ears.
Seven Days |
Casey Rae-Hunter and Dan Bolles |
12-28-2007 |
Music
Kickin' it Old-School at a New School for Turntablismnew
I heard rumors of The Lab's existence for months before finally working up the nerve to approach DJ ZJ about lessons.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
12-17-2007 |
Music
An Open Letter to President Bushnew
Mr. President, you could learn a lot by listening to this anti-war compilation CD.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
09-20-2007 |
Music
Former Phisherman Goes Solonew
Eschewing the musical masturbation favored by many would-be heirs to the jam throne, McConnell has crafted an album that wouldn't seem out of place next to Ben Folds or early Elton John on your CD shelf.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
05-04-2007 |
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