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Examining Re-issued Soul From James and Otisnew

I Got the Feelin': James Brown in the 60s gathers three DVDs of live footage from 1968 and is anchored by a documentary about his historic Boston show on the day after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination -- a concert many credit with helping to keep nationwide riots from taking hold there.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  09-10-2008  |  Reviews

R.E.M. Finds its Religionnew

The band has acknowledged (in interviews and with the record's title) a need to re-focus and adrenalize things after recent efforts that disappointed aesthetically, commercially, or both.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  04-09-2008  |  Reviews

Staying Awake in Austinnew

You already know which of your favorite new bands are playing South By Southwest, but that leaves about 7,000 others. With that in mind, some stray SXSW thoughts and highlights.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  03-12-2008  |  Concerts

Pre-boxed Giftsnew

It's that time again -- time to hunt through record stores for something nice that the music lover on your list doesn't already own, whether it's unheard sounds or a novel collection of beloved ones. Thank you, box sets.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  12-05-2007  |  Reviews

Police Statenew

The legendary trio mucks things up at San Antonio show, but also offers hints of old greatness.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  11-28-2007  |  Concerts

Lyle Lovett Works Hard to Pleasenew

It's hard not to expect a lot of Lovett's new work -- he hasn't released one since 2003.
San Antonio Current  |  John DeFore  |  10-10-2007  |  Reviews

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