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New Anthology Resurrects One of South Florida's Most Revered Rockersnew
The case of Charlie Pickett is one of rock 'n' roll's classic stories of almost-was.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
10-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Greats of '68new
It may not get its due, but 1968 helped alter rock's reality.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-29-2008 |
Music
Tags: music history, 1968
Tales of Traveling Troubadour Shawn Snydernew
For the time being, however, Snyder is back home in Cooper City. He recently released his second album, Romantic's Requiem, a collection of soulful, introspective ballads and narratives culled from the experiences and encounters he gleaned from his journey, both physical and emotional.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Romantic's Requiem, Shawn Snyder
The 30-year-old Radiators Still Crank Out Heatnew
There's something to be said for a group that -- after 30 years -- still boasts all its original members, is still touring tirelessly, and still makes new music.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Starbucks Subsidiary has Big Plans Brewing for Hilary McRaenew
She signed with Hear Music, the Starbucks subsidiary that's home to such superstars as Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Carly Simon.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cat Shell Channels a Classic Sound with Soul and Savvynew
As a self-described 20-something, Cat Shell is far too young to be have been stung by the bitter circumstances that afflicted her torch-singing forebears like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Bessie Smith.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
04-15-2008 |
Reviews
Jim Wurster's 'Hallelujah' is Darknew
Surveying a broad swath of iconic American musical forms -- folk, country, blues, and gospel -- the album has a bleak perspective that's as dark as its stark black cover.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
01-29-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Hallelujah, Jim Wurster
The Thrills Return to What They Knownew
Examining the breach between childhood and maturity, Teenager finds a reassuring meld of optimism and reality, resulting in the group's most embracing effort yet.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
11-14-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Teenager, The Thrills
Ivan Neville's World of Phunknew
It's well into midday on a Saturday afternoon, yet Ivan Neville, on the phone from his New Orleans home, sounds beat. The fact is, he's been practically tireless for the better part of the past two decades.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
11-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Assembly of Dust: Echoes of Americananew
This should be enough to keep the hippies happy ... or anyone, for that matter, who simply enjoys a groove.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-29-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Assembly of Dust, Recollection
The Ditchflowers Try to Revive Florida Rock 'n' Rollnew
The group's debut album draws from the melodic influences of Paul McCartney, Squeeze, and Steely Dan.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Carried Away, The Ditchflowers
The Essence of Eclectic Indulgence?new
Those who found the band's recent shift in direction somewhat daunting can take comfort in its latest outing, a surprisingly mellow encounter that harks back to its earliest efforts.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-15-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Wilco, Sky Blue Sky
