AltWeeklies Wire
House Concerts Make Some Noise in Monterey Countynew
As the club scene declines, more and more musicians - and audiences- are turning to house concerts in living rooms across Monterey County.
Monterey County Weekly |
Paul Wilner |
05-28-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Grammy-Nominated Red Helps Rock In a New Era of Christian Musicnew
“[Christian rock] has evolved and changed so much that nowadays it’s a little bit different in our eyes, so call it what you will,” says Red guitarist Anthony Armstrong. “We’re Christian guys who write music in a band and play rock songs, so at the end of the day, we’re just a rock band.”
Monterey County Weekly |
Adam Joseph |
01-21-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Extra Golden Is a Gigantic, Festive Burst of Soundnew
After Ian Eagleston traveled over to Africa to document the Benga music of Kenya, the musician returned home with something more than his doctoral thesis: a new group called Extra Golden.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
05-07-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Maria Muldaur Merges Swamp-Funk and Political Passionnew
She’s a playa, not a preacher, but Maria Muldaur can’t resist speaking out on the state of the world in her most recent album, Yes We Can!.
Monterey County Weekly |
Paul Wilner |
04-16-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pop Aspirant Paloma Ramosnew
At 14 years old, Ramos was given an ultimatum by her boyfriend: choose him or her music.
Monterey County Weekly |
Andrew Gilbert |
01-31-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Paloma and the Rubies
MC Lars' Star Tracknew
The already ambitious MC further expands his sound.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
12-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: MC Lars
Pegi Young Debutsnew
Neil's wife finally takes the lead.
Monterey County Weekly |
Maureen Davidson |
06-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Pegi Young
For Kenny Neal, Blues Healsnew
The swamp blues player returns to the music after being sidelined by a series of tragedies.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
06-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kenny Neal
Beach Boy Forevernew
Brian Wilson came back from oblivion to keep the innocent spirit of 60's California alive.
Monterey County Weekly |
Eric Johnson |
06-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Brian Wilson
Brubeck on Steinbecknew
With his Cannery Row Suite, California's piano master pays homage to the writer, the place and the people.
Monterey County Weekly |
Jeff Kaliss |
09-14-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dave Brubeck
Steely Donnew
A long-awaited third solo album finds Donald Fagen exploring the romantic edge.
Monterey County Weekly |
Chris Goodman |
04-18-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: donald fagen, Steely Dan
Deep Royal Bloodnew
For 13 years, Will Oldham has been releasing beautiful folk, country and rock with unexpected lyrical turns under various names, including Palace, Palace Music, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. In a rare interview last week, he spoke about his newest work.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
01-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Will Oldham, Superwolf
