AltWeeklies Wire
Carolyn Mark Enjoys Infamy
Despite much radio play and some prime spots at the upcoming South by Southwest fest, alt-country singer-songwriter Carolyn Mark keeps it goofy and low-key.
Monday Magazine |
Greg Pratt |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tortoise Members Moonlight Musically Away from Bandnew
When Tortoise's individual members are finally assembled for the purpose of concocting its signature proggy, ambient instrumental sonic tapestries, they arrive with a bounty of knowledge springing from their wildly diverse musical pursuits in those times when Tortoise isn't being Tortoise.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Brian Baker |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitarist Charlie Hunter Has a Full Plate of Projectsnew
For a guy who's just about to embark on a major tour as the frontman for a high profile trio, guitarist Charlie Hunter sounds almost serene. He's a revolutionary Jazz guitarist with exquisite tone, texture and technique and more than enough side projects to accommodate all of his amazing talents. What he doesn't seem to have enough of is time.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Brian Baker |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
21 Reasons Why Madonna Blowsnew
We decided to list the 21 reasons Madonna needs to retire because that’s how many years the Material Egomaniac has been subjecting us to every detail of the worst reality show ever created: her life.
OC Weekly |
Stacy Davies |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Madonna
Jeremy Enigk Reborn Againnew
Jeremy Enigk finds new life after Sunny Day with the Fire Theft. A profile and interview.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Juliana Hatfield is Jung at Heartnew
With the release of In Exile Deo, Hatfield has positioned herself as a mature singer-songwriter/bandleader committed to navigating her own artistic path.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: In Exile Deo, Juliana Hatfield
Feminist Folk Singer Tackles Tough Subjects
Has more than a decade in the spotlight faded Ani DiFranco’s brilliance? In a word, no.
Monday Magazine |
John Threlfall |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Prophet of Indian Music and Global Fusion Plays with Mastersnew
One of the world's most accomplished percussionists, Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain, weaves a spell when he plays. Percussionists from southern India and drummers from northeastern India join him in a masters performance.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Peter Nicholson |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Wilco Member Debuts First Solo Albumnew
The ash from Jay Bennett's cigarette is about to burn his fingers. Suddenly he feels the heat, snaps from his trance, crushes out the cigarette, and begins fiddling with knobs and faders. The song's finished, and he's pulling up another one.
Chicago Reader |
Bob Mehr |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Ringer's Trionew
The touring Nick Luca Trio -- aka Nick Luca, Chris Giambelluca and Jim Kober -- learn that getting sleepy can be a good thing.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
08-05-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Nick Luca Trio
That Comeback Urgenew
Fame stiffed Urge Overkill, but the band is on the way back up after two decades of up and down.
Mountain Xpress |
Frank Rabey |
07-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Austin's Li'l Cap'n Travis Build up Steam for the Future
This is Li'l Cap'n Travis, five grown Austinites taking life one breath at a time and preparing to take over the world.
Austin Chronicle |
Darcie Stevens |
07-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Great Big Sea Finds Success the Old-Fashioned Way
In a business defined by fads and gimmicks, this Newfoundland band is a consistent favourite.
Monday Magazine |
John Threlfall |
07-22-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Great Big Sea, Something Beautiful
Write Place, Write Timenew
While his latest CD is an occasion to celebrate his musical persona once again, Dr. John should also be appreciated as one of New Orleans' great songwriters.
Gambit |
John Swenson |
07-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Prince and the Evolutionnew
His name is Prince again, and he's still funky, but did he ever stop?
Gambit |
Alex Rawls |
07-12-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Prince, musicology
