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Big Shotnew
Contemporary rock ballet by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp puts audiences in a New York state of mind.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
02-27-2008 |
Theater
Tags: theater
A New Book from an Old Friendnew
Even after four successful books -- a trilogy of Bottom Dollar Girls novels and a collaboration with the Sweet Potato Queens -- Karin Gillespie got a flat rejection when she pitched her new book to her agent and her publisher.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
02-27-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Earthly Pleasures, Karin Gillespie
Pop Artnew
It will be "Some Enchanted Evening" when pop legend Art Garfunkel pairs with symphonies.
Metro Spirit |
John Cannon |
02-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Art Garfunkel, pop art
Jesse Elliot Will Have the Last Laughnew
The twelve tracks offered up here are going to draw the obligatory references to Arcade Fire, Of Montreal and maybe the folkier elements of K Records' stable, but the vibe is all Elliot's, even as he switches from cowboy boots in "The Business" to choir robes in "Burn This Bridge."
Metro Spirit |
Josh Ruffin |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Further Down Brings the Classic Rocknew
It's good to hear new bands going back to the tried-and-true combination of lots of lead guitar, rockin' bass, powerhouse drumming and consistent rock vocals.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 7 Years Hard Luck, Further Down
'Egghead' is a Unique CDnew
This music is mostly acoustic-based with accompanying instruments that fall somewhere between Cat Stevens and James Taylor.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
God's Revolver Brings Plenty of Groovenew
Little Black Horse plays out like a commissioned soundtrack to the Preacher graphic novel series: dusty, drunk on its own channeled misanthropy, and probably very offensive to Republicans.
Metro Spirit |
Josh Ruffin |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
'EuroGroove' is the Perfect Way to Get Your 'Euro Groove' Onnew
All in all, you can't go wrong with a little diversity.
Metro Spirit |
Frazia Lee |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Various, EuroGroove
'En Este Momento' is Very Smoky Indeednew
Cordero's vocals struggle to match the intensity of the songs. Her vocals seem strong on some, yet, weak and whiny on others.
Metro Spirit |
Frazia Lee |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Cordero, En Este Momento
Good Tunes, Strong Melodiesnew
Joey Witham has a unique individual sound that seems to be a blend of Christian Rock and contemporary pop/Rock.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Great Homesickness, Joey Witham
Josh Kelley's Always Been Honestnew
So while this album might not be the strongest thing he's ever done, it's likely not to be the strongest he'll ever do.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Josh Kelley, Special Company
Doug Munro is a Phenomenal Guitaristnew
His style reflects the influence of flamenco, jazz and bossa nova. You can hear elements of his influences such as Segovia and Al Di Meola.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
'Draw' Has a Driving Soundnew
The Details have a new, catchy sound that combines elements of contemporary pop and alternative rock to achieve a uniqueness.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Keith Marks Keeps Funky Flute Playing Alivenew
Keith Marks is a very accomplished flautist in his own right. His playing reminds me of a Lalo Schifrin movie soundtrack or Chris Wood, who played with Steve Winwood and Dave Mason of the band Traffic.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Foreign Funk, Keith Marks
The Jazz Singer Taeko is a Unique Artistnew
She has her own individual singing style that sounds similar to Sade and Barbara Streisand.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
