Archive for February, 2010

Concert review: Joshua Redman creates mesmerizing sounds at Grace Cathedral – San Jose Mercury News

Concert review: Joshua Redman creates mesmerizing sounds at Grace CathedralSan Jose Mercury NewsStill when he switched to alto saxophone and merged Horace Silver's "Sister Sadie" with Ornette Coleman's "Broadway Blues" into a single song, …and more » More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Tuning up: Wells to start spring opener – MLB.com

East Valley Tribune Tuning up: Wells to start spring openerMLB.comTheir style of music is hard to describe — it's a combination of country, rock and blues with honest lyrics and a swagger. Somehow, Wells connected. …Batter up: It's spring training season in Mesa, ArizonaChicago Sun-Timesall 32 news articles » More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Yasmin Levy – The Guardian

Yasmin LevyThe GuardianHer band matched two acoustic guitars against piano, double bass, Latin-American cajon box percussion and wind instruments ranging from clarinet and … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

When Classical Met Indie Rock – San Francisco Classical Voice

When Classical Met Indie RockSan Francisco Classical VoiceI was hoping for classical music fans to hear something in indie rock, and for indie rock fans to hear something in classical. Instead, the event felt like … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Concert review: Wildly witty Magnetic Fields wows fans at Fox Theater – San Jose Mercury News

Concert review: Wildly witty Magnetic Fields wows fans at Fox TheaterSan Jose Mercury NewsThus, I've come up with a new one — "library rock." The most obvious reason for that moniker is the volume level at the band's shows. …and more » More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Music review: Southwest Chamber Music takes on Vietnam – Los Angeles Times

Music review: Southwest Chamber Music takes on VietnamLos Angeles TimesSouthwest Chamber Music's"Ascending Dragon Music Festival,” the largest cultural exchange yet between the US and Vietnam, started small Saturday night in … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

March Into Spring at the Dakota – Jazz Police

March Into Spring at the DakotaJazz PoliceHe's been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Rock Hall of Fame, and was presented with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. There's music at the Dakota … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Ed Fast, Conga-Bop Jazz It Up At Asylum Hill Church – Hartford Courant

Ed Fast, Conga-Bop Jazz It Up At Asylum Hill ChurchHartford CourantDrummer Ed Fast carried his Conga-Bop septet through two sets of lighthearted Latin jazz at Hartford's Asylum …and more » More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Music on the mind of poetry book prize finalist Gabrielle Calvocoressi – Los Angeles Times

Music on the mind of poetry book prize finalist Gabrielle CalvocoressiLos Angeles TimesGabrielle Calvocoressi's poetry collection, "Apocalyptic Swing," has been nominated for a 2009 LA Times book prize. The poet spoke to Memorious, … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

South Saturn Delta Blues Band – Cape May County Herald

South Saturn Delta Blues BandCape May County HeraldSouth Saturn Delta Blues Band's music has been called "Swamp-a-delic, funky, edgy, rhythm and blues with a twist of jazz." They will perform as a part of … More: continued here

Sunday, February 28th, 2010