Acoustic on VHS
by J Frazzetta April 27th, 2012 | Album Review, Music News, Music Opinions
All right there, Avid Reader, this week we have two quick reviews coming at you since I’ve been listening to two quick EP’s for the past week. An EP, Extended Play, is often a sampling of material before a proper album is released by a band and can be used as a space filler until something else comes along. If a band feels like taking a regular single to the max they can make an EP with some choice album cuts, a b-side or two, maybe some covers, and then press a limited amount so it becomes a collector’s
RSD 2012 Wrap Up
by J Frazzetta April 25th, 2012 | Music News, Music Opinions, Retail Music
Another Record Store Day has come and gone in the blink of an eye and this year I wasn’t quite as impressed with the releases as in previous years. Believe me, there were a few things I wanted to get and I was able to find, yet for all of the releases that came out last Saturday about a handful stuck out to me. Am I getting soft? Not at all, Avid Reader, my wallet is starting to speak up a little more each year and yet I managed to spend more than last time. Go figure. Let’s
Old Indian @ Sidebar 2012.04.20
by Jason Lightner April 24th, 2012 | Artist Review, Emerging Artists
After missing them at the Baltimore Free Farm, I finally got a chance to check out Old Indian. Shows at the Sidebar are always fun because they usually involve multiple acts, and usually these are guys who you've never heard of, but will remember forever. On this night, the lineup consisted of Organs (Brooklyn), The Lexington Arrows (Baltimore), Thee Shut Downs (Philadelphia), Burning Itch (Knoxville), and of course, Old Indian (Frederick).
I had high hopes going into this show after being talked up by a friend of mine about the band. To be
I had high hopes going into this show after being talked up by a friend of mine about the band. To be
Gamelan Galak Tika @ Kresge Auditorium (MIT) 4/13/12
by Louise April 20th, 2012 | Concert Review
Last week I posted an article on gamelan, not realizing that I would have the chance to view a live performance of a Balinese gamelan less than one week later. To learn a bit of background information on gamelan, you can read the article here.
Gamelan Galak Tika, led by composer Evan Ziporyn, is a Balinese gamelan comprised of about 30 players drawn from the MIT community (including students and staff.) "Galak Tika" is Bahasa Kawi for "intense togetherness."
The concert opened up with "Panyembrama," which involved two dancers whose dance routines are based on the Gabor temple dance,
Gamelan Galak Tika, led by composer Evan Ziporyn, is a Balinese gamelan comprised of about 30 players drawn from the MIT community (including students and staff.) "Galak Tika" is Bahasa Kawi for "intense togetherness."
The concert opened up with "Panyembrama," which involved two dancers whose dance routines are based on the Gabor temple dance,
All Mighty Senators @ Golden West Cafe 2012.04.14
by Jason Lightner April 18th, 2012 | Concert Review, Music Opinions
Another Saturday night, another glorious Baltimore rock show. I wasn't just in it for the rock & roll this time, however. Oh no. This night was all about rock & soul. You see, I'd traveled to The Avenue in Hampden to see one of my favorite bands, 4 Footer, do what they do best – rock your face off. Little did I know that I would be treated to one of the most unique and satisfying acts I've ever witnessed.
The All Mighty Senators are a five-piece rock and funk fusion group and have been kicking out the
The All Mighty Senators are a five-piece rock and funk fusion group and have been kicking out the