Wow, That’s a Good Song: Sarah Siskind, “Falling Star”
I was introduced to Sarah Siskind’s music for the first time last night, when she opened for Over the Rhine at the Old Town School of Folk Music. I’ll write more about her later on, once I write my review for that show, but until then, I want to introduce you to her, in hopes that you’ll fall in love with her, too.
Concert Review: Andrew Bird, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 12/6
Gezelligheid, as I understand it, doesn’t have an exact English translation. My first encounter with it was last year at the first Chicago show — I flew in from Denver several hours before the show started, stayed around the corner from Fourth Presbyterian, and flew back early the following afternoon. I have never been anywhere […]
This Week in Great Music: 12/6 – 12/12
A little bit of a slow week for music that catches my eye (and/or ear). There are plenty of shows going on, but these are the ones I’d recommend.
Confession Time: Why I Hate “Wagon Wheel”
I gave it a good effort, I tried every trick I could think of, I thought about it for months, but I don’t just dislike what’s probably Old Crow Medicine Show’s best-known song. I really, really hate “Wagon Wheel”. To be honest, I’m sad about that. It’s catchy and it’s fun to sing along with […]
Concert Review: Andrew Bird, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 12/7
By Mel on December 9, 2010
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’d picked up Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics. From the liner notes: I first heard Konono’s first record 3-4 years ago and I responded right away to this utterly functional polyrhythmic party music. It reminded me of that style of north-Mississippi blues where there are no […]
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