Monthly Archives: September 2009
30 Songs in 30 Days
Ed Hamell – a/k/a Hamell On Trial – has blazed a phenomenal trail after a typical cover-band incubation period in sleepy Syracuse, New York. After assembling a dynamic rock/r&b band called The Works, he toured up and down the Eastern seaboard, … Continue reading
New Album! Everclear
Everclear’s Art Alexakis is many things – songwriter, producer, singer, musician – but perhaps his strongest attribute is survivor. As a child, he grew up in a single parent household in a tough neighborhood after his father abandoned the family … Continue reading
New Album! Mitch Ryder
This isn’t the first time I’ve used that headline in 2009 – a live album recorded in the United States (Live in America) was released earlier this year. Hard to find, but extremely worthy. Later this year – maybe even … Continue reading
Mott The Hoople: Live (vicariously!)
For those fortunate enough to be going to see the reunited Mott The Hoople (yeah, I’m jealous Rog!) I will be living vicariously through you. It’s on the wrong side of The Big Pond for me, and as much as … Continue reading
Filed under Features and Interviews, Music, Reviews
American: The Bill Hicks Story
This is the kind of email that makes all the spam-wading worthwhile: ***** “American: The Bill Hicks Story” is a groundbreaking new animated documentary that will be released worldwide in 2010. For the first time, Bill’s unique story is told … Continue reading
Filed under Comedy, Features and Interviews, Film/TV
