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Bill Kopp on June 1, 2018
The original lineup of pop sensation The Monkees lasted for a brief period: The quartet that scored No. 1 hits with “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” and “Daydream Believer” was together from fall 1965 to very early 1969. In the nearly 50 years since then, group members Micky Dolenz, the…
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Bill Kopp on June 1, 2018
Many of the bands considered part of the “British Invasion” of the mid-’60s drew from American soul and R&B. Some, like the Beatles, filtered those influences through their own musical sensibilities, creating something completely new in the process. Others—The Rolling Stones, for example—built upon an R&B foundation, getting their start playing their…
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Wallace Baine on June 1, 2018
Rockabilly was already a spent force by the time young Brian Setzer came along in the early ’80s with his hugely successful revival trio, Stray Cats. But if Setzer ever laments being born too late to take part in rockabilly’s golden age, the rest of us can only be thankful. Otherwise, he…
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Salvatore Maxwell on February 15, 2018
Out in New Orleans, the tourists are still recovering from their hangovers and finding beads in weird places. But if you didn’t make it to the madness on Bourbon Street, don’t sweat it. The Mountain Winery is hosting its own bayou bash. The “Party in the French Quarter” will feature delectable Cajun cooking, award-winning…
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Yousif Kassab on August 3, 2017
Famed guitarists and songwriting duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have been doing this for awhile. Across their 17-year career the rock and new flamenco players have released five studio albums, performed at countless festivals and even played a set for Barack Obama during his presidency. Their self-titled sophomore LP was just re-released with…
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The Mountain Winery in Saratoga has announced its 2017 lineup, featuring a bevy of what are sure to be amazing shows. The season, which runs through October 13, features a diverse range of music and comedy—including the Taj Mahaj & Keb’ Bmo’ Band, King Crimson, Trevor Noah, Ziggy Marley, Andrew Bird, Violent…
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Explosions in the Sky’s new record, The Wilderness, is the band’s most critically acclaimed collection in years—and for good reason.
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Avi Salem on August 21, 2016
For Michael Franti, the word “soulrocker” represents much more than just the title of his ninth studio album. In many ways, it also describes the role he’s played as a creative leader and positive force behind the genre-defying, signature sound of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a group that has promoted social and…
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Sean McCourt on September 4, 2015
When Yes co-founder and bassist extraordinaire, Chris Squire, passed away earlier this year, many fans wondered what would happen to the legendary prog-rock ensemble.
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Whenever possible, Michael Franti is barefoot—even when he’s with the Dalai Lama. During their recent laugh-filled chat, Franti held hands with His Holiness as the cheeky, gentle spiritual leader poked fun at Franti’s dreadlocks and tribal tattoos before speaking on the importance of sympathetic action.
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