For some artists, talent seems to strike with a broad brush. When multi-instrumentalists like Arturo Sandoval (trumpet, piano) visit the Landmark (April 2013) we are amazed. When actor-singers like Rita Wilson (November 2013) or comedienne-singer … Read More»
Archives for March 2014
Poundstone Blurs Serious/Silly Line in Landmark Performance
As I wrote in this review for Patch, the evening's comedy performance by Paula Poundstone left an audience in stitches. Not surprising perhaps, but Poundstone managed to weave in plenty of serious topics -- some drawn from short narratives offered by … Read More»
Paula Poundstone Plies Wit and Humor in Landmark Debut
How can one voluble woman cover the topics of teen anger, OCD, mid-life jowls, the quality of American education, the 2008 financial meltdown and disaffected millennials? -- And still have a sold-out crowd laughing like it was watching Charlie … Read More»
More Roots Music Magic Discovered at Landmark on Main St
Violinist Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul continued to excavate the fields of roots music for hidden pleasures of dance and song. It was even better than a performance I raved about in 2012. See the most recent review at PW Patch. Here is Ms. Ivers … Read More»