She’s “Country / gospel,” pronounced one reviewer. Genre. It’s a genteel word for an invisible barrier that, for example, keeps most African Americans from attending Rush concerts. But genre is more than simple taste or cultural experience. People … Read More»
Archives for May 2014
The (Memorable) On-Stage, Off-Stage Presence of Mandy Patinkin
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” OK, that’s out of the way. Those lines were written by screenwriter William Goldman but made famous by the singer who came to town Friday night. The legendary characters of … Read More»
A Marriage That Keeps On Giving: Strunz and Farah at the Boulton
The 260 seat Boulton Center for the Performing Arts has a big heart for veteran musicians. Last Friday evening, an exuberant whoop went up from the audience when Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah of Strunz & Farah took the stage. It was a mutually … Read More»