When 10000 Manics performed for a sellout crowd at the Landmark Jeanne Rimsky Theater on the eve of Spring 2017, it's a fair guess that not everyone in the audience knew what Mary Ramsey had in store for them. Not only was Ramsey a remarkable vocal … Read More»
High Wire Hot Licks: Caravan of Thieves Steals into Port
“Mashup” is one term that’s been used to describe the eclectic sound of Caravan of Thieves (Facebook | Twitter), but what’s being mashed isn’t so obvious. The suggested appellation from the Thieves’ web site starts with “Gypsy Swinging Serenading … Read More»
David Bromberg: Triple Threat Who Beat the Mets
Before he had even struck a note, David Bromberg had achieved two remarkable non-goals. First, he sold out his third strong appearance at Landmark. Second, he achieved this first milestone on an evening when the local major league baseball team, the … Read More»
From the Pitch of Solitude: Black Violin in Performance
When the term “mashup” came into vogue, its originators probably didn’t envision Black Violin: two creative musicians who could take on the look of their hip-hop musical roots, but exhibit a steadfast allegiance to the classical violin repertoire. … Read More»
Zeta Jazz 5
The Zeta brand was originally based in Oakland CA, then acquired by Gibson and moved to Phoenix (Tempe for you locals). The tenure in Phoenix was, AFAIK, custodial. Parts and service were sort of available, though dealers, I was told, were unable to … Read More»