Eric Holland
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The Newport Jazz Festival turns 60 this year and a tremendous all-star band is playing selections that give a flavor for six decades of memorable artists and performances. I spoke with Randy Brecker about the tour and his co-conspirators; bandleader/saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen, vocalist Karrin Allyson, guitarist Mark Whitfield, pianist Peter […]
Cam’ron remembers his roots, talks regionalism in hip hop, and gives a status report on UN & Diplomats…
Steve Earle revealed what he’s working on these days before playing a night of requests at City Winery.
Alex Turner & Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys shared their thoughts and tunes at Avatar while the full unit invaded the Garden…
Charlie Wilson played The Theater at MSG on Saturday and spoke about his recent honors, The Gap Band, drugs, and what’s next.
The Pixies had nothing but good things to say about their new bass player Paz Lenchantin and the show left nothing to be desired.
Bill Frisell explored the music of The Bristol Sessions with Buddy Miller and Carrie Rodriguez this weekend at JALC.
David Broza enlisted his friend Steve Earle as producer on his new album and they shared in a brilliant experience.
Dave Wakeling offered some remarks before leading the The English Beat through a crowd-pleasing set at Irving Plaza.
Tame Impala, “Elephant” (technically, last year I know but c’mon, it’s my fave of the whole year) Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, “Jubilee Street” Lorde, “Royals” Josh Ritter, “Hopeful” Arctic Monkeys, “R U Mine?” Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes, “Love Letter” The White Buffalo, “Joey White” Billy Bragg, […]
…you know, the ones I saw! 1 Dinosaur Jr; Irving Plaza 2 Metallica; Apollo 3 Robert Plant; Prospect Park 4 Erykah Badu; BAM 5 Elvis Costello & The Roots; Brooklyn Bowl 6 The Hives; Irving Plaza 7 Tom Morello; Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room 8 Television; Rough Trade NYC […]
1 The Lone Bellow; self-titled 2 Phosphorescent; Muchacho 3 Savoir Adore; Our Nature 4 Hunters; self-titled 5 So So Glos; Blowout 6 The Strokes; Comedown Machine 7 Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Mosquito 8 Minor Alps; Get There 9 Chelsea Light Moving; self-titled 10 Lucius; Wildewoman