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The Waterboys: An Appointment with Mr. Yeats The prospect of Celtic folk-rockers The Waterboys putting the words of Ireland’s arch-poet W.B. Yeats to music is a thrilling one. Surely these makers of “the Big Music” will tap into the mystic airs that emit from...Wanda Jackson: Unfinished Business
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Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby: A Working Museum “A Working Museum” is Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby’s third full-length album as a collaborative couple and as the name implies, the Kickstarter-sponsored album is a curated exhibition of pieces reflective of growth...Editor’s Picks: 5 Fall Favorites 2012
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Ben Folds: The Sound of the Life of the Mind ”I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or hot: it would be better if you were cold or hot,” wrote John the Revelator, quoting God in the final, apocalyptic book of the Bible. “So then because you are...Live Review: Adam Ant at Royale Boston
Live Review: Adam Ant at Royale Boston Adam Ant & the Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse October 8, 2012 – Royale Boston Adam Ant? In Boston? Be still my 16-year-old heart! That’s the heart that spent the early 80’s swooning over video of...Operation: T.I.K.I.: A cosmic spy’s musical mission at Tiki Oasis
Operation: T.I.K.I.: A cosmic spy’s musical mission at Tiki Oasis Given my assignment from Rocker HQ was to infiltrate the famed Southern California Tiki event, Tiki Oasis, and report back on my findings, I packed my briefcase with my Rockerzine standard-issue...(Belle and Sebastian’s) Stevie Jackson – Can’t Get No?
(Belle and Sebastian’s) Stevie Jackson – Can’t Get No? Stevie Jackson “Try Me” XPN2 Studio Session from WXPN FM on Vimeo. Belle and Sebastian fans are used to surprises by now. “Dear Catastrophe Waitress” and...Bright Little Field: Treatment Bound – A Ukulele Tribute to the Replacements
Bright Little Field: Treatment Bound – A Ukulele Tribute to the Replacements Tribute albums can be tricky things. Many times we’re looking for some authentic homage to our esteemed musical heroes; other times we’re begging for the artists paying their respects...
