DJ Logic’s avant-turntablism instantly breathed some hip-hop swagger into the relatively straight-laced fusion scene in the late 90’s. Aside from his prolific remixes, Zen of Logic, Logic’s long awaited third album sees more daring collaborations with old friends, new faces and some noted Logic crossover moves.
Tim Easton’s fourth solo album, Ammunition, is a collection of tunes that frowns upon the conservative people of his home state of Ohio, talks of revolution, and warns of returning to the pain.
The Mutaytor combine tribal drums, live-mixed electronica, fire performers, hoop dancers, aerial artists, horn section, giant screen visuals andinteractive dancers and performers into a show like none other.
2006 is the sprouting year for Les Claypool. For decades the
All Saints Records has released an 18-track introduction showcasing its unparalleled roster of artists touching ambient, world, electronic and minimalist. From Brian Eno and John Cale to Roger Eno and Harold Budd, while all sonically diverse, approach music from an original perspective.
John Vanderslice has notched a hot streak of gems, including 2005’s Pixel Revolt. And then there is his techie jones: a tireless and self-professed production geek, as much enamored of a well-kept studio as he is of guitar strums and performance.
Bobby Lee Rodgers has been overshadowed in the past by the legendary presence of Colonel Bruce Hampton. But recently, the Colonel has stepped back to give BLR his full, earned limelight.
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro has shot Jam Cruise, Jazzfest, Hydra, Los Lobos, Bonnaroo and Phish’s IT and Coventry. His latest efforts were capturing the essence of Amsterdam’s Jam In The Dam.
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Her story reads like a PR handbook. A country girl from Seattle grows up singing just like her mother, fed on Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline and eventually finding inspiration in Jeff Buckley and Radiohead.
