Reviews

The Nels Cline Singers: The Giant Pin

Shane Handler August 2, 2004 No Comments

i]The Giant Pin provides many different territories to explore and examine

Mutual Admiration Society: Mutual Admiration Society

Jason Gonulsen August 2, 2004 No Comments

If you

Phil Ranelin: Inspiration

Shane Handler July 30, 2004 No Comments

The ten tracks on Phil Ranelin’s Inspiration serves as ideal jazz for almost any occasion, outfitting the

Rufus Wainwright, Guster and Ben Folds 6/13/2004: Central Park SummerStage, New York, NY

Mike Greenhaus July 30, 2004 No Comments

Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright, and Guster each have pop-star potential. Yet, in an era symbolized by teen-idols, these geek-rock revivalists remain a cult-hero: too quirky for pop-stardom, too smart for cock-rock. But, as this evening proved, Revenge of the Nerds also remains a perennial rental favorite.

Dylan Country: Various Artists

Jason Gonulsen July 30, 2004 No Comments

Yes, there is always room for one more Dylan cover.

Duo Buggin’ 6/22/2004: Rocks Off Boat Cruise – Half Moon, New York, NY

Shane Tobin July 29, 2004 No Comments

The Half Moon was ready to set sail around Manhattan for a unique night of music with Marco Benevento and Joe Russo of the Duo pairing up with half of Critters Buggin

Riverhead Blues Festival: Riverhead, NY 7/16-18/04

Herb Meserve July 29, 2004 No Comments

A three day event with this year fifty bands and over 400 performers held on two indoor and two outdoor stages and it

louque: So Long

Jeffrey Greenblatt July 29, 2004 No Comments

Frontman Dustan Louque grew up in Louisiana listening to everything from Fats Domino to Ice T to Depeche Mode, and has spent the last few years living in the hipster mecca of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Third Annual Northwest String Summit: Horing’s Hideout – North Plains, OR June 25-27, 2004

Jason Gershuny July 27, 2004 No Comments

Collaboration was the operative word during Yonder Mountain String Band

Ministry: Houses Of The Mole

Anthony Anzellotti July 27, 2004 No Comments

For those of you who remember and appreciate the dawn of industrial rock, this album is a must have. As they always have, Ministry slams you with their blistering guitar licks, computer-assisted beats and Nihilistic imagery.