June 2003

Spellbound: Finding the American Dream in the Dictionary

E.c. Thomas June 30, 2003 No Comments

When Sean Welch

Walfredo Reyes, Jr.: Drumming Up The Stars (INTERVIEW)

David Hardy June 30, 2003 No Comments

Drummer Walfredo Reyes, Jr. has illuminated the music of a surprising diversity of musicians that include: Elvis Costello, Santana, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson.

Lenny Kravitz Forms Record Label

June 30, 2003 No Comments

Lenny Kravitz has formed Roxie Records, an imprint named for his late mother, Roxie Roker, that will be distributed through Warner Bros. He remains signed to Virgin Records as a recording artist and will release a new studio album, “Funk,” in the fall, according to a spokesperson.
Among the first signees to Roxie is vocalist Dan Dyer, who is at work with engineer Matt Knobel on his debut album. Knobel worked behind the scenes on Kravitz’s 2002 album, “Lenny.”
Source Billboard.com.

Caught In A Glance: The Photography of Greg Kessler

Shane Handler June 30, 2003 No Comments

Greg Kessler has a natural ability to candidly capture musicians and the world in their most natural states. From Karl Denson, Phish, and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to Death Valley National Park, Europe, and the art of dance, Kessler delivers to us a fresh view of both humans and nature.

Summer Sailing: Boston to Cape Cod

Jason Madson June 30, 2003 No Comments

Every summer, the guys get together for a sailing trip on a 30

Rob Barraco: The Delicacy of The Dead (INTERVIEW)

E Ward June 30, 2003 No Comments

With a music career that includes extensive classical training, a Bachelors Degree in Music from the State University of New York-New Paltz, member of the house band for The Cosby Show, tours with Freddy Jackson, and ten years performing with the Zen Tricksters, Rob Barraco has now solidified himself as a vital element of Phil Lesh and Bob Weir

Guster: Keeping It Together (Interview With Ryan Miller)

Shane Handler June 30, 2003 No Comments

Guster has come a long way from their days in the early 90

Hot Hikes: Essential Summer Gear

Jeremy Shugar June 30, 2003 No Comments

The summer hiking season offers less gear requirements than the cold, winter months. And though you may need some of those same products you used this past winter, warm weather equipment can differ greatly in form. To help you hit the summer trail, we’ve compiled a list of common issues you may confront this season and products specifically designed to address them.

Verbena: South Meets West (Scott Bondy Interview)

Shane Handler June 30, 2003 No Comments

Verbena

Flaming Lips Sued By Cat Stevens

June 30, 2003 No Comments

The Flaming Lips have been forced to turn over publishing royalties to Cat Stevens as part of a settlement in which Stevens (real name: Yusuf Islam) alleged that the Lips’ song “Fight Test” bore a very close resemblance to his early ’70s track “Father and Son.”
“It was confirmed today that an agreement has been reached between Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Yusuf Islam) and EMI Music Publishing (Flaming Lips) over the single ‘Fight Test’ and its close resemblance to the Cat Stevens classic, ‘Father and Son,'” reads a June 13 post on Islam’s official Web site. Royalties from the sale of ‘Fight Test’ will now be divided between both parties according to the agreed settlement.”
Source Billboard.com[/url.