2003

Club d’Elf: Minimalistic Chaos

Five years ago, Mike Rivard set out to create an ongoing experiment. What if his bassline could be the constant focal point, a musical lighthouse, where a rotating cast of allstars including John Medeski, DJ Logic, and the late Mark Sandman, could come together, listen, and be free to just go off to wherever they wanted to lead the music. The result: the creation of a perfect balance between chaos and order.

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Vue: Rock and Roll Returns (Interview with Jonah Buffa)

The San Francisco based five-piece Vue, has been rolling along for four years and are about to undergo a big switch. The switch that so many indie bands before them have taken: jumping from an indie to a major label. Though guitarist Jonah Buffa won’t hesitate to tell you that his band’s success has been totally impulsive, when he exclaims, “who let us in the backdoor and left the door unlocked?”

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Yonder Mountain String Band: Tradition and Progression (Interview With Dave Johnston)

Colorado has always been a hotbed for bluegrass, and though they may not have been born and raised in the mountains, the four boys of the Yonder Mountain String Band are melding jam-tinged exploration with classic style pickin’. With their own festival, a full summer tour, and a newly released album comprised of Benny Galloway tunes, YMSB is a young force with Old Hands.

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Maturing to a Martini Crawl

For the 30 something crowd that still has a wacky, fun attitude, our night out was successful. Going out in the city is an experience that will never expire so long as my posse remains near by! So, strap on your heels, slip on your black pants, and grab a martini. Once a while it

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The Beatles Anthology

From the early days, through the meditation and experimentation, to John Lennon telling the others ‘I’m done’, this DVD collection catches it all.

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Vorcza: An Interview With Ray Paczkowski

Although nationally regarded for his keyboard work in the Trey Anastasio Band, Ray Paczkowski’s jazz trio Vorcza has recently released their debut release – Maximalist. Solidified in a traditional jazz foundation, the three members capture the music of the precise moment through rhythmic and harmonic explorations that involve shake your ass funk, mellow jazz and progressive instrumental improvisations.

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