2011

Intermezzo: Headlines That Suck / Zac Brown Covers Panic

Scott Bernstein October 26, 2011 2 Comments

HT co-founder launches new site, Zac Brown Band covers Panic and more stories of note.

Warren Haynes Xmas Jam ’02 Compilation Coming

Scott Bernstein October 26, 2011 No Comments

Highlights from the 2002 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam will be released on 12/6.

Venue Segues: Pearl Jam in Chicago

Scott Bernstein October 26, 2011 No Comments

We look at Pearl Jam’s history of performances in Chicago.

Video – Lisa Hannigan: Little Bird

Ryan Dembinsky October 26, 2011 No Comments

Lisa Hannigan unveils the second video from her recently released Passenger LP.

Interview: Jim Ward Releases Solo Oeuvre, Multi-tasks

Ryan Dembinsky October 26, 2011 No Comments

Ryan Dembinsky chats with multi-tasking musician Jim Ward about his various projects.

Esperanza Spalding: Merriam Theater, Philadelphia, PA 10/14/11

Nick Gunther October 26, 2011 No Comments

One of the most captivating musical characteristics of Esperanza Spalding is the way she uses her phenomenal voice as an instrument. Her vocal presence appears to act as a guide at times for the pieces. Communication is essential for musicians when performing together and when Spalding sings in a scat manner or just free-flowing, the sound seems to define what she is thinking right at the moment; something that can equally be translated from the other musicians onstage.

Matthew Sweet: Modern Art

Doug Collette October 26, 2011 No Comments

The visceral impact of Matthew Sweet’s rock and roll has placed him somewhat erroneously in the power pop genre when in fact, instead of grabbing the listener as do the hook-laden likes of his peer Tommy Keene, Sweet’s guitar-rock insinuates itself as you hear it.