The Moth is a storytelling godsend. For those who haven't listened to The Moth Radio Hour on NPR (Sunday nights at 7 on MPBN), here's how The Moth works: a storyteller takes the stage without any notes and tells a true story for ten minutes or less. Other than that, there aren't any rules. Their … Continue reading Concert Review: The Moth Main Stage Event at the State Theater (6.6.13)
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Concert Review: Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band Reach New Heights
If you've found yourself on my blog before, then you most likely read the post where I gush over Josh Ritter. Gush might be too minor a word. Lyrically, the guy can ne'er do wrong in my ears. I'm even willing to let slide the occasional musical shortcoming because atop that shortcoming is usually a … Continue reading Concert Review: Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band Reach New Heights
The Felice Brothers Destroy the Boundaries of Americana Music
Now in the throes of the Americana music revolution, there are a glut of bands making the same stripped-down, down-home sound. With any musical movement that is generating revenue, the market gets flooded with opportunistic bands trying to ride the high cresting wave and make a living as artists. (For the record, I begrudge no … Continue reading The Felice Brothers Destroy the Boundaries of Americana Music
Concert Review: Trey Anastasio Band at the State Theater, Portland (1.20.13)
Confession: I don't have the stomach for jam bands anymore. Growing up and going to college outside of Burlington, Vermont makes this a hard thing to confess. I gave up smoking weed before leaving VT for Maine, so that might have something to do with it. Mostly, though, my musical palate has changed. I care … Continue reading Concert Review: Trey Anastasio Band at the State Theater, Portland (1.20.13)
DAVE PATTERSON 