Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
An evening of soul and alcohol draws Billie Holiday to her demise. Carl F. Gauze reviews Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill at Orlando Shakes.
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An evening of soul and alcohol draws Billie Holiday to her demise. Carl F. Gauze reviews Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill at Orlando Shakes.
Another great voice packs the house at the beautiful Winter Park Playhouse.
In The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Carl F. Gauze witnesses the filming of a 1920s mobster movie, only to find today’s front page splattered across the Theatre UCF stage.
Rock and roll may never die, but it is old enough to collect social security and occasionally struggles with overdoses. Carl F. Gauze sets up at the quiet bar, where he can still hear his wife, for Rock of Ages at Garden Theatre, Orlando.
Infidelity, agoraphobia and Ice Capades. Carl F. Gauze attempts to find an answer to the question “How Florida can you get?” in The Great American Trailer Park Musical at Theater West End.
Brevard County showed their support for music in the community as nearly five thousand people attended the 2022 Space Coast Music Festival.
One man, six performers. Chase Padgett brings one night of fun so solid, even the curmudgeon sitting at the bar is impressed.
The Toadies revive their Rubberneck 25th Anniversary Tour, stopping in Kansas City with the fantastic Nashville Pussy and Reverend Horton Heat sharing the stage. Jeremy Glazier reviews.
With Miko Marks opening a wonderful evening in Iowa City, Little Feat plunder their back catalog as Jeremy Glazier stands beneath the freak flag.
Country/rock mashup series ATLive brings Roi J. Tamkin to Atlanta’s Mercedez Benz Stadium for a night of standing ovations starring The Piano Man, Billy Joel.
AFI Fest 2022 is a wrap! From November 2 to 6, the American Film Institute’s annual festival presented 125 titles. Lily and Generoso select and review their top 10 picks from this year’s programming.
Lucinda Williams performs with her band Buick 6 at The Englert Theater in Iowa City, Iowa. Lifetime fan Jeremy Glazier gets inspired.
Judy Craddock returns to her Nashville roots to soak up the music, people, and food of AmericanaFest while she can.
Gov’t Mule makes a stop in Dubuque, Iowa, so Jeremy Glazier can have a peek.
We return to the music of the past mid-century, when everything was shiny and promising. Carl F. Gauze reviews.
The Wrecks feed fans butter and whiskey at the Beacham Theater as RJ Bowen steps up for a taste.
Singer and guitarist Amythyst Kiah makes new fans at the intimate Jaeb Theater in Tampa. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Tré Burt performs at Mission Creek Festival on his Sweet Misery Tour before heading overseas for an EU headlining tour. Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Multiple generations, from Boomers to Zoomers, joined with The Who to sing and scream in Memphis, and it was a blast. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and their touring band were joined onstage by local orchestral musicians for a two-hour show, bringing a range of classic songs to the expectant masses. Joe Frietze has the story.
Tommy Emmanuel and opener Gareth Pearson captivated Orlando with a stunning acoustic performance. Michelle Wilson has the full recap.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.