Month: August 2018

The US Festival: 1982 The US Generation

The US Festival: 1982 The US Generation

Screen Reviews

Brimming with compelling interviews, and bursting with action-packed concert performances, this newly-released DVD documentary provides music enthusiasts with a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of rock’s most influential festivals.

Gypsy

Gypsy

Archikulture Digest

When vaudeville died, a new form of dancing gives hope to those who can’t make it on the radio.

The Alarm

The Alarm

Event Reviews

The Alarm came “marching on” through Orlando, and Michelle Wilson relived her 80s alternative heyday.

Diamond and the North Wind

Diamond and the North Wind

Archikulture Digest

Perhaps its the cold, perhaps it’s the poverty, perhaps it’s all just magic, but this tale of a young boy in love with horses is as heartwarming as you could hope for.

Chicago

Chicago

Event Reviews

Tampa was rockin’ with Chicago and REO Speedwagon, and Michelle Wilson was rockin’ right along with them.

Boz Scaggs

Music Reviews

Out of the Blues (Concord Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Blue October

Blue October

Music Reviews

I Hope You’re Happy (Up / Down Records). Review by Christopher Long.

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Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

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.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.