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.
Tag: Billie Holiday
Bethany Thomas
BT/She/Her. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Devyn Rush
Devyn Rush talks her influences and style and her new EP with Stacey Zering.
An interview with Fiona Ross
Stacey Zering sits down with UK jazz performer Fiona Ross.
Davina and the Vagabonds
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Ida Mae
Chasing Lights (Thirty Tigers). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Tav Falco
Cabaret of Daggers (Org Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Beth Hart
Beth Hart - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Mascot Label Group/Provogue). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Beth Hart
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Beth Hart offered a healthy serving of blues in Orlando, and Michelle Wilson was there to savor the sweet experience.
Femi Kuti
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Simone Dinnerstein / Tift Merritt
Night (Sony Classical). Review by James Mann.
A Tribute to Billie Holiday
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Nina Simone: The Biography
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Gitane Demone: Life After Death
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Susan Boyle, Folk Hero
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Miles On Miles: Interviews and Encounters with Miles Davis
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Michelle Shocked
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The Decemberists
When epic indie rock that’s heavy with literary allusions, like what The Decemberists create, can sell out a large venue like the Hard Rock Live it gives Jen Cray hope for the state of music.
Jarboe and Larry Seven
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Jarboe
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