Standing Ovation for Mary Gauthier at The Ryman
A very special moment at The Ryman on October 12.
The Return of the San Francisco Star Who Lost It All
[SF Gate] Christopher Owens on homelessness, Girls and the end of the Mission scene Sometime in 2017, Christopher Owens — the former leader of Girls, one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 21st century — was riding his motorcycle from his home near the Panhandle to Ocean Beach. As he turned left onto Fulton Street, ...
Please Support Matthew Sweet’s Stroke Recovery if You Are Able
Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour. He has been unexpectedly and tragically forced off the road and onto a long, uncertain path to recovery. He needs financial help in this difficult time from his family, friends, and fans. Without insurance or ...
Brooklyn Vegan Live Review: THE THE at The Beacon Theatre
[Brooklyn Vegan] By Bill Pearis Matt Johnson set up the night when he took to the stage at Beacon Theatre, saying he was very happy to be back in New York, which he considers to be his second hometown. On this tour, The The would be playing Ensoulment, their first album in a quarter century, in full during ...
‘Nite Owls’ by JD McPherson Review: Refreshed Retro Sounds
[Wall Street Journal] The singer-songwriter draws on the rock music of the 1970s on his new album while retaining a blues-country tinge. By Barry Mazor There’s a problem commonly faced by performers who have dedicated themselves to reviving some retro, once-popular style and found acceptance in the practice: keeping that act fresh over time. Sooner ...