“You feel all right when you hear that music ring” – Dire Straits
No one gets rich making music – not anymore.
Whether that’s a sad fact or a simple truth, it’s undeniable. Strapping on a guitar, sitting down at the piano or stepping up to a microphone with dreams of wealth and fame is a near-certain [...]
Archive for November 27th, 2008
Local Rhythms – Thanks Again
November 27, 2008Sophie & Zeke’s Plan December 6 Grand Opening
November 27, 2008Everything’s bigger at Sophie & Zeke’s since their move to Opera House Square in downtown Claremont – even the music. After a rehabilitation of the historic Brown Block building lasting years, the restaurant now has twice the kitchen space, room enough for double the customers, and an entertainment calendar that will soon extend to three [...]
Tracy Chapman – Our Bright Future
November 27, 2008Tracy Chapman walks away from a fork in the road on the cover of her new album. Whether she’s merging onto a main path, or simply fleeing a choice she’d rather not make is a good question.
It’s also a perfect metaphor for the many conflicts explored in this work. Though issues of faith, family and [...]
