Local Rhythms – Musical Independence

I was all set to write about the Fourth of July until my mood was interrupted by thoughts of a different sort of independence.
A common thread runs through many of the interviews I’ve done with female singer-songwriters – they all cite Patty Griffin as a key influence.  Many have said she’s the reason they started [...]

“Fillmore” – Much Graham, some music

Carlos Santana’s instrument is the guitar, Ian Anderson’s the flute, and Robert Plant’s the microphone.
Bill Graham’s was the telephone.
Graham would curse, cajole and complain to get his way with the acts playing his venues, and in the recently unearthed 1972 documentary “Fillmore,” he’s in high dudgeon.
Sure, there’s plenty of good music in this chronicle of [...]

“Music Box in the Moore” brings cutting edge upcountry

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A lower Manhattan vibe will permeate downtown Hanover for three midsummer evenings with  “Music Box in the Moore,” a musical showcase of cutting edge talent, presented in a unique and intimate setting.
Performing July 14 is QQQ,  playing what HOP Publicity Coordinator Becky Bailey terms “revved up acoustic music” with many disparate influences.  Picture a [...]