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The Greyboy Allstars: Inland Emperor
by Doug Collette
Something of a modern urban funk legend, due in large measure to the high-profile solo endeavors of keyboardist Robert Walter and horn man Karl Denson, The Greyboy Allstars nevertheless know intuitively when to reconvene to the greatest effect. Inland Emperor is their first collaboration in the six years and it bears all the earmarks of their ...
The Alan Evans Trio: Merkaba
by Doug Collette
Anyone who mistakenly thought The Alan Evans Trio was (or was going to be) Soulive lite is going to be more than pleasantly surprised in hearing the threesome's sophomore recording. Before the opening cut “Thor" is thirty-seconds in, the band displays a depth and reach far in advance of its predecessor.Not that AET isn't ...
The Bad Plus: Burlington, VT February 16, 2013
by Doug Collette
The Bad PlusFlynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington VTFebruary 16, 2013The Bad Plus' appearance on The Flynn Mainstage illustrated how much progress the trio's made since earlier appearances in the much smaller FlynnSpace. The surprising number of empty seats as the evening progressed hinted the performance bordered on the underwhelming, ...
Grateful Dead: Dave's Pick's Volume 5: Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 11/17/1973
by Doug Collette
Each successive Grateful Dead archive release illuminates a new perspective on the history of a band whose career may be the most colorful in the history of rock and roll. Dave's Picks Volume 5 catches the iconic group on the cusp of two crucial junctures in one of the most prolific stages of its time together.
Glen Boyd: Neil Young FAQ - Everything Left to Know About the Iconic and Mercurial Rocker
by Doug Collette
Neil Young FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Iconic and Mercurial RockerGlen Boyd400 pagesISBN: 978-1617130373Backbeat Books2012Glen Boyd's Neil Young FAQ contains plenty of good information and a fair amount of insight into the work of “The Iconic and Mercurial Rocker" referred to in ...
David Hidalgo and Marc Ribot: Burlington, VT, January 26, 2013
by Doug Collette
David Hidalgo and Marc RibotThe Flynn Center for the Performing ArtsBurlington, VTJanuary 26, 2013It was indicative of the engagement of the near sold-out audience at The Flynn on January 26, 2013 that, with one word of encouragement from guitarist/vocalist David Hidalgo, its handclapping kept a (fairly) steady rhythm going for the ...
Soulive: South Burlington, VT, October 26, 2012
by Doug Collette
SouliveHigher Ground South Burlington, VTOctober 26, 2012Opening its two-night run at Higher Ground on October 26, 2012, Soulive played one of the most memorable sets ever offered at either location of the venue. In fact, relying on some of the tried and true from its repertoire (such as “Turn It Out") ...
Chick Corea and Gary Burton: Burlington, VT, October 19, 2012
by Doug Collette
Chick Corea and Gary Burton with the Harlem String QuartetFlynn Center for the Performing ArtsBurlington, VTOctober 19, 2012The sound itself was absolutely sublime as it emanated from the instruments of pianist Chick Corea and vibraphonist Gary Burton on October 19, 2012 at The Flynn Center in Burlington, Vermont. The ringing clarity ...
8th Annual Sol Harvest Manifestivus Announces Line up for 2010
Be a part Vermont's party of the summer at the eighth annual Sol Harvest, THE MANIFESTIVUS from July 9-10, 2010 in Cabot, VT. The forward thinking, groove-heavy (Jambase) Toubab Krewe based in Asheville, NC will perform both nights with an additional Toubab and Friends performance on Saturday. Friday night will also include ...
As Yet Quintet CD "Strange But True"
The As Yet Quintet joins five forces in New England music for a creative medley of Mideastern, Caribbean, and jazz sounds. In As Yet's music you'll hear combos of Latin grooves with Turkish modes, Balkan rhythms played on Cuban wooden boxes, and blues in 11/8 time with a touch of Bulgarian choral style. As Yet's new ...
