music

Hitting a High Note: Sean's Music

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Since taking over the former Believe in Music from Larry Laramie, Pietras and the new staff have been hard at work. The store has been redesigned to make it more inviting to musicians and those who may not know a G chord from a patch cord.

Ryful's Justin Pokrywka Takes the Stage

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:04:00 GMT

Jaime gets personal with a local music sensation.

E’erbody Skream

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:17:00 GMT

“It’s all about branding,” says Orlando. “You want to be cool, but not be trendy. I know that makes no sense, but it also makes perfect sense [in our industry].”

The Sounds of Sweetfoot

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Now, thanks to Springer and Jones, there is a place for Eastern Shore artists to both professionally and affordably record their sound. The two settled upon some space for rent in an old cement block building off of Aurora Street.

Back to School with Dominick Farinacci

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:57:22 GMT

By bringing in established musicians to his outreach program, Dominick hopes to create an atmosphere where music becomes part of the everyday life experience for kids.

The Dichotomy of Maggie Rogers

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:30:55 GMT

If I were to listen to her music with no preconceived ideas of who she was, I would craft a well-traveled woman in her thirties, with eyes that display a lifetime of experiences.

The Poetry of Lucinda Williams

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:48:00 GMT

Lucinda—or Lu, as she is known in the biz—daughter of a prestigious southern poet, queen of the alternative country world, has written far too much great material to be limited to a top five, or 10, for that matter.

Solo Saxophone

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 20:32:00 GMT

Doubt filled my consciousness. Why was I doing this? How could I possibly learn to read music again after all these years? I was comforted only by the idea that I probably wouldn’t even pass an audition.

Celebrated Artist Bhi Bhiman Performs at NightCat

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

I was delightfully reminded that our (musical) world continues to become one big melting pot of awesomeness, and that a singer of Sri Lankan origins can and will sound much like an artist such as a Martin Sexton, or a Paul Simon, or an Amos Lee.

Striking the Right Note

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:58:00 GMT

Over the last eleven years, the group’s name has changed from Bach to the Future to the Tidewater Chamber Singers to just the Tidewater Singers.

Ryful Kills It

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:19:00 GMT

Incorporating an original sound with influences who currently reign as heavyweights in the land of raw rock ‘n roll, the power duo effortlessly create a thick wall of crunchy rock goodness, with Pokrywka’s golden voice soaring right alongside.

Man at Work

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Reviewers gush over Hay’s concert, claiming it is one part comedy show another part brilliant acoustic set. “He’s easy on the eyes and incredibly funny,” says Moore. “What else could you ask for?”

Raising Her Voice

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:43:00 GMT

Within three weeks of envisioning the concert, Ploff had enlisted the help of fellow Easton musical groups such as Ryful, Bling, 411, MuleTrain, Shea Springer, and Lisa Rowe, who will be playing at the event on Monday, March 5th from 5-9 PM.

Family Jamming at the Avalon

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:49:44 GMT

As Rogers explains, “Demand can empower supply.” The more shows like this that our community supports, the more reason there will be for bringing them to the Avalon Theater, saving you the hassle of leaving town for family enrichment.