Can Arabic-language pop conquer America? A Tarzana ingénue and her power manager say ‘inshallah’
Take a look at the video below as it contains snippets of what sounds like a very promising new album entitled The Invasion Parade which has just been released by Cuban pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez. The album was produced by the legendary Quincy Jones and features Portland’s own Esperanza Spalding on bass. The one …
Ms. Cecile McLorin Salvant singing the Raymond Hubbell & John Golden standard “Poor Butterfly”. For more videos, photos, touring info and more, visit http://cecilemclorinsalvant.com/
It’s hard not to love this catchy tune and the accompanying spot-on performance art video. It breaks every boundary with such ease and simplicity. According to their publicist, “Brooklyn-based alt-rock/indie-pop quartet Folding Legs have just premiered their video for “Drown In Light”, the visceral title track form their debut EP (out now via KID Recordings)… …
This was really before my time, but I vaguely remember seeing it on TV at some point. You’ve got to hear the trumpeters play “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Also, Goliath’s voice and sardonic dog comments are fantastic. Davey and Goliath Wikipedia Page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUrQfzZrqFA
When I opened for Nappy Roots recently it struck me on stage like a bolt of lightning that I should start offering free harmonica lessons at shows. Folks just need to bring a decent harmonica down to the shows and I’ll send em’ home smiling with a valuable lesson or two. It’s good to keep …
Thirty years ago today, March 2, 1984, the film This is Spinal Tap was released. This rockumentary, or mockumentary, directed by Rob Reiner, featured Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls), and a bevy of actors and actresses in guest spots. Numerous actors filled in the role of drummer. …
JOHNETTE NAPOLITANO will perform in a solo acoustic show, Saturday, June 14 in our beloved PORTLAND, Oregon at the mighty Doug Fir Lounge. Doors/Show/Onstage: 8:00pm/9:00pm/10:00pm – Tickets: $20.00-$22.00 www.dougfirlounge.com/ Johnette did a one-off solo show in New York a couple of months ago, then one in LA, and another packed one in Denver. Now, one …
Low on honeymoon budget? Check out these inexpensive honeymoon ideas and get that much-awaited romantic week off with your spouse. After spending a fortune for your wedding, it’s hard to imagine that you need to spend again for your honeymoon. But after the long and tireless wedding preparation, you and your spouse need to get …
Do you reside in the Golden State and have dreams of becoming a Dental Hygienist? Check out these top 10 dental hygiene schools in California. With 27 schools in California offering Dental Hygienist programs, it can get difficult to choose which one is the best. Check out our top picks: 1. University of Southern California-Los …
I like this new tune from Deluka, particularly the easy, 80s theatricality in the vocals of Ellie Innocenti. She is, of course, lovely to look at as well. Her voice sounds like a Stoli Gimlet, full of limey bite, worldly burn and mysterious physiological comfort. Deluka will appear several times at SXSW. The photo below …
Jobs that require no experience is a great way to jumpstart one’s career, especially if the pay offered is very competitive. The Stereotypical Scenario Fresh out of college, the degree holder starts to embark on his career. But where should he/she start? The choices are limited by the career opportunities available. Often times, the graduate …
As time goes by, most Mac users will begin to notice that their machine is gradually slowing down and struggling to perform tasks it could once manage with ease. Whilst this effect is more pronounced on Macs than it is on Windows computers, it is generally easier to fix as well. Have a look at …
There are many things that a new born baby is screened for in order to protect the child from complications later. Of these, hearing is an important aspect that could greatly alter a way the child develops. His or her brain may function flawlessly, but there is certain stimuli created from hearing that could be …
Poke Da Squid’s new release, I Honestly Had Higher Expectations, is a very poppy album with heavy ska elements and even some harder rock. “Two Drunks Make It Write” starts things off. This song has some Blink 182 and a bit of Less Than Jake influences with catchy guitar hooks and even catchier harmonies. “I’m …
On Friday, February 21, I had the utmost pleasure of watching ska legends The English Beat perform two shows. One was an intimate performance at The Guitar Store in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood and the other was a sold-out performance at the Showbox downtown. The performance at the Guitar Store attracted about 60 to 75 …
I watched the Sochi Opening Ceremony. Kyrgyzstan had a cool flag, and I learned that Nepal has the world’s only nonrectangular flag. I was surprised that Iceland had only five athletes. Mexico had one out of a population of 118 million. By contrast, Sweden had 111 out of a population of less than 10 million. …
Thursday February 13th, Valentine’s Day Eve, was a day I looked forward to for a long time. The Mad Caddies, one of my favorite ska bands was making a triumphant return to Seattle. If memory serves correct, it’s been about eight years since Mad Caddies played Seattle — way too long. They did not disappoint. …
Tofu as a healthful meat substitute helps nourish the body in many ways. However, there are people who are averse to eating tofu as a replacement for meat due to the peculiar bland taste that tofu has. Nevertheless, there are great tofu recipes that don’t taste like tofu, as you will see below. The body …
Finally, after waiting patiently for a few years now, North American fans of Public Service Broadcasting are finally getting their wish. Starting on 18 February at the Casbah in San Diego and concluding with 16 March, 2014, the south London duo are bringing their dynamic and cinematic multimedia experience to thirteen shows with potentially another …
To hold fans over until they tour this spring, Kathleen Hanna’s The Julie Ruin has released this video for their song titled, “Goodnight Goodbye”. It’s a retro-coolish peek into The Julie Ruin’s touring adventures and was shot on Super 8 film in Olympia, WA last year. I love how it works as a superfantastic 1994 …
Your credit score is an important factor that will determine your credit worthiness. Thus, it is important that you should be aware of your credit score. Anyone who wishes to keep track of their credit score can do it the old fashioned way—through the 3-company reporting system. But there are newer methods introduced every year. …
Are you an aspiring fashion designer? Do you want your vision and creations to grace runway shows? Before any fashion item gets to the glossy pages of magazines, they are first translated from the minds of the designers to their drawing boards. Your designs are born on paper and if you want to embrace the …
Despite their second-round series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the 2013 NBA playoffs were truly a coming-out party for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Since 1994—basically a generation—the Warriors had been one of the least relevant franchises in all of sports, with the exception of an upset against the Dallas Mavericks in …
Monday night was a night of action all over the country to protest the newly released environmental analysis that the proposed Keystone Pipeline will not increase global warming. What hasn’t been mentioned is that said analysis was written by a company with deep ties to the oil industry and the company that wants to build …
When it comes to gifts, it’s true that it’s the thought that counts. But for two people who are starting a new life and building a new home, you may want to give something that they can use and appreciate. Although gift giving is not mandatory, but if you are giving a gift to the …
These two are cousins from General Santos City in the Philippines. Their names are Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Walter Bucong. One of their early Youtube videos went viral and they were invited to come to the US to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show, where they were given gifts of money and instruments. The …
This is the best band playing live today. I honestly cannot say enough in praise of this touring group. I have been there at the Chicago Winery shows the last two times through Chicago. No new record? Not needed when you have a catalogue like IH does. Oh and it is so sweet to have …