The predominant reaction to my decision to see three Bob Dylan shows in three nights was, "Why?" Why spend so much money, time and energy to see anybody, let alone an old man whose contemporary work is only beginning to creep from beneath the shadows of his unprecedented early years?
On Thursday and Saturday nights, Adagio presented its annual spring show. Now, Adagio is an interesting dance group in that it doesn't have cutthroat auditions where the focus is on 'the best.' Because of their policy to welcome all levels of dancers, each of the 17 dances was a mixed bag of skill levels.
Last semester, I studied abroad in Durban, South Africa and was fortunate enough to meet the Nowadayz Poets, a group of young men and women with many things in common - among them, the love of poetry.
Robert Bradley and Blackwater Surprise'Still Loving You'On Vangaurd RecordsBottom Line: Despite noteable previous albums, changes within the band result is an album that is subpar.Grade: D+Last year's "New Ground," the third effort by Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise was an impressive album.
"Shear Madness" is the longest-running non-musical in American history, right next door to Charles Playhouse Theater's "Blue Men Group," but I had never heard of it.
Braving a mean cold on a Sunday night, standing in the infamous New England cold, I waited for R.E.M.
Beulah"Yoko"Velocette RecordsGrade: ABottom Line:A work of emotionally destroyed art, Beulah will break your heart and soothe your ears at onceIf the recent releases of Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" and Neil Young's "Are You Passionate?" were any indication of marital trouble in America, then the emergence of Beulah's "Yoko" is another nail in that coffin.
For many of us, songs are like photographs, revealing memories with each return to a chorus. I distinctly remember being in elementary school art class, singing "Under The Bridge" with my friends and making a very fine mess.
A sold out Paradise Rock Club was treated Wednesday night to one of the most consistent bands to grace both a stage and recording studio.
Ben Folds'Ben Folds Live'Sony RecordsGrade: B+This Wednesday, Brandeis will be blessed with Ben Folds and his piano, playing in support of his first solo live album, aptly titled "Ben Folds Live." As a longtime fan of Folds' music, I have had the pleasure of seeing him live six times, five with Ben Folds Five (BFF) and once with his backing band for "Rockin' The Suburbs," his solo debut.The way it worked out, I got to see him on every tour at least once, with this coming show being the first I will miss (concert conflict). Fortunately for me, I have this CD to listen to.When I heard it was only from his "Ben Folds and his Piano" tour, I must admit disappointment.
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