7 herbs to make a Thanksgiving meal sing
The Salt Lake Tribune) Simon and Garfunkel must have been thinking about Thanksgiving when they came up with "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme." Because those herbs - along with ginger, dill and bay...
View ArticleCD Review: The Wainwright Sisters, Songs in the Dark [PIAS]
Another combination of talents from the Wainwright and Roche families has Martha W and Lucy W R duetting on the songs they learned from their mothers and father in a collection that is quite...
View ArticleA Bridge Over Troubled Water
It Was Fun Simon and Garfunkel's song title describes the turbulent boomer dating waters. Dating is a consistently divisive issue, and I'm surprised how stubbornly contentious it remains.
View ArticleStuff to do in D.C. from Nov. 12-18
Natalie Prass Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE; Thu., 8 p.m., $15. In the past year, Natalie Prass has shared stages across the world with Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis, opening for the former and...
View ArticleMusic Review: Wainwright Sisters keep it in the family
There can be something magical about the voices of siblings singing together, as a listen to the Beach Boys or the Everly Brothers shows. More proof comes in this subtly haunting album by Martha...
View ArticleArt Garfunkel on laughter, friendship, and making songs his own
It may seem like the singer is being flippant about his on-again/off-again performing partner, but he isn't. A recent interview in preparation for his concert at the Wilbur Theatre on Sunday took a...
View ArticleArt Garfunkel demonstrates strong, supple voice at Mahaiwe concert
A hint of strain notwithstanding, Art Garfunkel showed off a fine, supple voice in his sold-out weekend concert at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington. But in the case of...
View ArticleSilence is Golden
The old song by Simon and Garfunkel was so right: silence really is golden, but maybe in more ways than we realize. In our urban, busy world we don't get enough outer silence.
View ArticleHearts all a twitter
On the green, smooth lawn of a golf course, two men are sat on their stools. One of them has a Takamine guitar on his lap.
View ArticleCy and David's Picks: Milk Carton Kids, a Jazz Memorial, and More
Dec. 1 & 2: The Milk Carton Kids are Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, neo-folkies from SoCal who sing gorgeously sad songs about lost dreams in close harmony. They sound like early Simon and...
View ArticleKeep Planting
The first frost may signify that winter is coming, but don't let plummeting temperatures put the kibosh on your planting plans. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme aren't just lyrics to a Simon &...
View ArticleHannah & Maggie at MAC Coffeehouse in January
The Milford Arts Council Performance Coffeehouse will continue the 2015-2016 season with Hannah & Maggie on Friday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Hannah & Maggie are a young, award-winning singer...
View ArticleThe Wainwright Sisters Premiere Simon & Garfunkel Cover 'El Condor Pasa'...
There is more than just blood that runs in the family. While the Wainwright sisters, Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche , grew up apart from one another, they have more in common than the same...
View ArticleWhat's In Your Fridge: Billy Hopeless
What's in Your Fridge is where the Straight asks interesting Vancouverites about their life-changing concerts, favourite albums, and, most importantly, what's sitting beside the Heinz Ketchup in their...
View Article'The Leftovers' Season Two Finale: Homeward Bound
I didn't know what to expect from the season two finale of The Leftovers, but I definitely didn't think the episode-and possibly the entire season, and maybe even the series itself-would climax with...
View ArticleThe fighter still remains
Legends surrounding "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel have grown for nearly fifty years, thanks to various interpretations of the song by music fans, critics, and even its composer, Paul Simon. " The...
View ArticleLauren Murray out of X Factor, Reggie N Bollie, Ch and Louisa in 2015 final
Lauren Murray has been voted out of The X Factor after losing the semi-final sing-off to Ch Chesterman. Ch now joins Reggie N Bollie and Louisa Johnson in next week's 2015 final, a line-up you'd have...
View ArticleDisturbed Shares Video for "The Sound of Silence" Cover
Disturbed has released the video for their sweeping, orchestral cover of Simon & Garfunkel 's "The Sound of Silence." The moody, black-and-white video focuses on frontman David Draiman 's face as...
View ArticleFolk Duo, Hannah & Maggie
The Milford Arts Council Performance Coffeehouse will continue the 2015-2016 season with Hannah & Maggie on Friday, January 22 at 8PM. Hannah & Maggie are a young, award-winning singer...
View ArticleKnowing right present to give - it's a gift
It's nearly impossible to find the perfect present. Clothes? Too difficult to get right.
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