Compact Capsulesby Dan Ferguson Anais MitchellHadestownRighteous Babe Records On her latest release, Vermont-based songwriter and singer Anais Mitchell turns to Greek mythology and in particular, the poet Orpheus, to deliver an ambitious and striking creation called Hadestown. Written by Mitchell, she brings the story up to […]
The Boudin Barndance – 04/01/2010Dan FergusonWRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RIThursdays 6-9 pmOn the web at: www.wriu.orgBoudin Barndance playlists now archived at:http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/index.phpMP3s of The Boudin Barndance radio programs are archived at:www.wriu.org/archives.php FInally, the Boudin Barndance blog has a bunch of new entries regarding film, food & music and […]
The Boudin Barndance – 03/25/2010Dan FergusonWRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RIThursdays 6-9 pmOn the web at: www.wriu.orgBoudin Barndance playlists now archived at:http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/index.phpMP3s of The Boudin Barndance radio programs are archived at:www.wriu.org/archives.php FInally, the Boudin Barndance blog has a bunch of new entries regarding film, food & music and […]
SXSW Day 6 (03/17/10)Food:Dart Bowl for enchiladas, hot rolls, and hand cut fries.Texas Chili Parlor for pork chops & chili Music:Randy Weeks & James McMurtry at Joe’s Bar & GrillTom Schraeder and Keenan DeWitt at Hole in WallBrittany ??? and Kaiser Cartel at Threadgill’sNo one at […]
Compact Capsules for Mar 17, 2010by Dan Ferguson Johnny CashAmerican VI: Ain’t No GraveAmerican Recordings Upon hearing an American VI was coming in the series of recordings the late Johnny Cash made with producer Rick Rubin, the news was greeted with trepidation figuring they must be […]
SXSW Day 5 (03/16/10)With rain kicking in last night and predicted to continue through today, and with 11 screenings already in the pocket, tight schedules were thrown out the door for today. Got up to pouring rain and about 50 at best, so killed time hoping […]
SXSW Day 1 (03/12/10)March in New England is doldrums month. Spring may tease, but oft-times winter teases more threatening to not want to leave. It’s a good month to head South or West or in this case, South by Southwest. Austin, Texas can be downright gorgeous […]
The Boudin Barndance – 03/11/2010Dan FergusonWRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RIThursdays 6-9 pmOn the web at: www.wriu.orgBoudin Barndance playlists now archived at:http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/index.phpMP3s of The Boudin Barndance radio programs are archived at:www.wriu.org/archives.php The Boudin Barndance blog is athttp://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/blog/index.php. Boudin CD reviews at http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/reviews/index.phpRecent reviews include Johnny cash, Brian Olive, […]
Compact Capsules for Mar 10, 2010by Dan Ferguson Deadstring BrothersSao PauloBloodshot Records BS159 Recently caught an interview with Detroit R&B legend Andre Williams who said what separates Motor City music from that of other mega-music metropolises is the groove. When it comes to Detroiters the Deadstring […]
The Boudin Barndance – 03/04/2010Dan FergusonWRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RIThursdays 6-9 pmOn the web at: www.wriu.orgBoudin Barndance playlists now archived at:http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/index.phpMP3s of The Boudin Barndance radio programs are archived at:www.wriu.org/archives.php The Boudin Barndance blog is athttp://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/blog/index.php. Boudin CD reviews at http://wriu.org/boudinbarndance/reviews/index.phpRecent reviews include Ray Wylie Hubbard, Turbo […]
