I’ve given you 2011′s best albums. Now, behold, the year’s top tracks in 80 minutes or less, as selected by a distinguished panel of me. NB: For about half these artists, I would… more →
Sweet Georgia Breezeswrote 2 months ago: A great album when it came out, and a great album to this day. Click to buy on Amazon. A few years b … more →
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wrote 5 months ago: Hello, friends. Welcome to the new band blog! The Belle Jar really doesn’t have much of a blog … more →
wrote 6 months ago: One-Take Aaron strikes again! And this time, it’s insane: Half an hour. One take. This sucker … more →
wrote 7 months ago: The New Pornographers are awesome because they are so variable. You never know who’s going to … more →
wrote 10 months ago: Although the print version of The Garage doesn’t appear until the July 24, these festivals are … more →
wrote 10 months ago: I’ve given you 2011′s best albums. Now, behold, the year’s top tracks in 80 minute … more →
wrote 10 months ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocETjssgpXw The hollow metal arrow Fell to the water It must have com … more →
wrote 11 months ago: One of the names on the Polaris long list that must have caught everyone in attendance was that of L … more →
wrote 11 months ago: It’s been a long time coming, but hey, this is a very part time gig for me. Below are my favorite re … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Calder’s first solo record is so good. It has a sad story, you should look it up. But the musi … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I love Kathryn Calder’s approach to music. Immaculate Machine, New Pornographers, her solo wor … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Before Nada Surf come up on stage at Webster Hall in New York, I had the opportunity to listen for t … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Real Estate – Easy Kathryn Calder – Turn On a Light Youth Lagoon – July Dale Earnh … more →
wrote 1 year ago: In anticipation of the snow we’re supposed to have on Friday, everyone should watch this lovel … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Finally! And actually, this is the perfect time to be talking about our Dec. 7 show with Michael Wex … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Even though I spend most concerts just a few feet away from bands, I still get a little starstruck w … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Possibly my last concert for 2011, but Kathryn Calder made it a good one to end the year with. More … more →
wrote 1 year ago: 2011 was the year that saw Japan ravaged by a devastating tsunami, the Arab Spring, the European deb … more →