Tori Amos
In Times of Dragons (Universal/Fontana). Review by Judy Craddock.
In Times of Dragons (Universal/Fontana). Review by Judy Craddock.
Sometimes you’ve got to look back several decades to discover fresh “new” music. And this week, Christopher Long stumbles accidentally upon a true vinyl treasure — a clean copy of Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, the critically acclaimed 1968 sophomore set from Laura Nyro — for only three bucks!
Your Queen. Review by Stacey Zering.
Australian singer/songwriter Pamela Claire discusses her eclectic roots.
There Is Hope. Review by Stacey Zering.
Sprinter (Partisan Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Unrepentant Geraldines (Mercury Classics). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Gold Dust ( Deutsche Grammophon / Mercury Classics). Review by Jen Cray.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers sell out Orlando’s Amway Arena with the grace and ease of a well-seasoned band with nothing to prove. Jen Cray joins in with the masses on some memorable sing-alongs.
Zola Jesus creates a surreal and magical concert experience, Jen Cray learned at the songstress’ first ever Orlando date.
Conantus (Sacred Bones). Review by Jen Cray.
Tori Amos has been setting fire to fans’ hearts and minds for 17 years, Jen Cray among them. Her recent Orlando show was, as usual, a rousing success.
Gavin Rossdale may be a musical shapeshifter (Bush, Institute, solo), but he never fails to entertain a crowd. At his recent Orlando show, Jen Cray was bowled over by Mr. Gwen Stefani, and swept away completely by opening band Nico Vega.
Two Suns (Astralwerks). Review by Jen Cray.
Filling up The Plaza Theatre with their heartbreaking sounds, Cowboy Junkies treat Orlando – and Jen Cray – to an evening of tear-jerking beauty.
Sing Your Song (Self-Released). Review by Kyrby Raine.
The Forms (Threespheres). Review by Jen Cray.
When Tori Amos comes to town, Orlando in this case, it’s an event - one which Jen Cray had no intention of missing.
Girls and Boys (Cabin 24). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Poverina (Minty Fresh). Review by Aaron Shaul.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.