Ron Sexsmith

Hip-Hop's Buck 65 Looks to the Great White North for Inspiration

Ron Sexsmith: When Will He Be Loved? Fine New Album and Documentary Film Could Help

ShoreFire MediaCanadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has just released a new album and its creation is the subject of a new documentary film.​It's become a cliché for music journalists to write "pity poor Ron Sexsmith" stories about how wonderful the Canadian singer-songwriter is and how i ... More >>

Elvis Costello at Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater: British Legend Debuts New Songs and Rocks Old Favorites

​When an artist's repertoire is as wide and varied as Elvis Costello's, it's hard to know exactly what one will get when attending his concert. Last night's show at Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater had all the trappings of a toned-down affair: The amphitheater's lush lawn was covered in bl ... More >>

Ron Sexsmith, with David Mead

​When an artist's repertoire is as wide and varied as Elvis Costello's, it's hard to know exactly what one will get when attending his concert. Last night's show at Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater had all the trappings of a toned-down affair: The amphitheater's lush lawn was covered in bl ... More >>

Nightlife

There's a hoot for every night owl at Valley clubs this summer

Indoor Fireworks

In ABBA's old studio, Elvis Costello and Anne Sofie von Otter reinterpret pop music history

Retro No More

Singer-songwriter Neko Case and her musical pals bring country music out of the curio cabinet

Fist City

Taking inspiration from Loretta, Patsy and Dolly, Neko Case furthers her dark country muse with Furnace Room Lullaby

Oh, Mann

Three years and one bad record deal later, Aimee Mann returns -- with two wonderful records

Critical Mass

Even with impending Willennium looming, 1999 proved to be a banner year for music

On the Lightfoot

Ron Sexsmith follows in the unfashionable path of his Canadian idol, and makes an art of understatement

For Pete's Sake

Multitalented Pete Forbes finally assembles a live band to promote his debut CD

Heat Treatment

Sale of Nita's Hideaway ushers in The Heat

Critics' Choice

A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

Recordings

A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

Language Barrier

Casa de Locos has the audience, it just lacks the gigs