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Van Morrison

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2011

    Iron & Wine at Crescent Ballroom, 12/2/11

    Jason P. Woodbury​Iron & Wine Crescent Ballroom 12/2/11 How much saxophone is too much saxophone? You might want to ask the young lady who passed out during the extended dub-into-free jazz-psychedelic blues skronk of "Wolves (Song of the Shepherd's Dog)," the fifth song played by Iron & Wine ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    So What Do Those 15 Favorite Songs Say About Us Anyway?

    Lindsay Cates on the 1s and 2s ​Okay, so the 15 Favorite Songs thing. It happened. I freaked out a little (a lot) picking my selections, but it was a fun, in a self-aggrandizing way. I wrote yesterday that it was nearly impossible to do what the event asked: come up with 15 songs that you love a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Joan of Arc at Rhythm Room Last Night

    Melissa FossumJoan of Arc​ Joan of Arc Rhythm Room Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Joan of Arc has constantly been evolving over the past 16 years. Dwindling between math rock, emo, and experimental indie, each album is different from its predecessor. Life Like, which was released a week ago, is no di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Damien Jurado at The Rhythm Room on 6/28/10

    ​"Feeling the west coast pull. One week left of tour," Damien Jurado wearily tweeted on the 27th, and pulling into the Rhythm Room's parking lot, I witnessed the singer/songwriter sprawled out on the hot pavement behind his van -- a clear sign that the road was taking its toll.But despite a few c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2010

    Is Bob Dylan a 'Fake?' Joni Mitchell Sure Thinks So

    Bob Dylan's fake? Them's fightin' words, Joni Mitchell​In an interview with the LA Times, noted folk singer Joni Mitchell called out Bob Dylan, telling the interviewer she thought the celebrated musician was  "not authentic at all."The two folk artists are no strangers, having spent plenty of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2008

    Rock Around the Blocks: A SxSW preview

    ​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 >>

  • Dining

    May 6, 2004

    Browne's New Bag

    Our foodie loves the vibe of Richardson Browne's Rokerij

  • Culture

    January 15, 2004

    A-Sharp Player

    Pianist Nicole Pesce strikes a chord with artsy downtown audiences

  • Music

    August 7, 2003

    Slap Happy

    Much like his Hawaiian waves, flip-flop folkie Jack Johnson finds a near-perfect groove

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    Critics VS 2002: Rebuilding From Ash

    2002 spent the year in a 9/11 hangover. Through the confusion, notable and amazing works still arose

  • Music

    June 13, 2002

    Three the Hard Way

    Instrumental trio Undertoe surfs for acceptance, but will club owners let these veterans gig?

  • Music

    March 28, 2002

    Up and Rumbling

    After five years of fits and starts, Gin Blossoms songwriter/guitarist Jesse Valenzuela finally launches a solo career

  • Music

    March 21, 2002

    Shattered

    With its second record, Fine China breaks the news that, really, rock 'n' roll isn't that big a deal

  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    Tall Poppy

    Bob Schneider goes nationwide without the -- gasp! -- approval of Austin's hipsters

  • Music

    March 22, 2001

    Marshall Law

    Power-pop icon Marshall Crenshaw refuses to be pigeonholed as a nerdy relic of the early '80s

  • Music

    February 22, 2001

    Wild Years: The Music and Myth of Tom Waits

    By Jay S. Jacobs (ECW Press)

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    Emerald Guile

    Exploring a variety of the world's folk traditions with daring aplomb, the Chieftains continue to draw on a musical well that looks as if it may never run dry

  • Music

    October 19, 2000

    Born to Die

    Knowing how Nick Drake expired helps bring his music to life

  • Music

    August 10, 2000

    Brother 'Hood

    Philly kids Marah mine the sights and sounds of their hometown for a brilliant sophomore effort

  • Music

    July 13, 2000

    Bugs' Buffet

    Tempted by record company largess? Drink up and dig right in.

  • Music

    May 25, 2000

    Amazing Grace

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to build a mystery with a new live collection

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    Life After Death

    As we reach the fifth anniversary of Doug Hopkins' suicide, his best music remains unheard by all but a few friends

  • Music

    March 19, 1998

    King Snake

    Boogie monarch John Lee Hooker is still in the mood for the blues

  • Calendar

    July 24, 1997

    Calendar for the week

    Boogie monarch John Lee Hooker is still in the mood for the blues

  • Music

    May 29, 1997

    All His Talent Seems So Far Away

    Boogie monarch John Lee Hooker is still in the mood for the blues

  • Music

    November 7, 1996

    Graham Parker Perks Up

    Rock's premier tough-but-tender songwriter flips on the tough switch again with Acid Bubblegum

  • News

    February 23, 1995

    THE MAN IN THE MAZEPIMA LEADER IVAN MAKIL SEEMS MOST ADEPT AT MAKING DEALS AND MAKING ENEMIES

    Rock's premier tough-but-tender songwriter flips on the tough switch again with Acid Bubblegum

  • Dining

    July 21, 1993

    SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BROILED AND BLEU

    Rock's premier tough-but-tender songwriter flips on the tough switch again with Acid Bubblegum

  • Music

    January 20, 1993

    STREET-CORNER SERENADEAFTER THREE CONVINCING DECADES, THE PERSUASIONS ARE STILL VOICING THEIR OPINIONS-A CAPPELLA

    Rock's premier tough-but-tender songwriter flips on the tough switch again with Acid Bubblegum

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