On "Dream in Truth" Natan Brooks brings rock ’n’ roll to soothe your soul
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010When defining his sound, local songwriter and musician Nathan Brooks mixes existing genres to fit his creative credo: “soul rock.”
His music is simple, but deliberately so. Brooks’ vocals, melodies and messages merge to create a legato blend of warm tones and soul-soothing dynamics. Brooks is launching his new album “Dream in Truth” Friday, Sept. 10 at a concert at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Full story »
Rolling Stones again at their peak in re-release
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010"Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Rolling Stones" was originally released in late 1973 in Britain, but the film was not widely shown. The digitally remastered version, which made its global premiere on Tuesday in London, shows the Stones at their best, belting out classics like "Brown Sugar," ''You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash" along with "new" songs like "Tumbling Dice," Sweet Virginia" and "Rip This Joint." Full story »
Raiford Starke: He blows the doors off the bar
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010This is a story about a brainy guy in a cowboy hat who plays hard rock, soft love songs, ballads, blues, white gospel, black gospel, medium-weight metal and all sorts of other music, from Afrobeat to zydeco, from Aerosmith to ZZ Top.
And yet he’s not a moody, egomaniacal, self-absorbed exhibitionist. He’s not even a pampered super star, although there are fans who would follow him almost anywhere. Full story »
Music: Nicki Minaj revives rap’s female voice
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010While the death of hip-hop has been a matter of debate in recent years, the demise of the star female emcee had been all but accepted. There had always been at least one female rap act to contrast hip-hop’s defining male edge, from Queen Latifah to Lil Kim to Missy Elliott to Lauryn Hill. But in the past few years, women rappers were mere blips on the scene, and the occasional hit only underscored how weak the field had become. Until now. Full story »
Top 20 concert tours
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010The Top 20 concert tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. Full story »
Norris Center season brings in more theater, comedy and good helping of Americana music
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010The Norris Community Center’s 2010-11 season has added a second trump card: drama. The city-owned center at Eighth Avenue and Eighth Street South has become known as a bluegrass home base for local aficionados, and last year some of the best tuned up there. Full story »
Faith Hill headlines concert commemorating Katrina
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010Country music star Faith Hill brings her signature style and grace to New Orleans to honor the resilient spirit of Gulf Coast residents who are still rebuilding five years after Hurricane Katrina. Full story »
Faith through music: Temple Shalom’s first invested cantor has music-based spiritual duties
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010Congregants of Temple Shalom have several new faces leading their Friday night services: Along with their new rabbi, Rabbi Adam Miller, the congregation has its first invested cantor, Donna Mashadi Azu. Full story »
Brad Paisley, pals make a fun-filled Florida splash
Monday, Aug. 16, 2010“You like to fish? You like to drink? Well then you came to the right place!” proclaimed Brad Paisley on stage at 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre last Friday night. Full story »
Korn and Rob Zombie rock Tampa amphitheatre
Friday, Aug. 13, 2010Korn and Rob Zombie took center stage August 10, 2010 at the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre in Tampa for the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Full story »
