Jody Joseph: One Diva, One Legend, One Woman

Transforming herself in her live nostalgic show, Jody Joseph goes from the mystic witch Stevie Nicks to the defiant rocker Janis Joplin.  Being no stranger to the music industry, Jody has already opened for Peter Frampton, Lisa Marie Presley, and Joan Jett.  After a successful performance at The Paramount Theatre…

by   |  01/20/2010  |  Comments (0)

The Subjects: School Days

The last thing high school students want to do is hang out with their teachers, but Churchill students Jimmy Carbonetti and Matthew Iwanusa were up all night jamming with their educators forming The Subjects.  Sounding like a mix between The Kinks and The Strokes, they have a vintage garage rock…

by   |  01/14/2010  |  Comments (0)

Drug Rug: Gummy Ear Worms

Inspired by campgrounds, dead people, and comic books, Drug Rug play feel good indie folk with finger-picking guitar riffs and a Hammond B-3 organ.  Having a happy ‘60s pop sound mixed with an indie rock charm, the dueling guitars and vocals of Sarah Cronin and Thomas Allen swoon many with…

by   |  01/13/2010  |  Comments (0)

Korpiklaani: Rock Into Mordor

 

There are some metal bands that decided to become folk metal, but thanks to bands like Korpiklaani, folk bands can go metal too!  After collaborating with Finnish band Finntroll, lead singer Jonne Järvelä decided to enter the realm of awesomeness. Who doesn’t love beer, violins, silly hats, accordions,

by   |  01/12/2010  |  Comments (0)

The Ugly Club: Hipster Trombone Solo

 

Usually when people see a bunch of lanky skinny guys in a band with a brass section, they’re ready to hear a shitty ska band.  Thanks to The Ugly Club, our ears can get a rest from bad Specials covers.  Mixing a ‘60s pop sound with hipster bobbing

by   |  01/10/2010  |  Comments (0)

The Parlor Mob: Moonshine Pop

 

The Parlor Mob
Moonshine Pop
by   |  12/21/2009  |  Comments (0)

Weston: Reunited And It Feels So Good!

 

Weston
Reunited And It Feels So Good! 
by   |  12/18/2009  |  Comments (0)

Lissy Trullie: Self-Taught Learner

I hate that anyone who is an okay musician can get a record deal if the contract is right and they wear goofy clothing.  Then again, I idolize all the New Romantic Blitz Kids of the ‘80s and most of them ended up with a record deal even if they…

by   |  12/17/2009  |  Comments (1)

NOFX: Cokie The Clown

I’ve never seen a Punk-O-Rama compilation without NOFX on it.  Does that make them super punks? Even though NOFX has graced the t-shirts of teenage adolescents with bad acne for more than two decades, the band still remains at the top of punk rock charts. Why? Because people will always…

by   |  12/08/2009  |  Comments (0)

Milton: Don’t Feed The Starving Artist

Being a household name in NYC nightclubs and college radio stations, Milton is known for his catchy songwriting, tight live shows, soulful lyrics, and funky band.  Obsessed with Western literature and Bob Dylan, he’s usually found in the corner of open mics with whiskey in one hand and a pen…

by   |  12/03/2009  |  Comments (0)


Site designed by Subjective Designs | Powered by WordPress | Content © 1969-2012 Arts Weekly, Inc. All Rights Reserved.