Ratatat @ Terminal 5 Kari Vander Weit October 27, 2010 Concerts NEW YORK, NY—As I meandered through the streets of New York pre-show, my eyes were sent in many directions in order to taking in the gorgeous city lights. The city however, was surpassed by the lightshow I insi...
Johnny Flynn: British Envision Kari Vander Weit October 26, 2010 Goings-On We must be thankful for artists like Johnny Flynn, who keep folk music alive and fresh. Simple melodies paired with intricate percussion comprise his enjoyable sound. It’s like the guy has instrument ADD, tossi...
The Ready-Set: Go Getter Kari Vander Weit October 26, 2010 Goings-On Officially, there is only one member of The Ready Set, and his name is Jordan Witzigreuter. Having released his first full-length studio album this past summer, this young and ambitious musician is climbing the...
Trapt: No Apologies Kari Vander Weit October 20, 2010 Albums Like it or not, nü-metal has made it clear that it’s here to stay. Trapt, a four-piece based out of California, are an unmistakable representation of this settled genre. The sound of their new album, No Apologi...
The Riot Before: Emotionally Vulnerable Kari Vander Weit October 18, 2010 Goings-On The foursome, The Riot Before, is a group of punk rockers who feel it’s a necessity for their work to be genuine. Brett Adams, frontman of the band, is convinces the listener of every emotion the band is attemp...
Ronnie Wood: I Feel Like Playing Kari Vander Weit October 13, 2010 Albums 1 It’s usually a gamble to hear the solo work from an artist involved in a legendary band like the Rolling Stones. On the other hand, Ronnie Wood has been building his solo discography for decades now. His indivi...
G. Love: Good For The Soul Kari Vander Weit October 13, 2010 Goings-On G. Love is a pleasant blend of classic blues, funk, and hip-hop. His raspy vocals and acoustic guitar/harmonica combo are the signature of his style. G. Love is lending his talents to charity by performing for ...
Doug Paisley: Crossing The Boarder Kari Vander Weit October 9, 2010 Goings-On A simple approach to songwriting is what makes folk relatable and Doug Paisley, although a Canada native has tried his hand at this American genre. Having paired up with several people during his career and ado...
Kim Richey: Underrated Charm Kari Vander Weit October 9, 2010 Goings-On Although, Kim Richey has been Grammy nominated and even appeared on American country and pop charts, this singer/songwriter is not easily recognized. Three years after her last album release, Richey is back wit...
X Japan: Rock Gods From The Far East Kari Vander Weit October 8, 2010 Goings-On Though time travel still hasn’t been invented, Japanese rock legends X Japan have figured out a way to do just that. The Asian version of Queen meets Kiss is able to recreate their early days by playing small, ...
