Rolling Stones, Pittsburgh, PA, June 20, 2015
When the Rolling Stones announced their Zip Code tour on March 31, 2015 it was to be their first stadium tour of North America since 2007.
Perspectives
Compelling and thoughtful perspectives on arts and culture from the staff of The Tonearm.
Tori Amos, New Haven, CT, June 13, 1994
The chance to see Tori Amos live presented itself in mid-1994 at the Palace Theatre, in New Haven, Connecticut. She was on a ridiculously long tour for her follow-up to Little Earthquakes, Under the Pink.
Jerry Versus the Xenomorph
The Battle Over One of Cinema’s Most Admired Scores
The Kinks, New Haven, CT, June 6, 1983
“What was your first concert?” Whenever I hear people answer that question, I typically witness either embarrassment or pride. I feel neither when I answer the question but I will say that I have never met someone with the same answer as me...
Why You Need To Bust Out Those Old Heavy Metal CDs Right Now
Isn’t it funny how memories work?
The Rise of Ambient Music: A Study of a Genre
Pioneered by Brian Eno in the 1970s, ambient music has evolved beyond its minimalist roots to influence multiple genres. Today, its meditative qualities and emphasis on sonic textures resonate with audiences seeking calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
McCoy Tyner Trio: Inception
A trio setting with bassist Art Davis and drummer Elvin Jones, Inception is a strong debut, though not necessarily indicative of the monster player Tyner would become.
Taeko Kunishima: Late Autumn
This piece originally appeared on All About Jazz, November 19, 2011
Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner
This piece was originally published by All About Jazz on November 6, 2011
Wilco: New York, NY, September 22, 2011
Wilco, Rumsey Playground, Central Park, New York, NY, September 22, 2011
Renaissance: New York, NY, September 17, 2011
Renaissance, The Concert Hall, New York, NY, September 17, 2011