Former childhood actress Molly Ringwald, now jazz singer, made a stop at Jazz Alley during her US tour in support of her debut album, Except Sometimes. Best known for her roles in Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, the redheaded Ringwald’s appearance hasn’t changed much in nearly 30 years. Molly Ringwald
The Welsh alternative rock band, The Joy Formidable, made a stop during the second leg of their US tour at the Neptune Theater last week. Fronted by Ritzy Bryan (guitar, vocals), with childhood friend Rhydian Dafydd (bass, vocals) and Matt Thomas (drums), they are on the road in support of their second LP, Wolf’s Law. […]
My annual pilgrimage to SXSW in Austin was – as always – amazing! Charli XCX Cold War Kids Lianne La Havas Eric Burdon Brandi Sidoryk of Sidney York Tegan of Tegan and Sara Sara of Tegan and Sara Asy Saavedra of Chaos Chaos Paloma Faith Josh Roush Lissie Nikki Lane Shannon Labrie Ashley Monroe Sonja […]
Great Big Sea, the folk-rockers from Newfoundland, really got the crowd going at the Moore Theater last week as everyone stood for nearly the complete show. It’s their 20th anniversary tour, hence the XX backdrop. Founding members include Alan Doyle (vocals, guitar, banjo), Séan McCann (vocals, bodhrán, guitar, whistle) and Bob Hallett (vocals, fiddle, accordion, […]
Indie rockers Passion Pit and Matt & Kim sold out the Paramount Theater this past week. Fronted by Michael Angelakos (lead vocals, keyboards), the five-member Passion Pit hails from Cambridge, MA and all members attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Rounding out the band were Ian Hultquist (keyboards, guitar), Xander Singh (synthesizer), Jeff […]