Whether on the cello, trombone or laptop, whether playing straight-up jazz, classical, or the many hybrid concoctions his work has already produced, Dana Leong seems to acknowledge no boundaries.
California-based poet and dub-hybrid maestro extraordinare Michael Franti and his band Spearhead have readied their latest dish of politically charged hip-hop, funk and reggae, All Rebel Rockers , for a September 9 release via Anti. Alongside longtime Spearhead members Dave Shul (guitars), Manas Itene (drums), Carl Young (bass) and Raleigh Neal (keyboards), this new album features guest
Syesha Mercado's long, bulletproof thrill ride finally came to an end Wednesday night on American Idol. Faced with the daunting task of outpolling the dynamic David duo (Archuleta and Cook), she didn't stand out sufficiently and justified Tuesday's unusual third-place prediction from ultra-optimistic judge Paula Abdul.
KENNEBUNK Women of Note will perform at Atria Kennebunk at 2 p.m. Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. This is a free concert, open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the concert.