Guitarist Pete McCann Flexes Jazz-Rock Muscles on PAY FOR IT ON THE OTHER SIDE Set for July 20 Release
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018
Pete McCann's trademark infusion of postbop jazz with roots-rock grit and energy reaches a new peak with the guitarist-composer's July 20 release of 'Pay for It on the Other Side' (McCannic Music). McCann's sixth album, and his third with the quintet of alto saxophonist John O'Gallagher, pianist/keyboardist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Clohesy, and drummer Mark Ferber, packs a hefty punch that emphasizes the confrontational aspect implied by its name.
Guitarist Pete McCann's PAY FOR IT ON THE OTHER SIDE Album Set for July 20 Release by McCannic Music
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018
Pete McCann's trademark infusion of postbop jazz with roots-rock grit and energy reaches a new peak with the guitarist-composer's July 20 release of 'Pay for It on the Other Side' (McCannic Music). McCann's sixth album, and his third with the quintet of alto saxophonist John O'Gallagher, pianist/keyboardist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Clohesy, and drummer Mark Ferber, packs a hefty punch that emphasizes the confrontational aspect implied by its name.
SPIN CYCLE Further Refines Its Adventuresome Sound on New Album ASSORTED COLORS Set for Release April 6
by Macon Prickett - Feb 23, 2018
One of the freshest sounding bands to emerge on the jazz scene in this or any decade, Spin Cycle follows up its critically acclaimed eponymous debut from 2016 with the release on April 6 of 'Assorted Colors' (Sound Footing Records). The new recording, coming after two years of intensive touring that further refined their distinctive take on jazz, sustains the praise bestowed by DownBeat's Ed Enright in his rave review of their first album that hailed the band as 'a cohesive unit that commands an exceptional stylistic range and exhibits a go-for-broke attitude.'
Spin Cycle to Release Self-Titled Debut CD on Their Sound Footing Records 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2016
With its strong melodies, tight rhythms, intriguing textures, and sophisticated interplay, Spin Cycle has got everything covered. What makes the band special is how everything fits together—or, by intention, doesn't. For listeners and band members alike, every tune is an adventure.
Photo Flash: HAPPY ENDINGS' Winter Return, Premieres 1/6
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 26, 2012
On HAPPY ENDINGS' winter return, an episode entitled, 'Fowl Play/Date,'Brad and Penny accidentally break Alex's beloved childhood memento, they try to glue it back together. But they go from just being clumsy to 'birderers' after Tyler, Alex's racist parrot, keels over and dies from the glue fumes. Can they cover up the crime before Alex returns from her Rom-Com Com? Meanwhile, Jane and Dave try a little too hard to find a match for Max, on 'Happy Endings,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 (10:01-10:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Check out a first look at the episode below!
BWW Reviews: I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is Appealing Entertainment
by Don Grigware - Oct 4, 2011
No one can duplicate the brilliance of Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Desi Arnaz and William Frawley, the original stars of I Love Lucy on CBS from 1951-1957; they are irreplaceable. But...oh what fun it is to see what they did and a glimmer of how they did it at the Desilu Studio in 1952 as presented by Rick Sparks in 'I Love Lucy' Live on Stage now at the Greenway Court Theatre. Like the setup of last year's runaway stage hit Hoboken to Hollywood, the audience is the live audience for the taping, in Lucy's case - filming - with announcer, jingle singers and commercial actors all gearing up to put on a show in between actual takes of filming the episodes. This is a very entertaining evening thanks to the entire cast and crew whose merry mood/antics throughout create more than ample sparks.
ALL SKATE Musical Improv Plays the Hudson
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 12, 2011
All Skate, the "Instant Broadway Musical," will be back on the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson for a live show on Wednesday, January 12th. The show is free but has limited seating. You can make reservations by calling 323-960-5519
ALL SKATE Musical Improv Plays the Hudson
by Ellen Dostal - Jan 6, 2011
All Skate, the "Instant Broadway Musical," will be back on the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson for a live show on Wednesday, January 12th. The show is free but has limited seating. You can make reservations by calling 323-960-5519