by Sonya Jongsma Knauss
Candidates can — and usually do — insist that the people who give them money have little or no influence on the decisions they would make or the agenda they would pursue in City Hall. After all, Common Council members are supposed to work for the good of their constituents and the city…
by Thomas Durkin
Contraphonic Music Ltd. has officially entered into the independent music industry. In support of their fledgling label, bands IFIHADAHIFI and Sounds Like Braille recently fronted a CD release party at the Onopa Brew Pub. In an e-mail conversation, Ben Schulman, who does press, radio, and ads for Contraphonic, commented on the new label.
by Brian Kalish
To say the Aimless Blades are an enigma would be an understatement. Let’s face it, when a band describes its sound using such cryptic terminology as “moody swamp-noir,” it’s hard to know exactly what you’re getting into. True to form, the Blades’ somewhat mystifying performance March 5 at Circle A’s Alive at 8 raised more questions than it did answers.
by Jeremy Berg
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune‘s opening line spells trouble in paradise. Its final moments suggest, literally, the dawn of a new and better day. Running in near real time, Frankie and Johnny has a little under two hours to make us believe a first date can turn into a true emotional bond. A tough task, but one that the Boulevard Theatre’s production succeeds at admirably.
Voters have already spoken in the 3rd District race, and we agree with them. Based on his majority take in the five-way primary race, it looks like Ald. Mike D’Amato will continue to serve as alderman for the newly redistricted 3rd District after the April 6 election…
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