pop Archive
17 Jan 2024
‘Planet Love’ and the World of Andrew Gold (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One… In 1970, Gold hooked up with fellow singer-songwriters to form Bryndle. The group also included Karla Bonoff, Wendy Waldman and former Stone Poneys multi-instrumentalist Kenny Edwards. […]
16 Jan 2024
‘Planet Love’ and the World of Andrew Gold (Part 1 of 3)
Andrew Gold is best known for his late 1970s hit singles, one of which would be picked up as the theme song for a popular American situation comedy. His behind-the-scenes […]
12 Jan 2024
Engelbert Humperdinck: After the Lovin’ … There’s Still More Lovin’ (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… Following on from that, do you ever find yourself overcome by the emotion of a particular song? Many times, yes. As a matter of fact, I […]
11 Jan 2024
Engelbert Humperdinck: After the Lovin’ … There’s Still More Lovin’ (Part 1 of 2)
Romantic singer Engelbert Humperdinck is one of the most beloved singers in modern times. He’s also one of the most prolific, with more than 100 albums released between his 1967 […]
10 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two… With such a large and versatile group, you seem capable of taking on most any style or genre to which you set yourselves. Is there a […]
09 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One… Other than personnel changes, how has Pink Martini changed in the years since you began? Well, we’ve grown bigger, so it’s been less about personnel changes […]
08 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 1 of 3)
Founded in 1994 by Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini has carved out a unique niche for itself in the world of music. The large and ever-expanding group combines many genres of […]
24 Dec 2023
Take 5: Gregg Alexander
New Radicals’ 1998 single “You Get What You Give” was a major hit in three countries (U.S. #36, Canada #1, UK #5), and it charted in several others. Led by […]
15 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #2: Russ Wilson, Somewhat Petty, Asheville Symphony, Moon Hooch
Holiday shows (mostly), local artists, mostly. ‘Tis the season! Artist: Russ Wilson Venue: Highland Brewing Date: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Door: $25 A longtime fixture on the WNC music […]
01 Nov 2023
30 Days Out, November 2023 #1: Della Mae, The Trouble Notes, Kingston Trio, Postmodern Jukebox
Lots of American musical forms this go-round: Americana, folk and jazz-pop. Add to that mix some internationally-flavored world-folk, and you’ve got a recipe for a great month of music. Artist: […]