by Valley Advocate Editorial | Dec 28, 2007 | Music
RajerySofera(Harmonia Mundi)History is replete with examples of musicians who overcame physical obstacles: Jerry Garcia's missing fingertip, Ray Charles' blindness, Dylan's broken neck, etc. Inspiring stories, to be sure, but playing a four-foot...
by James Heflin | Dec 28, 2007 | Music
When Ray Guillemette, Jr. takes the stage, he strides forward with confidence. Perhaps it is a confidence bestowed upon him by his lengthy sideburns, perhaps by his blue velvet coat. But it's clear that sideburns notwithstanding, he is a performer who's got...
by Gary Carra | Dec 28, 2007 | Music
Gruesome imagery, a penchant for disembowelment and an otherwise unhealthy obsession with the occult has made shlock rocker-cum-slasher movie director Rob Zombie a proverbial poster boy for All Hallow's Eve. For the second time in six years, however, the...
by Kendra Thurlow | Dec 28, 2007 | Music
Away from the hustle and bustle, Diva's Nightclub sits on the outskirts of downtown Northampton, a perfect spot for this very "out" club. On its website, Diva's says it's welcoming of all lifestyles, though this nightclub particularly caters to...
by Gary Carra | Dec 28, 2007 | Music
As one might imagine with any venture that includes nearly 60 live acts performing at some 17 venues over a 12-hour period, First Night Northampton is far from a one-man show.At the end of the day—and calendar, in this instance—this year-end bash buck does...