CD Shorts

CD Shorts

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Music

Walter StraussPulling Shadows(Redstone)Walter Strauss covers a lot of ground. He's based in California, but has co-written with the Valley's Jonathan Stevens, and arranges much of his muscular guitar work to blend with Malian kora master Mamadou Diabate....
Lo Fi at Easthampton High

Lo Fi at Easthampton High

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Music

Perhaps one of the greatest powerpop/rock bands that, by all rights, should have gone global, The Figgs have written dozens of pop gems and even a legendary tale of music industry struggles. Navigating two decades of lineup changes, multiple record labels and several...
Ten Hours

Ten Hours

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Music

 In 10 hours you can get a lot of things done: write the first draft of a short story, drive to Atlanta or fly over an ocean. It’s a chunk of time that makes up most people’s work days and the majority of time they are awake. Dedicating 10 hours to a...

Freesport: What the Future May Bring

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Leisure

Is it OK to start getting concerned about the New England Patriots yet?As I'm writing this, the Pats are 0-3 in the pre-season, and Tom Brady hasn't taken a snap because of a mysterious foot injury, which has also prevented him from doing much to prepare for...
Youk-ing 'Em in Seattle

Youk-ing 'Em in Seattle

by | Aug 28, 2008 | Leisure

The Red Sox swept the Mariners last month in Seattle. I saw it—live!A friend of mine who used to live in Amherst, had emailed me in May, saying, "Any way I can tempt you to take a trip out here? The Red Sox are here in July and I have tickets for the...