Bragging Rights

Bragging Rights

by | Jun 11, 2009 | Music

Billy Bragg has been a restless and controversial character for most of his life, swerving back and forth between a musical career and various forays into politics like a drunk driver who's still not quite sure what side of the road he's supposed to be driving...
Not Unusual

Not Unusual

by | Jun 11, 2009 | Music

Tom Jones's musical career spans almost 50 years with 32 studio albums and collaborations with a diverse set of artists including Wyclef Jean, Bono and The Edge, Pavarotti, Van Morrison, and avant-garde techno group Art of Noise. He has won numerous music awards...
Nightcrawler: What About Bob?

Nightcrawler: What About Bob?

by | Jun 11, 2009 | Music

To his credit, Bob Pepek has always played it cool. At family functions, concerts, or just random encounters at a local watering hole, someone invariably comes up and asks him how his musical career is going, then ultimately concludes, "Well, you should be on a...
In My Beautiful Balloon

In My Beautiful Balloon

by | Jun 11, 2009 | Music

Local record label Signature Sounds celebrates 15 years of the Green River Festival at Greenfield Community College on July 17, 18 and 19. Live music on two stages, a dance tent, food vendors from local restaurants, activities for kids, hot air balloons—what...
SoundCheck: Swine Flu Rock

SoundCheck: Swine Flu Rock

by | Jun 11, 2009 | Music

Northampton rock trio Bunny's A Swine has some valuable advice for other local groups: "Having a song named after a movie star is great for Google hits," says guitarist and singer Candace Clement. "That's a freebie from us to other up-and-coming...