“Here, the lack of a conventional harmony instrument allows the trio to communicate their ideas with nothing more than the unadorned essentials: rhythm, bass, and melody. The musicians deploy the full extent of their resources to ensure the listener never feels that absence. The focus, energy, and precision of the ensemble’s interplay and the fluency of their improvisation provide plenty to occupy a listener’s attention.”
Author Archives: NEPAudio Contributing Writer
Album Review: “Moves” by Tweed
Tweed has always been a live performance-focused group, and their patience in waiting to release an LP has allowed them to take the time necessary to differentiate themselves from their peers, to develop their unique voice, and to learn how best to translate that voice to an effective record. This patience has paid dividends, and all that work is evident on Moves.
Mason Porter revs up their 2019 Midnight Mountain Music Show: A festival [and set] recap
by NEPAudio Contributing Writer Greg Mandata-Hoffmann
“Wake up darling it’s time to go, to the Midnight Mountain Music Show…”
Philly’s Ultimate End-of-Summer Party is SENSORiUM Music & Arts Festival
“With a name like ‘Sense-sorium’ you should expect to have all your senses stimulated, and the Philly day-fest absolutely lives up to its name.”
The NEPA Green Fair: offering the Community more than a Cleanup
Bringing people together with purpose, the second annual NEPA Green Fair hosts a 5K, local vendors, informational workshops, and music.
A Chat with Graindaire Booking: Electric Halloween
“Musically, you can enjoy a wide range of acts, from hardcore bands, jam bands, DJs, and even some spooky prog rock.”
Jaw Knee saw a Dark Star
A Review of Dark Star Orchestra’s Penn’s Peak Performance as told by as Past-Tense Punk
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