Monthly Archives: February 2011

Allman enjoying the ride on Low Country Blues

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
Gregg Allman's latest effort in "Low Country Blues."

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Gregg Allman Low Country Blues (Rounder)                           With his first album in more than a decade, Gregg Allman explores his country blues roots by reinterpreting vintage tracks from … Continue reading →

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Soul-searching sounds of Karen Savoca

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver

While New Yorkers Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman have performed several times in Fairbanks, it’s safe to say no two shows were the same. That much can be said for their performance 8 p.m. today at the Pioneer Park Theatre. … Continue reading →

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Alaska’s largest pipe organ featured in UAF recital

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
Vytenis M. Vasyliunas performing in Germany, time unknown.

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Pipe organs date back more than 500 years and have historically been reserved for churches where the sound can reverberate with greater clarity. However, this doesn’t mean these grand instruments are found only in sacred institutions — the largest pipe … Continue reading →

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It’s brewing weather, time to get busy

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
This barleywine is busy fermenting in a a nice warm cabin. Outside, a snowstorm rages, eventually depositing 18 inches of snow.

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It’s snowing hard outside. The wind is blowing into whiteout conditions. Seems like the right time to brew some beer. That was Sunday; Monday I couldn’t get out of my driveway. And the carboy of fermenting beer looks like it, … Continue reading →

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Neko Case auctioning off ’67 Cougar from Middle Cyclone

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
Neko Case stands atop her 1967 Mercury Cougar on the cover of "Middle Cyclone." Case is raffling off the car to benefit 826 National literacy programs.

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Neko Case is giving away her beloved 1967 Mercury Cougar. Continue reading →

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13th Jewish Film Festival continues tradition of diversity

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver

There are so many serious films about the Jewish experience, looking at the Holocaust, religion and war, that showing many of these could cast a pall on the 13th annual Farthest North Jewish Film Festival. But the small group of … Continue reading →

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No lack of inspiration for Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver

Alaska has inspired Hobo Jim musically for decades. Anyone who has been in Alaska for at least a few years knows of Hobo Jim. He’s the official Alaska State Balladeer, as decreed by the Alaska Legislature in 1994, and he … Continue reading →

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Devil Whale’s diverse sound showcases new album

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
Salt Lake City's The Devil Whale.

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Salt Lake City-based indie band The Devil Whale create diverse sound for thrid album, and cover the Velvet Underground too. Continue reading →

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Solas, Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks Feb. 19, 2011

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver

Somewhere between a yawn and a sneeze might be the best way to describe the Solas concert at Hering Auditorium tonight. While the band certainly had many fine moments — the musical inerplay was top-notch throughout — too many of … Continue reading →

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Twilight Singers continue dark and mysterious ways on “Dynamite Steps”

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
The cover of "Dynamite Steps," the new album from Twilight Singers

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Twilight Singers continue dark and mysterious ways on “Dynamite Steps,” the band’s latest album. Continue reading →

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Tim Easton at The Blue Loon, Feb. 17, 2011

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
Singer-songwriter-rocker Tim Easton.

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Walking into The Blue Loon and seeing nothing but a drum kit and guitar on stage had me wondering if Tim Easton would be channeling his primal inner blues. No, he didn’t, though in many aspect of his three-plus hour … Continue reading →

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Bass is the place

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver
2010 Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, Esperanza Spaulding

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Bassist Esperanza Spalding just won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, rising above the likes of Justin Beiber, Drake and other more mainstream artists. Here is an article following an interview with her in September 2009. Continue reading →

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The String Cheese Incident: Rhythm of the Road

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Glenn BurnSilver

String Cheese Incident goes back to 2000 and releases seminal show with numerous cover songs and guest artists. Continue reading →

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