by Darren Paltrowitz | Feb 12, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Amel Larrieux first came into the spotlight as one-half of Groove Theory, who helmed the mid-90s R&B hits, “Tell Me,” “Keep Tryin’” and “Baby Luv.” Amel went solo in 1999, releasing Infinite Possibilities in 2000 via Epic Records with husband Laru Larrieux at the...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 11, 2016 | Book Club, Culture, Music
My first exposure to Shemane Nugent was her appearance on her husband Ted’s episode of VH1’s Behind The Music. But as it turns out, when that program had first aired, Shemane had already been an established media personality. She started as a radio newscaster in the...
by James Baginski | Feb 10, 2016 | Culture, Music
The haunting sound of a violin resonates in the air as you are waiting for the next train. The tune is familiar but you can’t place it. Maybe you heard it in an old movie or as the backing track of a classy car commercial. Either way, it sticks. The person playing is...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 9, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
The Devil Makes Three is the rare sort of band that one can describe as original. While many dare to call them “old-timey,” a more tasteful description of the trio’s sound – according to this writer — is “punk-Americana.” Guitarist Pete Bernhard,...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 8, 2016 | Culture, Events, Featured, Music
When it comes to hit songs and albums sold, Bryan Adams is in rare company. Songs like “Summer Of ’69,” “Heaven,” “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” remain as popular as ever, helping Bryan to sell over 65 million albums...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 4, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Fronted by the duo of brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon, The Bacon Brothers officially formed in 1995. While Kevin keeps busy as an actor – last year alone he starred in a season of the Fox series The Following and theatrical run of Rear Window, while also appearing in...
