Not Your Average Run of the Mill Blog

by Ian Stewart
Fri, February 3, 2012
Desi Arnaz

In looking over this week’s World Music Show playlist (2/4), I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m stumped. That’s right, I’m stymied as to what to hang a hook on. There’s so much goodness for your ears that it’s hard to pick just one thing, just one artist as to give you a reason to tune in. So, let’s break it down so I give you a dozen reasons to listen.

"Lord of the Flies" a Mixed Bag

John Porter in Theater Reviews

A plane crash, a desert island, a boulder, and a conch shell. Theatre critic John Porter looks at "Lord of the Flies," now playing at Henley Street Theatre.

A Smorgasbord of Sound

by Ian Stewart
Fri, January 27, 2012
Tinariwen

On this week's World Music Show (1/28), I feel like I took all the cool sounds and songs from around the globe and put them into a blender and came out with a show worthy of a few hours. Where to begin, oh, where to begin! Ok, how about with a few tracks from the Maylasian singer and ukelele player Zee Avi.  Her voice is smooth, deep, sultry and even whimiscal. And her songs evoke a bit of magic, too. 

"Always...Patsy Cline" a Surefire Hit, Reviewer Says

John Porter in Theater Reviews

Virginia legend Patsy Cline gets the star treatment by WCVE's All Things Considered reviewer.

“Tony Bennett: Duets II” on Great Performances

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

In celebration of his 85th birthday, the legendary Tony Bennett released the critically acclaimed “Duets II,” which followed his Grammy-winning Duets CD, released in honor of his 80th birthday. Bennett made music history with "Duets II" when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Album charts, making Bennett the oldest artist to ever achieve the #1 spot.

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? With the American Youth Harp Ensemble!

by Bobbie Barajas
Wed, January 25, 2012

The story goes that the great pianist Arthur Rubinstein was in New York City and was approached by a man on the street who asked "Pardon me sir, how do I get to Carnegie Hall?" to which Rubinstein replied "Practice, practice, practice." The American Youth Harp Ensemble knows this to be true as on March 4, 2012 they will play their third concert at one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.

New Knowledge About Young Washington's Home

Thea Marshall in Essays

Thea Marshall looks into a newly opened window at the site of  George Washington's  boyhood home .

From Chanteuse to First Lady

by Ian Stewart
Fri, January 20, 2012
Carla Bruni

It's amazing how some people's careers are so extraordiary that to see them written down, you almost don't want to believe it. Such is the case with one of the focuses on this week's World Music Show (1/21). Like a two-drink minimum, we'll take a two-song look from the amazing woman that is Carla Bruni. 

Critic Says "2 Boys In A Bed" a Powerful Production

John Porter in Theater Reviews

The theater season starts back up with a bang. Theater critic John Porter reviews "2 boys in a bed."

Catch up on our Unusual Suspects!

by Henry Cook
Thu, January 12, 2012
Cyndi Lauper - Memphis Blues

Join us the next two weeks for Time for the Blues (1/15/12 & 1/22/12) as we revisit our "Unusual Suspects"--artists not normally known for the blues, like Cyndi Lauper, Rod Stewart and ZZ Top! We had a blast finding this great stuff and you'll have a blast hearing it!