Category Archives: Music

Onstage, they are a striking couple, her flaming red hair mesmerizing as she dips and bends, playing exquisite fiddle while he blazes on guitar with Buddy Holly-​​​​like cool with his glasses, stovepipe trousers and hipster hat. But when they sing together, … Continue reading →

Internationally Acclaimed Classical Rock Violinist Daisy Jopling Returns to the Paramount Center for the Arts An audience of teens is entranced by the musical concert of a visiting artist. At the finale, they leap from their seats in applause and shout for … Continue reading →

Levon Helm, 1940 –2012   April 19 2012 — We are very sad to hear that Levon Helm passed earlier today. Our deepest sympathy to Levon’s family and friends.   The picture above was taken at one of Levon’s “Kids Rambles” by Catherine … Continue reading →

For those unfamiliar with the man: as the guitarist for The Band — replacing Robbie Robertson — from 1985 to 2000, Jim Weider made his stand with his ’52 Telecaster, bringing powerful tone and playing to the venerable group… Continue reading →

The Hudson Valley Philharmonic will present the world premieres of two symphonic works by composer and folklorist Bill Vanaver on Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. at Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston, NY. Mr. Vanaver’s “The Earth Will Have … Continue reading →

The Bard College Conservatory of Music presents the first Bard Percussion Spring Concert, on Wednesday, March 21, at 8 p.m. in the Sosnoff Theater of the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The concert will be performed by the … Continue reading →

From the opening chords of Alone Together – a cut from the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights’ album At First Light – I knew they had me. This highly acclaimed jazz band is about to celebrate its 40-​​​​year anniversary, and for decades jazz aficionados have appreciated … Continue reading →

COMPOSER GEORGE TSONTAKIS
NAMED AN HONORARY TRUSTEE OF MAVERICK CONCERTS

For our November 2010 issue, ROLL Magazine asked Peter Aaron to interview composer George Tsontakis. Due to this recent honor, we decided to post the article in its entirety: Continue reading →