Marnie Stern makes guitar her own | Toronto Star Highly personal sound keeps it interesting for indie musician bound for Wrongbar. New York guiatarist Marnie Stern tries to keep it interesting. Nick Krewen Special to the Star, Published on Tue Sep 20 2011 Throughout the history of contemporary music, the domain of the lightning-fingered guitar hero has been inextricably defined by testosterone-driven DNA. But for every six-string trailblazer…
Urban renewal, thanks to country | Toronto Star Keith Urban’s prowess and that of his crack band coaxed fresh depth out of his songs at the Air Canada Centre. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Sun Sep 11 2011 Many have talked the talk when it comes to promising something innovative in a country music concert format, but at the Air Canada Centre over the weekend, Keith Urban…
Sara Evans, stronger than ever? | Toronto Star Country singer glad to carry momentum into CMT festival. Sara Evans, now an Alabama resident, comes north to Oro, Ont., near Barrie, for the first CMT Music Festival this weekend. Special to the Star Nick Krewen Published on Wed Aug 24 2011 You won’t find a more relevant country music album title at the moment than Sara Evans’ Stronger. Ever since the…
Entertainment / Music The latest Texan blues-guitar hero comes Friday to the Rivoli. Gary Clark Jr., the latest pride of Austin, Tex. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Wed Aug 17 2011 You know you’ve got potential when Eric Clapton invites you as the only newcomer to perform at his occasional Crossroads Festival. Austin, Texas guitar slinger Gary Clark Jr. received the invitation to play in Chicago last year…
Entertainment / Music With a big voice, and a big venue, Josh Groban did his best to make those intimate connections with fans. Nick Krewen Special to The Star, Published on Mon Jul 18 2011 Josh Groban is all about breaking down barriers. Returning Monday night with a considerably different show than his extremely intimate “Before We Begin” two-accompanist affair, which stopped off at the Queen Elizabeth Centre earlier this year, Groban…
