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Monthly Archives: December 2002
Tom Paxton: Looking for the Moon
Tom Paxton has spent his life in folk music. On "Waiting for the Moon," he presents the musical equivalent of a family photo album. The songs are filled with intimacy, joy, sorrow and the accumulated perspectives and reflections of a … Continue reading
Posted in Americana
Tagged Appleseed Recordings, Tom Paxton
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Daron Hagen and Paul Muldoon: Vera of Las Vegas
"Vera of Las Vegas" is an entertaining and provocative opera by Composer Daron Hagen and Librettist Paul Muldoon. The clever story mixes sleazy culture and big questions, while the contemporary music has many references to 20th century pop and stage … Continue reading
Posted in Concert-Modern
Tagged Composers Recordings, Daron Hagen and Paul Muldoon, Inc.
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Tom Burris: For Sale
"For Sale" is Tom Burris’ first recording since the lead singer of Jabbering Trout embarked on a solo career. Burris is thoughtful writer with a subversive streak – his lyrics can be taken at face value but there’s more to … Continue reading