The Wisdom Behind Sova Acclaimed local pianist Sova (aka Sophia Subbayya Vastek) talks with Sara Busone about her new album, the meaning behind her chosen name, performing vs composing, and alleyways. By Sara Busone. RRX: I’ve noticed in some of your videos you seem to have a penchant for alleyways! SV: Yeah!  You know, I […]

By Klyde Kadiddlehumper. So many bits and pieces. So many rants.  So many celebrations and so much sadness. This month, for reasons that, to be honest, are not really essential to the vibe, I bring a little of almost everything. Let’s start with the celebratory bits first – no need to be a downer from […]

July kicked off at No Fun with a Wednesday show that featured Plyers, CPS, Dials Dials Dials, and Spray Bottle Fever. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from No Fun here …

The Music Company Orchestra brought a variety of pop tunes to the new stage at Freedom Park on June 28. Sunday shows now start at 5:00 pm. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Freedom Park here …    

By Sara Busone. RRX: Where do you see yourself next year? In the next five years? AG: I’ve got some big dreams!  In the next year, my band is releasing its first full-length album.  My band is called From Starlight, for which I play lead guitar and sing backing vocals.  We’ve worked hard and carefully […]

Photo by Mr.Mushnik and licensed under Creative Commons 2.5 By Art Fredette. In the summer of 1977, I was 10 years old and trapped every weekend on a drum and bugle corps bus. My sister had decided she wanted to be in the color guard, and the family was all in for the journey, or […]

Lots of sing-alongs to his many hits when Barry Manilow visited the MVP Arena on June 29. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from MVP Arena here …