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Wednesday, July 8,2009
Music Features

Taken To The Streets

Buskers live a constrained existence in Santa Fe

Alex De Vore

A license for busking in Santa Fe costs $35 per calendar year (so, whether you buy a license in January or October, it only lasts through December). The license comes with a host of guidelines that include when buskers can play, where they can play and how long they can play there; it also specifies that there can be no amplification. All this raises somewhat existential questions. Can a city really tell you when and where you can or can’t play music?

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Wednesday, July 1,2009
Music Features

Booze ’n’ Snooze

Get your blues news and jams that lose

Alex De Vore
KA-BOOM! Big things are happening at Evangelo’s: a new sound system, new lights and an upgraded stage, for example. Also upcoming will be big-time musicians like the son of John Lee Hooker and
Wednesday, June 24,2009
Music Features

Hot Hicks

He makes an almost-grown man scream

Alex De Vore

Imagine the scene in my kitchen the other day: me staring at Dan Hicks’ phone number, trying to play it cool. I would have to conduct myself in a professional fashion while talking to one of my musical heroes. Rough.

Monday, June 15,2009
Music Features

Curl Up and DIY

Simplicity is where it’s at for Flamingo Pink

Alex De Vore

If you’re a loyal reader, which you damn well should be at this point, then you may recall the story of my bitchy friend telling me that I need to devote column space to upcoming events, not just reviews. I took this advice to heart, and have decided from time to time to let everyone know about shows I think are worthy of our attention.

Wednesday, June 10,2009
Music Features

It's a Miracle

A new venue honors local talent

Alex De Vore

The Santa Fe Mix is stewing at Milagro 139.

Tuesday, June 2,2009
Music Features

Laying It Down

Big sounds emanate from a small city

Alex De Vore

Stepbridge Studios wins and Silvermouse rocks.

Tuesday, May 26,2009
Music Features

Hip-Hop Hooray

Why yes, I am down with OPP

Alex De Vore

No bullshit Auto-Tune, no irritating hype guy screaming “YEAH! HEY!” in the background. The Underground delivered straight up, no frills hip-hop with subject matter ranging from the power of music to loving your mom.

Tuesday, May 19,2009
Music Features

Pop Goes the Cherry

Cherry Tempo’s baking up a new kind of pie.

Alex De Vore

Cherry Tempo's new album show maturity, but scattered influences.

Tuesday, May 12,2009
Music Features

Metalocalypse

Bang your head joyfully against the wall

Alex De Vore

Torche will hurt your brain. But not in that sucky way that other supposedly hardcore band will. Torche will hurt it real nice.

Tuesday, May 5,2009
Music Features

Ranting and Raving

 Leave the pacifiers and glow sticks at home

Alex De Vore

A new Saturday night slot at Corazón, promises to drive people Apesh!t.

 
 
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