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BROWSE EVENTS

— The Radness of King George

'Game of Thrones' mastermind George RR Martin talks childhood, popcorn and his latest acquisition

— Fat Man’s Fast Eats

BBQ, PDQ

— The Canary in the Copper Mine (is dead)

How New Mexico's copper industry wrote its own rules

— Slaughterhorse-Five

The inner workings of NM’s first equine slaughterhouse

Letter America: Dear Southwest Airlines

Letter America Dear Southwest Airlines, I’m writing to complain about the unfair way I was treated on a recent flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. ... More

May 20, 2013 By Robert Wilder Comments 5

Hello Mother, Hello Father

Out with Camp Grenada, in with Camp Rock Band

Music Features One broken guitar string at a time, the staff at Candyman Strings & Things has been cultivating the next generation of potential rock legends since the 2010 inception of Summer Rock Camp. ... More

May 21, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

Awards Season

NMMA producer says music matters

Music Features Ever wonder what you receive for winning a New Mexico Music Award? ... More

May 14, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

Reggae Nation

In pueblo communities, reggae’s popularity remains rocksteady

Music Features More than 2,800 Native and indigenous dancers filled the floor of the University of New Mexico Pit during the April 27 grand entry of the Gathering of Nations. ... More

May 07, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 4

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Mystic Measures

Santa Fe Harmony Center heals with sound

Music Features The owners of Santa Fe Harmony Center—husband and wife Jim and Jennifer Kinney—are “Human Potential Practitioners” certified in, they say, “luminous healing” and “energetic medicine.” ... More

Apr 16, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 2

Record Keeping

Old pastime gets new spin

Music Features Like vultures, coyotes, flesh flies and other scavengers, vinyl collectors are omnipresent. ... More

Apr 30, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

Vote for Pedro

Meet Pedro Romero, Santa Fe’s gypsy accordionist

Music Features It’s one of the first sunny spring days on the Plaza, and Pedro Romero is out once more, serenading anyone who has the time to stop and listen. ... More

Apr 02, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 2

‘Matli Crüe

A more responsible, cooler Ozomatli returns to town

Music Features Most popular, long-running bands have fan bases that age along with their music. ... More

Apr 23, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

House Rules

For live shows, there’s really no place like home

Music Features Five people, a dog, a cat and a half-grown pig live in Albuquerque’s Gold House. ... More

Mar 19, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

String Theory

Tony Furtado talks strumming and songwriting

Music Features Tony Furtado is a sculptor working in ceramics and chainmail; a ceaselessly touring singer, songwriter, guitarist and slide guitarist; not to mention one of the best five-string banjo players alive. ... More

Apr 09, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

All Eyes on the Ball

How to cut a rug like it’s 1651

Music Features “The current rise in popularity of English country dance,” David Millstone believes, has been “fueled in recent years by the popularity of Jane Austen movies.” ... More

Mar 26, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

SXSF

The world’s biggest music festival strikes close to home

Music Features For today’s musician, almost regardless of genre, the pilgrimage to South by Southwest has become a rite of passage.   ... More

Mar 05, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

Posthumous George

The curtain descends on beloved Santa Fe musician

Music Features George “GT” Koumantaros, a pianist and singer who arrived in Santa Fe almost 35 years ago, died in his home on Feb. 1. ... More

Feb 26, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 3

Survival of the Flautist

Santa Fe Youth Symphony hosts musical showdown

Music Features Though it rarely involves concussions and broken bones, the world of classical music is harshly competitive. ... More

Mar 12, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 0

Album Notes

Two independent recordings, one High Mayhem release

Music Features This Saturday, High Mayhem Emerging Arts hosts a dual CD release show that features the latest efforts by former Pitch & Bark frontman Luke Carr ... More

Feb 19, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 4

Are DJs Musicians?

Eleven heavyweights weigh in

Music Features Unlike musicians, most DJs don’t need a mic during their sets. This means less banter between songs. ... More

Feb 12, 2013 by Loren Bienvenu Comments 1