Arts & Culture :: Music
'Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution' - PBS documentary dances and dishes
With "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution" PBS provides a vibrant three-part documentary on the history of disco that is entertaining, thoughtful and at times poignant.
Mama Cass tribute at Oasis: Ruby Vixen & Leigh Crow host the cabaret night
On July 29, the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's passing, Oasis will present a Mama Cass Tribute Cabaret, an evening of song hosted by Ruby Vixen and Leigh Crow.
Going Out, July 17-28, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Need a distraction from everything? Sure you do. Plays, concerts, art exhibits and nightlife abound, even in the slower summer weeks. And we've got info on next weekend's Up Your Alley Street Fair and related kinky events. Catch up in with Going Out.
The Olympics: the operas - Two productions of "L'Olimpiade" in Paris
Christophe Rousset led his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques in a concert performance of Domenico Cimarosa's opera, "L'Olimpiade" (1784), at the Royal Opera-Versailles and on tour, having recorded the piece in Paris from December 18 to 22.
Going Out, July 11-19, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Along with the usual ongoing arts and nightlife events, we've got some particularly unusual happenings for your midsummer enjoyment this week in Going Out.
Adam Tendler: Contemporary pianist performs the intimate "Inheritances"
With "Inheritances," acclaimed pianist Adam Tendler commissioned 16 composers to create short piano works related to an unusual moment in his life after the death of his father. Tendler brings the concert to Brava Theater Center July 17.
'Friends of Dorothy' - new queer music compilation out on vinyl
"Friends of Dorothy" is a new compilation album featuring music and spoken words by queer artists from all over the world. Available exclusively on vinyl, the album is the brainchild of producer/musician Moon Trent and his partner David Cole.
Ann Powers' 'Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell'
If you've been waiting for the great summer read of 2024, your patience has been rewarded with the publication of "Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell" (Dey Street, 2024) by acclaimed music journalist Ann Powers.
Four-handed harmonies - Schubert, Desyatnikov, Cage piano recordings
Two new superbly-recorded discs by Bertrand Chamayou, Pavel Kolesnikov and Tsoy Samson, pianists renowned for their concert work, show what's possible when the meters are running.
'Sylvester Sings' - Dark Entries Records releases private tracks of the disco icon
Dark Entries Records has captured that moment in San Francisco queer music culture in an album, "Sylvester Sings," a shimmering series of intimate recordings and rehearsals with Sylvester and Peter Mintun exercising their stellar talents.
Fred Schneider: The B-52s member on music, Vegas, and the band's Mosswood Meltdown show
Fred Schneider talks about the B-52s' upcoming performance at the Mosswood Meltdown (July 6 & 7) in Oakland and his many other upcoming music projects.
Song and dance in Sonoma: Transcendence Theatre Company kicks off summer under the stars
The talent at Transcendence Theatre Company's concerts consists of dozens of singers and dancers who regularly appear on Broadway and West End stages but sweep into Sonoma County in several waves each summer.
'Let the Canary Sing' - Cyndi Lauper's life and career in new documentary
When one recalls 1980s musical culture, the name Cyndi Lauper almost comes immediately to mind. But her music continues to today. The documentary "Let the Canary Sing" offers a nostalgic look at her life and career.
Nicholas Phan's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' - Stellar new recording of American protest songs
As I listened, repeatedly, to Nicholas Phan's new CD, "A Change Is Gonna Come" (Azica Records), a collection of American protest songs, it occurred to me that it's been a while since I've heard someone's singing called "honest."