categories
-
contributors
- Aaron Poole
- Alan Bershaw
- Andre Perry
- Andrew Goodrich
- Angie Zimmerman
- Ben Fong-Torres
- Bill Milkowski
- Bill Sagan
- Bob Moses
- Braden Towne
- Dan Alvarez
- Deena Canale
- Eric Johnson
- Evan Conquest
- Gabrielle
- Gavin Haag
- George Howard
- Grant Feichtmeir
- Ivy Ponturo
- Jocelyn Hoppa
- Katherine York
- Matt Lundberg
- Michael Saltsman
- Peter Lockhart
- Peter Oberg
- Tom Bradshaw
- Victoria Keddie
- Aaron Poole
Contributor Archives: Ivy Ponturo
Meet The Low Anthem
listened to a lot of live coverage this weekend on the radio from this year’s Newport Folk Festival. This year presented a particularly impressive lineup that ranged from Steve Martin to Levon Helm to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. One of the band’s I was most struck by on the radio was The Low [...]
Take a Load Off, Levon
“The Weight” became one of the most iconic songs to emerge from the 60’s and also deserves awards for being probably one of the most covered, most fun to sing along to and most used in TV and movie soundtracks. Coming in at #41 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time, [...]
Minus The Bear’s Ice Monster
The 2008 Daytrotter session with Minus The Bear really highlights what I love so much about them. Each song is presented with such a haunting and cool ease, I just can’t get enough. I could listen to these guys for hours and continue to discover new territory. This song in particular has a way of [...]
The Softer Side of Thin Lizzy
an, Phil Lynott was one smooth Irishman. “Still In Love With You,” off Thin Lizzy’s 1974 album Nightlife, is introduced here as one “for all the ladies”…and is it ever. Everyone knows this band can rock, but they can also take it down a notch and turn out an unrequited love song just as good as [...]
It’s A Beautiful Hot Summer Day
So it looks like we really are having a “heat wave” in the Northeast. As temperatures hit record highs and homeowners are asked to take one for the team and not water their lawns or run any unnecessary appliances, this It’s A Beautiful Day song, from their 1969 self-titled debut album, feels just right.
Check out [...]
A Whiter Shade of Joe Cocker
a title=”Joe Cocker memorabilia” href=”http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/joe-cocker/memorabilia/” target=”_blank”>This epic Procol Harum song has been stuck in my head since I watched Pirate Radio a few weeks ago. If you haven’t seen the movie (or even heard of it, as it got hardly any press in the US) I highly recommend it. The film, which really was a [...]
Diving For Dear Life
a title=”Elvis Costello items in the Vault Store” href=”http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/elvis-costello/memorabilia/” target=”_blank”>
I’ve got some great memories of this somber, thoughtful Elvis Costello tune. My best friend put this song on a mix CD for me when we were in high school. It was also an important part of the incredible soundtrack to High Fidelity. This song displays [...]
Someone Please Take Joe Jackson Home
Poor Joe Jackson. He shouldn’t have to kid himself into thinking he looks smooth. Nor should he be subjected to watching Jeannie with her new boyfriend. Ugh. The poor guy. Listen Joe, don’t sell yourself short. You’ve got a lot going for you. An impressive number of songs on the charts. And a British accent! [...]
Ramblin’ Jack (Bauer)
*this post contains spoilers*
Besides LOST, another juggernaut in the television world met its end this week. After nine years (eight seasons) we said goodbye to Jack, Chloe and the rest of the gang on 24. According to one website that totals all the unfortunate folks Jack has axed over the years (on-screen only), our man Bauer [...]
The Temptation of Josh Ritter