All three are singer/songwriters whose individual gifts mesh seamlessly with soaring harmonies and a like-minded empathetic view of the world.
Glenn Rifkin
November Short Fuses – Materia Critica
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
Film Interview: “Searching for Mr. Rugoff” — A Passion for Independent Cinema
A documentary about a “crazy genius,” theater owner and film distributor Donald Rugoff, a difficult but insatiable P.T. Barnum-like impresario whose storied rise and tragic fall in the movie business has been overlooked.
Arts Commentary: “Hamilton” — Streaming on Disney Plus, Feeling Like You’re in the Room Where it Happened.
The opportunity to see the culture-changing Broadway phenomenon Hamilton on Disney Plus, sucked up all the arts oxygen over the Fourth of July weekend.
Arts Fuse Podcast #20: Nothing But Blue Skies and Future Forward
Arts Fuse contributor Glenn Rifkin chats about his time with the magazine and his latest book, “Future Forward.”
Music Interview: Singer/Songwriter Chris Smither — Coming Full Circle
His songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. For many, his rank — just short of superstardom — remains a mystery. He’s just too good to be less than a household name.
Theater Review: “The Heath” — Shakespearean Resonances
It’s impossible not to be moved by Lauren Gunderson’s elegant, understated writing.
Music Preview: The Wailin’ Jennys Return to Cambridge
“Our intention was something other than being famous. When you create art from that place, a song is going to connect with people.”
Music Preview: Winding Down, Childsplay Offers Four More Holiday Concerts
For Bob Childs, the idea of breaking up this joyous, talented musical ensemble is bittersweet.
Music Preview: Back to the Future — John Sebastian Reunites with Kweskin and Muldaur for Some Jug Band Music
Three jug band legends — John Sebastian, Geoff Muldaur, and Jim Kweskin reunite.