Mark Hänser

Concert Review: Puddles Pity Party — It’s His Party, and He Will Cry If He Wants To

An exhilarating and entertaining evening with Puddles, a most personable and unique clown.

Tinariwen’s music exudes determination, the soulful energy of ethnic resilience.

The members of DakhaBrakha have created something uniquely their own — “folk-punk.”

This is sweet and haunting music; and, like rose oil, it lingers.

The Boston Camerata’s lucid production placed emphasis on music and movement and a chiaroscuro-inspired use of light and shadow.

Peter Costello April 12, 2021 at 6:48 pm on Rock Feature: Boston’s Salem 66 — Ripe for RediscoveryI just found out about their music recently. Is there any way we could make reissue's of their albums a...
Sal C. Guglielmino April 12, 2021 at 5:58 pm on Arts Remembrance: Emily Remler — The Short Life and Sad Death of a Jazz GuitaristI only discovered Emily Remler about six months ago, but I love her music. I have been searching to hear...
Steve Elman April 12, 2021 at 10:44 am on Jazz Review and Perspective: Stan Getz (and Everyone Else) in 1961 – “Getz at the Gate”Marcie - thanks for reading the piece, and for your question. I know Art's work only from his recordings. You...
Marcie April 12, 2021 at 10:22 am on Jazz Review and Perspective: Stan Getz (and Everyone Else) in 1961 – “Getz at the Gate”Hello Mr. Elman, you are very knowledgeable about those jazz greats of the '50s. I was wondering if you have...
Pete April 11, 2021 at 2:07 pm on Blues Album Review: John Hurlbut and Jorma Kaukonen’s “The River Flows”Incredible record. Listened to it numerous times. Jorma and John play great and sound great together.