by Jeff Maisey | May 17, 2021 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jerome Langston Amidst the long overdue return to an active and vibrant local arts scene, comes the reemergence of serious jazz shows that are delighting both enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Earlier this month, we were treated to an outstanding...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 29, 2015 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Newport News pop culture shop Fantasy, whose tagline accurately describes “From the Unique to the Bizarre,” is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. In a time when internet sales have decimated retail, Fantasy continues to flourish. We...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 26, 2015 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Katie Cooper Jeff German and the Blankety Blanks could be called the working man’s band. Hailing from Columbus, OH, German balances a full time job, roles as dad, grandfather, and hockey coach with traveling musician hitting the road at least twice a month...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 21, 2015 | CD Reviews, Music, Music News
Karl Werne “This Little Notebook” (Self-Release) Talk about a great 50th birthday: Karl Werne releases an outstanding collection of introspective songs and headlines at the American Theatre. You could say it is a coming of age of sorts. Like a fine red blend of French...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 21, 2015 | Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey Traprock Misfit, aka K’Bana Blaq, is known to many as the flamboyant male vocalist in The Fuzz Band, a Hampton-based R&B group known for its cross-over appeal, whether taking on soul, hip hop, rock, jazz or ‘80s synth-pop. K’Bana also has an...
