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Through all the accolades, Lyle Lovett keeps doing what he loves best: playing songs for people.
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Through all the accolades, Lyle Lovett keeps doing what he loves best: playing songs for people.

  • Paul Fried
  • Feb 20, 2025

While many artists struggle to cross over into new genres hoping to expand their audience, for Lyle Lovett it is just the way things are.

Rhiannon Giddens rides a wave of mainstream success with aplomb and determination.
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Rhiannon Giddens rides a wave of mainstream success with aplomb and determination.

  • Paul Wilner
  • Apr 18, 2024

The first sound you hear on Beyoncé’s genre-busting new release, Cowboy Carter, is Rhiannon Giddens’ fretless banjo intro to “Texas Hold ’Em.’…

As she prepares to perform in Carmel, composer Maria Schneider reflects on writing music, and her attempts to protect creative copyright.
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As she prepares to perform in Carmel, composer Maria Schneider reflects on writing music, and her attempts to protect creative copyright.

  • Agata Popęda
  • Feb 23, 2023

SHE HAS WON SEVEN GRAMMYS, recorded nine albums and worked with jazz icons (Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer) and rock artists alike (David Bowie, St…

Power couple Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn play Sunset Center.
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Power couple Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn play Sunset Center.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Mar 23, 2017

Béla Fleck has toured just about every corner of the world for 35 years or so. On top of his solo records, an eclectic mix of various side pro…

Singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt return to Carmel.
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Singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt return to Carmel.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Mar 9, 2017

Lyle Lovett was still in college when he first heard John Hiatt perform. Hiatt’s band backed guitar guru Ry Cooder during a show in 1981 at th…

The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 join forces on Sunset Center stage.
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The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 join forces on Sunset Center stage.

  • Paul Fried
  • Feb 2, 2017

When mega-groups tour together, the players often are content to each play a set alone and then come together for a finale or two.

Zoe Alexander introduces the Cali Country Band at Sly’s.
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Zoe Alexander introduces the Cali Country Band at Sly’s.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Jan 19, 2017

Zoe Alexander and The Money Band have satisfied cravings for habit-forming live music with their unofficial tenure at Sly McFly’s on Cannery R…

A snapshot of some of the most anticipated records to expect in 2017.
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A snapshot of some of the most anticipated records to expect in 2017.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Jan 5, 2017

From the Flaming Lips to Bruce Springsteen.

BREZSNY'S ASTROLOGY • Dec. 22-28, 2016
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BREZSNY'S ASTROLOGY • Dec. 22-28, 2016

  • Rob Brezsny
  • Dec 22, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19): NPR’s Scott Simon interviewed jazz pianist and songwriter Robert Glasper, who has created nine albums, won a Grammy…

Epsilon builds on its popularity as its neighboring restaurant closes down.
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Epsilon builds on its popularity as its neighboring restaurant closes down.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Updated Nov 3, 2016

Note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in the closing timeline for Bakai Wine Bar.

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