The Beatles Before Beatlemania
As origin stories go, this one is pretty amazing. The latest “Deconstructing the Beatles” films trace the band’s early years: from a fateful garden party (well, fete, if you’re a stickler) to the cusp of global mania.
Everything Fab Four: Meet “The Beatles” on the Jersey Shore!
On its 50th anniversary, “The White Album” is examined inside and out by various Beatle experts. Hosted by Monmouth University, this symposium should earn you an “extra credit” for fun.
John Medeski Is Having More Than a Moment
Our interview with Medeski Martin & Wood’s keyboardist comes as he’s creating music at a fevered pace, both with his experimental jazz trio and his own band Mad Skillet. Learn more about John Medeski’s pair of recent albums.
Romeo Void: Another Unjustly Overlooked ’80s Band
Those opening sax lines of “Never Say Never” still resonate. An explanation of why Romeo Void left the scene as quickly as they showed up.
