Life to Everything (Edition/Planet) The title comes from a wonderful Plato quote: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Phronesis has certainly been stimulating minds and imaginations since the Anglo-Danish band burst into life in 2005, and this…
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State Theatre, May 5 It can go either way with these actors becoming musicians and vice versa: revelation or fiasco. Actor/comedian Hugh Laurie is not exactly a Johnny-come-lately to music. A pianist for 48 years, he also sings, plays guitar and has steeped himself in the blues. But the move…
The Basement, May 3 Precious few artists who are youthful firebrands remain so in their maturity (Picasso being a notable example). Some extinguish themselves altogether (like Jimi Hendrix), while the majority burn down to glowing embers, making art of supreme assurance. Greg Osby ostensibly falls into the latter category, although…