‘Arts and Sports’ Archives
Mr. Wolfe moves on
For the past six years, Mr. Wolfe has been conducting the Rincon/University High School marching band in everything they did. Friday night football games, concerts and band competitions were among his achievements. The Ranger Band has been extremely successful, even though this position came early in Mr. Wolfe's career. “It was my first job [...]
What Now? Piloting you to aestheticism as the school days dwindle into summer.
Listen To: The New Pornographers “Together” I’ve been a worshiper of ‘The New Pornographers’ ever since 2008, when “Myriad Harbor” graced the shelves of my itunes. This band holds a nearly synonymous ambiance to that of ‘Peter Bjorn and John’ in the hard-hitting throb and echoing, ubiquitous vocals, and is essential [...]
What Now?
Listen to: Archeology- “Memorial” If there were a soundtrack that perfectly exemplified a mixture of walking through a field of ankle-high grass and waking up on a Saturday morning, this would be it. A calm yet interested progression of beats accompanied by meditative and engaging harmonies will carry you peacefully through each song. [...]
“What Now?” Navigating you from cultural inanity since 2009.
This month… Listen To: “The Ghost Inside” by Broken Bells Feel an affinity towards the ‘Garden State’ soundtrack? Searching for a musical group as intoxicatingly catchy as Ke$ha that you would actually be willing to admit to liking? Broken Bells is the group for you. Featuring the lackadaisically cool vocals of James [...]
The Life and Times of a Desert Gardener – “Marching right along”
Spring is all around us, and with all the rain we have had lately, what a bright, colorful spring it is turning out to be. When one escapes to the out of doors, seeking a placid retreat from the office or classroom, as is irresistible this time of year, they are sure to find lushness in their surroundings. A walk along a midtown arroyo presents [...]
The Life and Times of a Desert Gardener
It’s the middle of February here in the Sonoran Desert, and the last few weeks have brought El Niño moisture to the desert valley we call home. A recent foray up Picacho Peak had our hiking party skimming over a soft green carpet of what will soon be colorful wildflowers, and new grasses. Once at the top, the 360 degree view was smoothed by a [...]
What Now? A Beacon of Pop Culture Proposals
This month… Listen to: “I Have No Sister” by Oh No Oh My Picture an aloof, upbeat, electronic version of ‘The Mountain Goats’ fused with the vocals of ‘The Decemberists’ and overall mood of ‘Noah and the Whale’. The outcome? The perfection that manifests itself in ‘Oh No Oh My’. If this band was a guy, I [...]
What Now? A monthly cure for the culturally devoid.
This month… Listen to: “My Body’s a Zombie For You” by Dead Man’s Bones A hybrid of Arcade Fire, Elvis Presley, and a sluggish, somewhat entrancing beat. The type of song that says everything you feel, even though you can’t exactly make out the words. I give this song two thumbs up for creating an overall mood of romantic [...]
Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope, a Review
“Celtic Woman is like Riverdance for the Voice”- David Downes On Monday November 16, 2009, I saw the show Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope at the Tucson Music Hall. The group is made up of 5 Irish women who began as soloists who were being produced by there now artistic director, David Downes. The girls are Lisa Kelly, Alex Sharpe, Lynn [...]
What Now? A compilation of monthly suggestions.
This month… Listen to: “Coffee Girl” by The Tragically Hip This song is the perfect soundtrack for lazy mornings, Sunday drives, or mellow reminiscing. “A Grand Doesn’t Come For Free” The Streets Who doesn’t love British hip-hop? This CD ranges from spunky (“Fit But You Know It”) to deliciously melancholy (“Dry [...]
