Jazz/Blues
The Daniel Bennett Group Solves 'The Mystery at Clown Castle' [REVIEW]
Helene Grimaud Talks About 'Water' the CD and the Environmental Challenges
Water, it is the source of life and death. It is sustains and corrodes. When it pours outside our window, it torments us but also it comforts us, heals our weaknesses. If there is a greater power on earth, it has yet to be found. Water or lack thereof can bring a country, a state or a city to its knees faster than economic sanctions. Like many in the art world through the ages, French classical pianist Helene Grimaud is fascinated by water, as a muse, a metaphor and bringer of life. Her didactic approach to the project was due to her strong belief in environmentalism. Classicalite sat down to talk with Ms. Grimaud about water and Water. David G Smith's 'First Love' (Hey Dave Music) is Not What You Might Think [REVIEW]
Six albums in, the career of singer/songwriter David G Smith has the Iowan belaboring reality to the core. 'First Love' (Hey Dave Music) is 10 deeply felt originals on the cusp of bluesy Americana and righteous roots fervor. It's different. Captivating. Adult. In Smith's worldview, "First Love," the title track, isn't about a childhood crush but the crush of divorce upon one's soul...then the reawakening. "She was the road/She was the guide/She was the passenger/Risking the ride/I wanted her to save me/Lord, she tried/First love/After the last one died."
