Drummer Tommy “Sidecar” Cappel isn’t complaining much these days. The producer and Berklee College of Music grad just got back from a few relaxing days in Hawaii. And before that, he spent three weeks with pal David Satori traipsing around Australia. But he’s back stateside and preparing for a 28-date tour that will have him … Continue reading »
Mar
31
The Creation of the Casbah
“Nirvana, the White Stripes, Death Cab for Cutie, Spoon, the Black Keys.” Casbah owner Tim Mays could go on. As a matter of fact, he wants to but stops himself, knowing that even the fascinating list of bands that once played to half-capacity or less in his small clubs by the airport is far from … Continue reading »
Dec
02
Racing the Sunset With Ólöf Arnalds
Before her recent tour kickoff with Blonde Redhead at the House of Blues, I was supposed to do an on-site video interview with Icelandic singer/songwriter Ólöf Arnalds. It was impossible to hear over Blonde Redhead’s soundcheck, so we decided to improvise. Arnalds and her tour manager, Karen, jumped into my truck, and we raced down … Continue reading »