By Avelino Maestas on Jul 8, 2009 in Music | Comments Off
My sister is really good about letting me know when I’ve been talking too much on IM: me: Man Back in like 1998 I picked up this version of Carmina Burana on CD for $1.99 and I listened the hell out of that CD And now when I hear a version, it never sounds right [...]
By Avelino Maestas on Mar 27, 2007 in Music | Comments Off
Three new-ish albums are spinning in the iPod this week: First up is Joss Stone’s Introducing…, which I just don’t want to turn off. The CD’s been in the truck all week, I listen to it in the mornings, and I find myself typing “Joss” into the iTunes search box on my MacBook regularly. I’ve [...]
By Avelino Maestas on Mar 27, 2007 in Music | 1 Comment
Last night we cruised to the Buckhorn to see Evangeline Crittenden play a set for open-mic night. Evangeline is Stina’s friend from California (Stina being the Daily Press photographer). She plays a mellow guitar and has an incredible voice. I left the joint under the impression that she’s a strong songwriter as well. She’ll be [...]
By Avelino Maestas on Sep 8, 2006 in Music, Science and Health Blogs | Comments Off
Just received this press release from Rick Davis: Fiesta de la Luna Music Festival begins tonight at 5 p.m. Grassy Rootz Productions and Wildwood Hot Springs present the 2nd annual Fiesta de la Luna Music Festival this weekend at Wildwood Hot Springs in Gila Hot Springs, NM. The will be held rain or shine at [...]
By Avelino Maestas on Sep 5, 2006 in Music, Photography | Comments Off
I had a great Saturday night in downtown Silver City, thanks to good company and wonderful live music. I met my friends Brandie, Becca and Rosalyn at the Silver City Brewing Co. to catch the Night Owls. I’ve seen these kids play their mix of rock and blues before, and they were in good form [...]