Jul 06 Remembering Robert C. Byrd, the Fiddler By Dave Gustafson As longtime West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd is laid to rest today today, Art Beat looks back at the statesman's musical side, which shone through in his fiddling prowess. Continue reading
Jul 01 Conversation: Author Jennifer Egan By Tom LeGro Jennifer Egan's unconventional novel, "A Visit From the Goon Squad," explores the changing music industry, nostalgia, time and much more. Continue reading
May 11 Trying to Strike a Chord with Fans, One Recycling Bin at a Time By Arts Desk On Earth Day, Art Beat profiled two companies who are almost as devoted to environmentalism as they are to producing and playing music. Here are two more groups who have changed their operations to be more green while encouraging others… Continue reading
Apr 20 Preview: Singer Natalie Merchant Is Well-Versed on Her New Album By Molly Finnegan After a 7 year hiatus, singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant has just released a 2-disc album titled "Leave Your Sleep," a collection of 26 traditional poems set to original music. The project began shortly after the birth of her daughter… Continue reading