Word: frontman
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...truth, Pataki. Technically, it's the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that literally owns Ground Zero. But the Port Authority's board is controlled by the governors of New York and New Jersey, and Pataki has been the frontman for the World Trade Center's reconstruction. Still, thanks to his lease on the site, Silverstein himself holds the most important card...
While HUDS served ribs, Rivers Cuomo ’99-’06 dished out love advice. The recently-engaged Weezer frontman sat down with FM over dinner last Saturday night to chat about this week’s lover’s holiday...
...nature of his instrument, shredding dynamic solos that straddle the edge of jazz. Fans of Keith Jarrett will appreciate Rosenwinkel’s eccentric ability to vocalize while playing his instrument. In the past, Rosenwinkel has worked with an impressive array of supporting sidemen (including former Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip), and this weekend is no exception. Expect smart accompaniment from saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Eric Harland when Rosenwinkel comes back to school. —Jake G. Cohen
...turns out I wasn’t alone. “If You’re Feeling Sinister” and several subsequent albums won the Scottish septet a legion of fans with catchy, precocious songs narrating the lives of misfits. This is, however, no dour affair, as frontman Stuart Murdoch’s lyrics seek joy in life’s absurdities and love’s awkwardness. The songs run the gamut from the light and poppy to the sweetly sad, consistently delivering pitch-perfect charm. While the band’s last release, 2003s...
...border between California and Mexico, brought a large piece of their Southwest home to a snowy Boston, opening with a lively rendition of the Spanish-guitar driven “Minas de Cobre.” The effect was only enhanced by projected images of galloping horses and frontman Joey Burns’ appropriately denim-and-flannel attire. The band is much more than their Southwestern background, however. Their varied set, nearly mostly drawn from their forthcoming album, ranged from latin-tinged country to dissonant indie rock, but consistently connected with an audience that treated even new songs like...