The dampness put a damper on the vibe last night, I’m afraid. Still, those who had umbrellas soldiered on despite the inclemency. Last night, I started off at Montage to see an artist I knew little of: Liz Vice. Her story is one of triumph over adversity. She was raised by a single mother with […]
Davina and The Vagabonds
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Jazz Fest 2016, Day 1: Frank reviews Grace Potter, Fitz and The Tantrums, and Davina and The Vagabonds
It was crazy, I tell ya. People were everywhere in the beautifully controlled chaos. Opening day: Jazz Fest 2016. Be still my beating heart as it keeps time with the rat-a-tat-tat of my rickety keyboard as I type away this report from the frontline. John Mooney and Bluesiana kicked off my musical intake on the […]
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Davina and The Vagabonds
Proving that rock ‘n’ roll can still thoroughly thrive without the guitar, Davina and The Vagabonds lay it down with a vintage instrumentation — piano, horns, bass, and drums —and hi-tone retro ambition.
