“There’s Something About the Women!:” Warmth pervades Irene Young’s book release at the Freight & Salvage Gianna Caudillo November 27, 2023 Reviews, Berkeley, Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Contemporary Folk, Jazz, Local, Music History, Women's Music Movement When looking back at my frantically scratched notes in a pocket-sized address book I had brought to the 7pm celebration of Irene Young at the Freight & Salvage on November 19, one sentiment stands out in pa...
An interview with Crystal Bowersox (without discussing Simon Cowell or her hair) Makaila Heifner April 23, 2018 Interview Crystal Bowersox is cool. She is honest and vulnerable, you don’t have to worry about any gimmicks with her. In many ways, she reminds me of a contemporary Janis Joplin: a female powerhouse vocalist set on au...
UC Jazz Ensembles soothe mid-week stress with a swing Ning April 12, 2014 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews A mild Wednesday evening ripened into a crisp, mellow night as The UC Jazz Ensembles delivered a swinging performance at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse. In their casually confident style, the combos and the...
