Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Show I Went To: Starry Mountain Singers

Posted on May 23, 2011 by amelia

The Starry Mountain Singers are not your typical a cappella group. Instead of beat-box-heavy vocal arrangements of Top 40 hits, the eight-piece ensemble—whose members hail from states as far afield as Vermont and North Carolina—specializes in singing traditions from the … Continue reading →

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Album of the week: Lake Street Dive by Lake Street Dive

Posted on May 12, 2011 by amelia

Lake Street Dive knows how to make noise. Armed with only a standup bass, drums, a trumpet, the occasional guitar, and three sets of lungs, the Boston-born, Brooklyn-based indie outfit puts on an electrifying live show, a big, joyful racket … Continue reading →

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