more by Christopher John Treacy
[COMEDY] In an age where shock value reigns supreme and “funny” continues sinking to new lows, Brian Regan stands out as a comedian that relies on good old fashioned timing and tone to put across his humor.
[COUNTRY] Awarded Best Country Act a couple times by the other publication, this local five-piece makes the most of the still raging country-craze, but it does so without all the annoying pretense and posturing – things that country-western music was never meant to embody anyhow.
[FOLK] If you’ve been to see Joan Baez in the last few years, you’ve likely been impressed with the gal singing harmony.
[PUNK] Debating whether it’s punk-pop or melodic hardcore seems like splitting hairs, but Worcester, Massachusetts-based Four Years Strong has struck enough of a power-chord with audiences to have sustained more than 15 years of touring and recording since their high school
[FUNK] Any act that’s sustained an entertainment career for more than 60 years (yup, you read that right) is bound to have had some ups and downs. In the case of Ohio’s Isley Brothers, it’s been a bumpier ride than average.