Daddy NoBux brings its style to songs of the greats

Daddy NoBux is a true rock 'n' roll cover band. The group's high-energy sets appeal to club audiences north and south, with no gimmicks, props or recordings added.

Ten Indie Albums Worth a Listen

Whenever I discover an interesting indie album, I stash it in my top desk drawer, giving me easy access whenever I need a musical pick-me-up. Here are 10 of my favorites from that cache, listed in alphabetical order and ranging from country and bluegrass to folk and Americana.

Kevin Frenette: Fall River Guitar Guy

However cool the surface of his music, Kevin Frenette is not content to serve up any sort of "easy listening." The guitarist grew up in Fall River, a small city in southeastern Massachusetts, but the beauty of his music is akin to a sylvan setting--to enter into it is to traverse a forest trail. Some themes and motifs--"organisms"--are finely formed and highly developed; some are just budding ...

Battle champs: Local underground metal acts get major EXposure

Shinedown, Seether and other popular hard rock radio acts are always the big draw at the annual X-Fest event, which returns to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 12. However, for fans of local music, the multi-band festival sponsored by WXEG-FM (103.9) also is an opportunity to see some of the best from the underground metal scene performing on the local stage.This year, Admitted ...

The return of TrinityRoots

TrinityRoots is returning to the stage - yes that's right. Three concerts are planned: Christchurch, October 22, The Bedford ; Wellington, October 23, The Opera House; and Auckland, October 29, Town Hall .