16 Concert reviews
Matthew Herbert Big Band
After an awkward warm-up from studenty noodlers Wixel, who might be the Flemish answer to Sigur Rós…
- Originally published: 3 Oct 2008
The Lion roared
The problem with being a covers band is that your audience tends to judge you on the quality of your…
- Originally published: 27 Oct 2007
Salsa Celtica
I first heard of Scottish band Salsa Celtica back in 2004, courtesy of WFMU radio’s Doug Schulkind…
- Originally published: 28 Apr 2008
Lambchop
Before I saw the band in concert, I would never have called the music of Lambchop romantic. Somehow,…
- Originally published: 28 Oct 2008
Rodrigo y Gabriela
The story goes that Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero played in a thrash metal band in their native…
- Originally published: 1 Dec 2008
16 Museums & Galleries reviews
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The city was endowed with Boijmans’ considerable collection in 1841 – the year of the benefactor…
- Originally published: 11 Mar 2009
Pergamonmuseum
You’re a world away from rote learning by candlelight, severe teachers, inky papers and dreary…
- Originally published: 30 Mar 2009
Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels
I have waited several years to see this painting, on display at the Royal Fine Arts Museum in Antwerp…
- Originally published: 28 Jul 2008