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