Email Author Ernest Barteldes

2009 Stories by Ernest Barteldes

• MarchFourth Marching Band

  published October 15, 2009

  Most people would consider this Portland, Oregon, ensemble a random troupe of eccentric oddballs. After all, who on earth tours in a... More >>

• Double Vision

  published October 8, 2009

  One could certainly consider Houston-born pianist Robert Glasper one of the most versatile musicians of his generation. Equally comfortable... More >>

• Victor Wooten

  published September 17, 2009

  After extensively touring with a big band to promote his latest CD, Palmystery (Heads Up), ­Tennessee-based bassist Victor Wooten... More >>

• Babasónicos

  published August 20, 2009

  One of the pioneers of the original rock en español wave in the mid-'90s, Argentina's Babasónicos has always refused to... More >>

• Tab Benoit

  published June 18, 2009

  One thing about Louisiana-born guitarist Tab Benoit that most people don't know is that he's a dedicated activist for his native state's... More >>

• Indigo Girls

  published May 21, 2009

  After the Indigo Girls left Hollywood Records (and the major-label game altogether) last year, the duo channeled their feelings toward recent... More >>

• Ximena Sariñana

  published April 30, 2009

  Among the rising stars of the Latin Alternative movement — the growing trend of mostly Spanish-language performers who do not play... More >>

• Seal

  published April 23, 2009

  British-born singer-songwriter Seal is currently touring behind sixth studio LP Soul, featuring covers of timeless classics like Sam... More >>

• The Original Wailers

  published April 2, 2009

  Note to reggae fans: There are currently two bands touring as the Wailers. The first is the Wailers Band, which was formed by Bob Marley as his... More >>

• Pitbull

  published March 26, 2009

  Born Armando Cristian Perez, the Cuban-American rapper known as Pitbull is one of the main voices responsible for bringing reggaeton to the... More >>

• Van Morrison: Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl

  published February 12, 2009

  It's strange to imagine a Van Morrison concert without "Brown Eyed Girl," but that was exactly what happened last November, when the Irish-born... More >>

• Badfish, Scotty Don't

  published January 22, 2009

  Long Beach-based ska-punk band Sublime was on the verge of becoming a national success when front man Brad Nowell died of a heroin overdose in... More >>

• Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm

  published January 8, 2009

  The grandson of late guitarist R.L. Burnside, Mississippi-born drummer Cedric Burnside has been collaborating with guitarist Lightnin' Malcolm... More >>