Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal Boots Riley of the Coup Zach de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine THE CONDITIONS were hardly ideal for performing. The temperature was scratching at 100 degrees, although it felt hotter inside the crowded tent, and the dry air was thick with cigarette smoke and dust. Still, Amy Winehouse […]
(U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. — How’s this for a strange sight at Popscene April 26: Opening for the Klaxons, Amy Winehouse’s band took the stage, all sharp-dressed, business-jazz types. Then Winehouse appeared, looking a little out of place — but comfortable — wearing a wife-beater and sporting an elaborate hairdo, piled precisely atop her head. The […]
MUSIC AMY WINEHOUSE 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield (773-472-0449); $19 On her new hit album “Back to Black,” Amy Winehouse forever tries to break out of things: rehab, relationships, the neat categories into which everyone tries to place her. It now seems silly to think the small space at Schubas could […]
Music Review KENDRA COLE WALKER, 17 “Back to Black” is the title of Amy Winehouse’s sophomore, yes, sophomore album, which was released in early October 2006.The album has climbed the charts in four countries, reaching the Top 10 in the United Kingdom, Ireland and United States, while making the Top 20 list in Australia.”You Know […]
It is sure to be the hottest two days in Baltimore.For 48 hours this summer, some of the most daring and exciting acts in classic and alternative rock and pop will take over the city. The full lineup for the Virgin Festival by Virgin Mobile, which comes to Pimlico Race Course for the second time […]
Nothing about Amy Winehouse’s appearance prepares you for her voice. Stumbling onstage at Popscene for her first Bay Area concert Thursday, the 23-year-old British soul sensation looked a bit like Christina Aguilera after being put through a shredder. She wore her pile of black hair in an enormous beehive that, even before she walked into […]
AMY WINEHOUSE Where from: United Kingdom Formed: 2003 Sound: Soul/pop Required listening: “Rehab”When: Today, 6-6:50 p.m., Gobi Tent Winehouse may be fashioned with Lindsay Lohan-type issues across the pond, but the 23-year-old “it” girl has a major set of pipes. Her sultry, soulful voice sounds somewhere between Shirley Bassey and Lauryn Hill.Web link: www.amywinehouse.co.uk Sample […]
Winehouse woos The way Amy Winehouse sings “sniffed me out like I was Tanqueray,” in a deep nonchalant classic diva tone — at the ripe ol’ age of 23 — makes you wanna drink the whole bottle. The Brit sensation has been all over the blogosphere and back. Tonight at 9 she makes her PopScene […]
CORRECTION+ Amy Winehouse 9 p.m. - Varsity Theater - sold out Will any newcomer generate more excitement with a gig this year than Amy Winehouse? Not likely. The grungy British soul singer - easily described as pre-meltdown Courtney Love meets heyday Dusty Springfield with Joan Jett’s hair color - is getting airplay on Drive 105 […]
What: Amy Winehouse, “Back to Black” Why: Like all the best British imports, Winehouse is at her best when interpreting American music. What makes the soul singer unique is her ability to “sell it” on tracks like “Rehab” and “You Know I’m No Good.” If you’ve ever fallen for bad girl, live vicariously through this […]