by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Laurie Berkner is no fly-by-night children’s music artist. My sons, who have loved her since they were toddlers, still regularly sing along to her tunes, particularly “We Are Dinosaurs” and “Monster Boogie.” The latter may just be their favorite, as evidenced by...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Singer-songwriter Dana Fuchs is many things. Most visibly, she’s a powerful vocalist, famous for her gritty and raspy voice that belies her humble upbringings in the tiny, rural town of Wildwood, Florida. She’s also tough: When Fuchs got her break playing Janis Joplin in...
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by Marisa Torrieri Bloom I didn’t have Nita Strauss to guide my guitar-purchasing decisions when I started playing. I just settled for what I could afford, forking over $100 in cash for a vintage Airline model, which I played through a pretty battered, 100-watt Laney amp,...
By Francesca Farruggio New moms tend to strive for the most idyllic, natural experience possible, whether they’re eating organic veggies or singing lovely lullabies to their babies. And when it comes to the latter, they know that singing to their infant is crucial bonding time, and...
By G.T. It is hard to think of someone more ubiquitous in providing influence and inspiration than singer, songwriter, and musician Aretha Franklin. An icon in music, it would be easy to characterize her legacy simply by listing the recognition she received across more than five decades...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom He’s only 6, but my oldest child, Nathan, has made it quite clear he doesn’t want to play guitar, piano or drums. He doesn’t want to sing either, or be in any kind of musical group or glee club. [caption id="attachment_8" align="alignright" width="224"]...