Thursday, July 29, 2010
'Secret Transit'Kaiser Cartelwww.kaisercartel.com
I love this job! Yeah, I know I've stated that before, so it's not news to any of you who reads these columns regularly. What's the cause of this reiteration? Well, I've discovered a new (to me) band called Kaiser Cartel made up of Courtney Kaiser and Benjamin Cartel. They've created a sound that is kinda folk-y, kinda pop-y, kinda rock-y -- and totally infectious.MOVIE TAKES
A divorcé vies for his girlfriend's affection with her 21-year-old son. With John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener and Matt Walsh. Written and directed by Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass.WHAT'S NEW
In the age-old battle between cast and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization Meows, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves and their humans.'Mumbo Jumbo'Air Supplywww.airsupply.com
Well, here's a surprise ... Air Supply is still putting out new music that retains the glory of the past, augmented by a decidedly more modern sound that brings them strongly into the present. Let's face it, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell seem totally timeless. Their signature vocals still have that epic quality, and have maintained the same quality that propelled those huge hits back in the 70s and 80s. In fact, it's been 35 years since they first came together. I was surprised by the 14 tracks on this 62-minute-long recording, in that there was a rich variety of moods, styles ("Me Like You" rocks really hard ... really!) and musical backing (from delicate acoustic to ripping electric guitar work on "Alternate Ending," for example) make this album an exciting ride from start to finish.'The Kids Are All Right' ... Really
Once upon a time there were these two women, Nic, (Annette Bening) a strait laced L.A. doctor, and Jules, (Julianne Moore) a free soul searcher. The tomboyish Jules had yet to find her particular niche in life and was strongly attracted to the solid linear beautiful doctor. Nic, who had spent the last 10 to 15 years of her life in dedicated and disciplined pursuit of her profession, was drawn to the breeze blown free spirit of Jules.Jerks of Grass take part in Bluegrass Festival at Saddleback Aug. 7
On Aug. 6 and 7, Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley will be the site of a big Bluegrass Festival that features the talents of such acts as David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, the Del McCoury Band, Darol Anger and Maine's very own Jerks of Grass ... and to that end, a phone interview was set up with one of the founding members of that Portland-based quartet: Carter Logan (who is joined by Jason Phelps on guitar, mandolin; Melissa Bragdon on fiddle; and Kris Day on upright & electric bass, guitar).Wednesday, July 28, 2010
New movies opening July 30
"Cats & Dogs" • "Charlie St. Cloud" • "Dinner For Schmucks" • "The Kids Are All Right" • "Strongman"MOVIE TIMES
Regal Augusta 10 • Narrow Gauge Cinemas • Pittsfield Community Theater • The Strand Cinema • Skowhegan Drive-In • Railroad Square Cinema • Flagship Cinemas Waterville 8Friday, July 23, 2010
Area entertainment events by date
Summer concert series • "Night at the Opry" • Todd Sweeney • "Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust" • Birdie Googins • Family Fun Day • and moreThursday, July 22, 2010
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