​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions and observations about the local scene. This week: The world and its realities often intrude, but music remains my mantra. Bob Seger once said "Rock 'n' roll never forgets." I'm reminded of that because I caught Seger ... More >>
What kind of song do you need this Valentine's Day?
Banging beats from all around the world
Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello team up for ballet
Dave Grohl refuses to take death lying down
The kings of New Orleans brass are still going strong
A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (Nonesuch)
Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.
Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.
Ted Leo
New releases available this week
Hacienda Brothers
Elevator (Sire/Warner Bros.)
On playing with yourself
No ivory-tower theorist, the great Elvis Costello changes colors with the season
Shake the Sheets (Lookout)
He's a giant with a giant story to tell about tunes
The left, turning right, was plain wrong
You Are Free (Matador)
War, peace, subversion, and silliness on South Florida stages
From Ritual to Romance (125 Records)
Carousel (Atlantic)
From Burnt Orange to Midnight Blue (In Music We Trust)
Modern English
Punishing Kiss (Decca/Universal)
Sunrise Musical Theatre
