2006-05-08
The songs of Janove Ottensen's solo album, Francis' Lonely Nights, paint a series of portraits that go far beyond the standard singer/songwriter fare. These stories are complemented by arrangements that take unexpected turns and provide the perfect frame for the pictures the lyrics create. Ottesen hails Byrne, Norway--population 7000.BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS SEVEN
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
LISA GERMANO
No Elephants
DEER TICK
The Black Dirt Sessions
Kula Shaker
Strangefolk
Stew
Something Deeper Than These Changes
SPITTING IMAGE
Ratta-Tatta-Boom!!
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