PULA, CROATIA – Maybe it’s because of its defiantly optimistic tone, smooth melody, dramatic minor third up key change flourish in its last chorus, or all of the above. Whatever the reason, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” has been embedded in our collective musical psyche since its release on February 14, 1987. It seems that everyone, from the Royal Philharmonic to Alvin and the Chipmunks (not to mention numerous rock... PULA, CROATIA – Maybe it’s because of its defiantly optimistic tone, smooth melody, dramatic minor third up key change flourish in its last chorus, or all of the above. Whatever the reason, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” has been embedded in our collective musical psyche since its release on February 14, 1987. It seems that everyone, from the Royal Philharmonic to Alvin and the Chipmunks (not to mention numerous rock...

PARIS –There is an unmistakable sense of boldness, perhaps even bravado, betrayed by a name like “Welcome To The Other Side.” In choosing this title, the author of a work is promising a transformative experience, one that will liberate the imagination of all who partake of it. In the case of electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre, this confidence is well-founded -- a promise kept! Released on New Year’s Eve, Jarre’s... PARIS –There is an unmistakable sense of boldness, perhaps even bravado, betrayed by a name like “Welcome To The Other Side.” In choosing this title, the author of a work is promising a transformative experience, one that will liberate the imagination of all who partake of it. In the case of electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre, this confidence is well-founded -- a promise kept! Released on New Year’s Eve, Jarre’s...

HEREDIA, COSTA RICA – Scars are where the light shines through wrote the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. In the searing and intense multi-media dance performance Cicatriz (“scars”) Alvaro Piedra masterfully wielded light to penetrate the tangled layers of shame and secrecy that have often kept issues of gender and violence against women hidden in darkness. Aiding him in this endeavor was a newly acquired ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 that he adroitly used to create... HEREDIA, COSTA RICA – Scars are where the light shines through wrote the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. In the searing and intense multi-media dance performance Cicatriz (“scars”) Alvaro Piedra masterfully wielded light to penetrate the tangled layers of shame and secrecy that have often kept issues of gender and violence against women hidden in darkness. Aiding him in this endeavor was a newly acquired ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 that he adroitly used to create...

BROOKLYN – Technically, the “centroid,” or geographical center, of New York City, lies near the corner of Stockholm Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, just a short half mile walk from Elsewhere.  This distinguishing feature didn’t enter into the decision of the club’s owners when they opened their business at this spot in Brooklyn’s Bushwick section on Halloween, 2017, but the  location is very fitting, considering how their cavernous venue embraces the... BROOKLYN – Technically, the “centroid,” or geographical center, of New York City, lies near the corner of Stockholm Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, just a short half mile walk from Elsewhere.  This distinguishing feature didn’t enter into the decision of the club’s owners when they opened their business at this spot in Brooklyn’s Bushwick section on Halloween, 2017, but the  location is very fitting, considering how their cavernous venue embraces the...

MANCHESTER, UK – It’s easy to understand why The Bridgewater Hall hosts some 250 concerts and events a year. Built on 280 rows of stainless steel springs to reduce vibrations, it offers superb acoustics, and its aesthetically-pleasing multi-tiered interior affords clear views of its stage. Officially opened on December 4, 1996, by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, the 2400-seat hall is a source of pride for all of Manchester.... MANCHESTER, UK – It’s easy to understand why The Bridgewater Hall hosts some 250 concerts and events a year. Built on 280 rows of stainless steel springs to reduce vibrations, it offers superb acoustics, and its aesthetically-pleasing multi-tiered interior affords clear views of its stage. Officially opened on December 4, 1996, by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, the 2400-seat hall is a source of pride for all of Manchester....