LiveBeast Court Darkness In Live Appearance

For a band named Beast, you'd expect no less than chaos and bewilderment at their live shows. Surprisingly, that's exactly what we got.

Stepping into the flickering strobe lights set onstage at the darker-than-usual Horseshoe Tavern on Friday (Feb. 5) night, Beast brought an unexpected amount of energy to their live set that I, who had never seen Beast before, was pleasantly amazed to see.

This atmosphere was…

MusicLaura Veirs — July Flame

Portland, Ore. singer/songwriter Laura Veirs creates an indie folk-infused dreamland on seventh album, July Flame, complete with organs and strings layered over richly textured songs.

According to Veirs, the album's title refers to a type of peach that surfaces in the summer months, but here she manages to weave an elaborate collection of songs that are more suited for chilly days and fall leaves.

The title track is a dreamy…