“Big River Man”: Slovenian Swimmer Defying the Odds

In a flurry of white water and determined strokes, Martin Strel dominates rivers. Hailing from Slovenia, Strel is an unlikely athlete. He is over 50, over weight and (more often than not) over the alcohol limit. And yet, this European madman is an marathon swimmer, having swum the length of two of the longest rivers […]

Win Tickets: Wax Tailor at the Rickshaw Theatre – September 26, 2013

A multifaceted artist with three Victoires de la Musique nominations, France’s Grammy equivalent, Wax Tailor is one of the leading voices of the international post hip-hop and downtempo scenes. With 4 albums under his belt, as well as nearly 500 concerts in more than 50 countries, he entices fans worldwide with a unique musical blend […]

Is Arctic Monkeys’ Latest Their Greatest Work Yet?

Arctic Monkeys are a pack of smooth English animals; lyrically and sonically apt, evolving with every step they take towards perfecting their own kind. Backed with meaty bass and drums it feels like a cross between Suck It and See (2011) and Humbug (2009). Both pre-released singles “Are You Mine?” and “Do I Wanna Know?” […]

Bosnian Rainbows’ Collective Talent Lights Up The Biltmore

Being a major force in an iconic band is probably pretty great all around, but the curse is that it can be difficult to convince your fans to let you move on. When Slash split with Axl, it was hard not to compare everything he did afterwards with Guns ‘N’ Roses. When Omar Rodriguez-Lopez started […]