Their EP, Picture This EP, debuted at number one on the Irish Albums Chart (Photo courtesy of Katia Tempkin) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff The biggest selling Irish act in both 2017 and 2018 are hitting the road for their first ever North-American tour this month. Picture This is an alternative pop band from Ireland, consisting…
David Archuleta’s Boston City Winery review
David Archuleta has mentioned Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder and Bryan Adams, among others, as his musical influences. (Photo courtesy of Christina Laderoute/UMass Lowell Connector) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff The lights dimmed and David Archuleta took the stage at the Boston City Winery. He was met with an abundance of applause from the dinner guests waiting…
‘American Idol’ alum David Archuleta embarks on US tour
Archuleta has released eight albums, the latest in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Klein) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff At just 16-years-old, David Archuleta made a name for himself as runner-up on season seven of “American Idol.” As an 11-year-old, Archuleta was introduced to “Idol” in its first season and was hooked. “I took it in…
James Bay and Noah Kahan concert review
James Bay’s (pictured above) album, Electric Light, was released in May of 2018 (Photo credit Emily Hope) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff James Bay and Noah Kahan played a show at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston on Sunday, Mar. 10. For Vermont native Kahan, this was his hometown show. His family came out to support him as…
Noah Kahan and James Bay at The Orpheum Theatre
UMass Lowell Connector photographer, Christina Laderoute took photos at the Noah Kahan and James Bay concert on March 10, 2019 at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lou transcends expectations with ‘Paper Castles’
“Paper Castles” is Alice Phoebe Lou’s third album. (Photo credit Mikey Burey) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff The self-released album “Paper Castles” by Alice Phoebe Lou lends itself to a whole new level of artistry. With otherworldly arrangements and celestial vocals, Lou manages to transport the listener to a different dimension. With 10 songs spanning 37…
Vermont native Noah Kahan embarks on U.S. tour with James Bay
Kahan signed with Republic Records in 2017. (Photo credit Josh Goleman) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff Going from a small town of 1,079 people to touring the country with James Bay definitely sounds like a dream, but for Vermont native Noah Kahan, it is his reality. Growing up there was a lot of music in his…
Hudson Taylor concert, Boston 2/9/19
UMass Lowell Connector photographer Christina Laderoute took photos at the Hudson Taylor concert that took place on Feb. 9, 2019 at the City Winery in Boston.
