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New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
In the Age of the Algorithm, Roots Music Is Rising
Billy Strings and Chris Thile were singing an old song called 'Rabbit in a Log' at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Clouds of weedy smoke rolled up to the stage from below, and thunder echoed from the surrounding mountain peaks as the crowd of 7,000 nodded blissfully and trance-bopped in Dead-show fashion. The song, also known as 'Feast Here Tonight,' is about extracting a rabbit from a hollow log when you don't have a dog (you'll need to fashion a brier snare), cooking it over an open fire and finding a place to lay your weary bones for the night. So it's about the techniques and outlook of the hobo, redolent of atavistic physical competence and the unforgiving facts of life. Like a lot of old-timey music heard in our disorienting present, it sounds like equipment for living, shaped and road-tested by hard times. Bill Monroe, the main force behind the merger of Scottish fiddle tunes with blues and gospel that came to be called bluegrass, recorded the song in the 1930s, but its roots extend back to earlier folk traditions in the South. It carries a considerable payload of history, and it also offers an occasion to shred. Billy Strings, who is already regarded at age 32 as an all-time great flat picker, grimaced in concentration as he laid down dense, twisting skeins of guitar notes. Thile, who is known as a wizard of the mandolin able to play anything with anybody, was all smiles and seemed to do everything without effort: impossibly swift runs, chordal washes, daring harmonic touches. Billy Strings told me later that his immediate reaction to hearing Thile warm up on mandolin backstage was 'I better get some coffee.' But Billy Strings was the main attraction. Born William Lee Apostol, he is one of the biggest names in the world of roots music and still getting bigger. He consistently sells out arenas, and it seems just a matter of time before he moves up to stadiums. He has been wildly successful in attracting fans of all ages, including devotees of jam bands, heavy metal and other genres beyond the roots-music scene. He told me, 'I'll throw in some diminished runs for metalheads; you know, put some horns on it,' referring to the devil-horns finger gesture favored by fans of heavy metal, who lap up the ominous minor sound of diminished chords. Billy Strings, whose marquee turn with Thile opened the Telluride festival last June, was one of a cohort of youngish, proven-yet-still-rising stars who converged there that also included Molly Tuttle, Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell. They are all big fish in the expanding pond of the roots-music scene who have been testing the vaster waters of the mainstream — showing up all over late-night TV, movie soundtracks and music awards shows. Endlessly in demand as guest stars on other artists' songs, they are both generating and riding the cultural momentum as American popular music makes one of its regular cyclical swings back toward acoustic instruments and natural voices, the values of community and craft and a heightened sense of connection to the soulful experience and hard-won wisdom of those who lived in the past. Like crafting and sewing and other embodied competences also making a comeback, music handmade by flesh-and-blood humans on instruments made of wood and metal has acquired special added meaning. It offers a strong contrast to the disembodied digital reality that more and more of us inhabit more and more of the time. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Hospitality Net
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Allen Highfield has been appointed General Manager at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Telluride
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Highfield as General Manager of Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, the premier alpine resort in Telluride, Colorado. With a dynamic career spanning more than two decades in hospitality, Highfield brings a wealth of operational expertise, deep experience in mountain resorts, and a leadership style rooted in a commitment to enriching the guest experience. A hospitality industry veteran, Highfield draws on more than ten years of service excellence in mountain resort destinations including Aspen, Bachelor Gulch, Lake Tahoe, and Deer Valley. His proven operational acumen has earned him progressive leadership roles with esteemed brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and Montage International. Highfield is thrilled to return to the mountains to lead Madeline Hotel & Residences into its next chapter of success. In his new role, Highfield will oversee all operations at Madeline Hotel & Residences, ensuring the seamless execution of the property's already impeccable standards and furthering its legacy as the leading alpine resort in Telluride. Recognized for his approachable guidance strategy, Highfield's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Madeline. Outside of his professional pursuits, Highfield is an avid alpine enthusiast with a deep passion for the outdoors. An accomplished skier, fly fisherman, and mountain biker, he embraces mountain life year-round, and enjoys sharing these adventures with his wife, Samantha, their two children, Abigail and Grahame, and their beloved dog, Beau Alexander.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 10 Most Reliable SUVs of 2025
If you're looking for an SUV, reliability goes a long way, whether for a family road trip or carpooling to an event. After all, there wouldn't be much 'utility' in the SUV if there was uncertainty about getting stuck somewhere in an off-road situation or on a long-distance drive. Consider This: Find Out: Luckily, U.S. News has put together a list of the most reliable models of 2025 to help make your car-buying decision that much easier. Keep reading to find out which models made it to the top 10. 2025 Model MSRP: $42,220 to $58,850 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 The Toyota 4Runner is powered by a 4.0-liter V-6 engine, and this midsize SUV is fully redesigned for the 2025 model year. What the SUV lacks in acceleration and weight capacity, it more than makes up for with its long-lasting durability and performance on different terrains. 2025 Model MSRP: $37,095 to $47,395 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 The Blazer stands out with two strong yet fuel-efficient engine options and a generous list of standard features, including a durable and intuitive infotainment system. Chevrolet supports the Blazer with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Discover More: 2025 Model MSRP: $26,000 to $35,050 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 Strong predicted reliability helps position the Hyundai Kona near the top of the subcompact SUV class. It features an efficient powertrain lineup, along with a generous array of user-friendly standard features. Hyundai's standout warranty coverage adds extra appeal, offering a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Kona keeps things simple with a well-built, spacious cabin that's more practical than flashy. 2025 Model MSRP: $21,885 to $26,965 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 The Kia Soul offers impressive value with its spacious interior, strong fuel efficiency and outstanding reliability — all at an affordable starting price. It also comes with one of the best warranties in the industry: a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. 2025 Model MSRP: $37,805 to $55,100 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 If you're looking for something roomier than the Kia Soul, the Telluride is a standout choice. With three rows of seating, it's one of the top midsize SUVs on the market — offering bold styling, a wealth of features, and dependable reliability. As with other Kia models, the Telluride is backed by the same excellent warranty, adding even more peace of mind to an already compelling package. 2025 Model MSRP: $24,495 to $30,695 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 The Chevy Trailblazer stands out as one of the roomiest subcompact crossovers, offering ample space and comfortable seating for five. It pairs its spacious interior with user-friendly tech and a sporty design, along with solid predicted reliability. Its warranty coverage is fairly standard — three years or 36,000 miles for the limited warranty and five years or 60,000 miles for the powertrain. 2025 Model MSRP: $21,650 to $24,900 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 86/100 The Hyundai Venue is a budget-friendly crossover that delivers solid value with its impressive fuel efficiency, user-friendly tech, and strong predicted reliability. While its cargo space is limited, Hyundai has prioritized passenger comfort with a roomy interior. Like other models in the lineup, the Venue is backed by an excellent warranty: a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, offering added peace of mind. 2025 Model MSRP: $41,380 to $57,835 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 87/100 For 2025, the Ford Explorer receives a fresh update featuring revised styling, an upgraded infotainment system, and a newly available semi-automated highway driving system. This midsize SUV comes well-equipped and offers a strong lineup of powertrains. While it boasts solid predicted reliability, its warranty coverage is fairly standard for the segment, with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. 2025 Model MSRP: $26,085 to $32,585 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 87/100 The Kia Seltos is another standout in the brand's lineup of reliable, value-driven crossovers. It ranks near the top of the subcompact SUV segment thanks to its well-balanced blend of affordability, features, and everyday practicality. Like other Kia models, the Seltos benefits from strong predicted reliability and is backed by Kia's warranty. 2025 Model MSRP: $56,475 to $67,875 J.D. Power Reliability Score: 87/100 Alongside its strong predicted reliability, the 2025 BMW X4 gains new standard comfort features that enhance its already well-rounded appeal. While its four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty is typical for the luxury segment, the X4 stands out with a lively yet efficient range of powertrains. It delivers brisk acceleration without sacrificing fuel economy and offers confident, composed handling that makes it enjoyable to drive. More From GOBankingRates Warren Buffett: 10 Things Poor People Waste Money On Sources U.S. News, Most Reliable SUVs for 2025 Car and Driver, MSRP for 2025 Models This article originally appeared on The 10 Most Reliable SUVs of 2025
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley: The incredible life of Billy Joel's Uptown Girl
Uptown Girl: A Memoir by Christie Brinkley (Harper Influence £25, 416pp) As the helicopter plummeted towards the mountain in what seemed like slow motion, Christie Brinkley had time for some lucid thoughts. One was, 'If I die like this, my parents will kill me.' Another: 'All that matters is love'. Then she remembered a remark made by her then husband Billy Joel: 'I don't want to know when I'm going to die. I want to know where. And then I'm never going near the f****** place.' If only she'd known, she'd have steered well clear of Telluride. This was clearly where her life would end: at the age of 40 in 1994, on a heli-skiing expedition. Then came the crash. The helicopter 'walloped, whacked, twisted and ricocheted across the mountain'. To her astonishment, Brinkley realised she wasn't dead, and nor was the pilot, or any of her three co-passengers. But her foot was tangled in the seatbelt, which was attached to the helicopter, which was sliding slowly down the mountain towards a cliff edge. The second miracle was that a wall of snow brought it to a halt just in time. A few weeks later, she and one of the other passengers, Ricky Taubman, who'd been badly injured, would be making love on his hospital bed, while he was hooked up to machines and tubes – 'only minor inconveniences compared to the passion we were both feeling'. If you need an optimism boost and a refresher course in resilience, this roller-coaster of a memoir by the gloriously sunny-natured blonde supermodel Brinkley – Billy Joel's Uptown Girl – will do the trick. The book exudes the energy of the immortal music video of that song, filmed in a garage in Lower Manhattan in 1983, in which Brinkley, now 71, steps out of a Rolls-Royce and dances exuberantly with Joel and the other 'down-town' garage mechanics in their oily T-shirts. Here's a woman who has relished every bit of luck and fun that life has brought her, ever since the moment in Paris in 1974 when she was 'discovered' as a model by a photographer who spotted her queueing at the post office. Her career took off. No other model had ever been the cover girl for the swimwear issue of Sports Illustrated three years in a row: just one of her many modelling achievements over a long career. The whole world wanted Brinkley on their magazine covers and in their TV ads. She's survived savage knocks, too, including, in 1983, the tragic death of her boyfriend in between husbands one and two, racing driver Olivier Chandon de Brailles, whose car flipped over into a canal. His foot was pinned to the metal, so he drowned: a horrible precursor of what would almost happen to Brinkley 11 years later. Joel was the man who consoled and rescued her at that time of overwhelming grief. She admits she's not strictly an Uptown Girl in the Manhattan sense. But she had a far more privileged upbringing than Joel did. 'To him, I was the epitome of a sophisticated Californian beach girl, while he was a motorcycle-riding, smart-talking punk from a hard-knocks part of New York.' They met in a 'threadbare motel' in St Bart's shortly after Olivier's death. Sitting at the piano, Joel played The Girl From Ipanema and Brinkley sang along. Then another woman approached, saying she could sing too. It was Whitney Houston. Then a 19-year-old model came in: Elle Macpherson. Brinkley and Joel both went off with the 'wrong' people that night: Joel dated Macpherson for a while, and Brinkley went off with a sailing captain. But it wasn't long before Joel was sending Brinkley bouquets. On Easter Sunday, he turned up at her Manhattan apartment wearing bunny ears, with a bunny tail pinned to the back of his suit, carrying a basket of flowers and chocolates. They had a blissful decade together, bringing up their daughter, Alexa Jay, before the marriage took a downward lurch when Joel started vanishing without trace in the evenings and coming home drunk. Fast forward to this roller-coaster event: after the helicopter crash 11 years into their relationship, Joel arrived with a private jet to fly Brinkley home to their luxury house in the Hamptons. How kind! But then she overheard him saying, sotto voce on the phone to someone else, 'No, don't worry, I'm not going back to her. I just need to see her through this.' Two weeks later, they announced their separation. She would marry the gorgeous Ricky Taubman (husband number three), and have a son, Jack, with him; but Taubman, Brinkley says, turned out to be an emotional manipulator. The marriage lasted for less than a year. One of the vilest things he said to her was, 'I'm going to walk away from you and the baby just like Herb Hudson did.' Herb Hudson was Brinkley's terrifying, abusive biological father. She tells of how for the first seven years of her life, he used to whip her in the evenings. Her mother escaped and married a wonderful man, Don Brinkley, who adopted her and her brother. Life changed from black and white to Technicolor. Don's life advice: 'Christie, baby, you write your own script.' It was advice she lived her life by. In her teens, she begged to be allowed to go to the French lycee in Los Angeles. Her parents said yes. This led to her love affair with Paris, to where she moved after leaving school. There she met husband number one, artist Jean-François Allaux. 'No one ever shocked me with love like Jean-François did.' They lived in a garret together before moving to New York. But the time came when he ceased to want to share in her career success, so she asked for a divorce. Marriage number four, after the end of the Joel marriage, and the catastrophe of the Taubman marriage, was to an architect called Peter Cook. They had a daughter, Sailor. One evening, at a school event, a man told Brinkley that Peter was having an affair with his [the man's] 18-year-old daughter. Cue end of marriage. The divorce was acrimonious. A brutal custody battle dragged on for six years. Did Brinkley crumple? Far from it. She accepted the part of Roxie in Chicago on Broadway: a global hit. 'You've just got to figure how to write yourself out of that corner, honey.' Another morsel of advice from her stepfather. And boy, is Brinkley good at doing that.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Roomiest Crossovers You Can Buy in 2025
Crossovers are extremely popular in the modern landscape, offering a great blend of car-like driving manners and SUV proportions and practicality. In a sea of excellent options, it takes a lot to stand out, though. One important area where you can get the edge, though, is interior space. There are tons of large crossovers that offer spacious cabins, with tons of room to stretch your legs. Many of the segment's largest options even come standard with a third row of seating. On top of having a lot of room for passengers, these crossovers feature versatile cargo areas that can carry whatever you need them to. We dive into ten of the most spacious crossovers currently available in 2025. We outline what helps them stand out in such a hyper-competitive environment, looking at details like value and capability. We also detail exactly how much space they feature on the inside, from the third row to the cargo area. In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TopSpeed. This list focuses on mainstream unibody crossovers, excluding luxury options and body-on-frame SUVs. Kia has been absolutely killing it lately, with a heavy focus on offering value-oriented option. Sitting on the border between compact and mid-size SUV is the Sorento. It takes a pragmatic approach, offering a standard third row, tons of practical features, and road manners that will impress at a ridiculously low price. While the Sorento comes standard with a third row of seats, these are best utilized by children, with legroom being limited. However, at this price point, it is impressive that it is even on offer. Cargo space is pretty generous too, with 38.5 cubic feet behind the second row of seats. Much like Kia, Hyundai's approach to the market has been focused on offering practicality and value. The Santa Fe, which was redesigned for the 2024 model year, is an extremely stylish option in their lineup with an agreeable price tag and a standard third row of seats. The Santa Fe may be smaller than some other mid-size SUVs, but there is much more space on the inside than you'd expect. Those in the first two rows can happily stretch their legs and enjoy the many comfort features standard on the Santa Fe. Behind the second row, you'll find an impressive 40.5 cubic feet of space, with the ability to make more row by stowing these passengers seats too. It is really hard to find any faults with the Kia Telluride. For families looking for an affordable three-row SUV, it is potentially the best option on the market right now. Its brilliant price point mixed with its strong list of standard features make it a force to be reckoned with. It also has a high ceiling for comfort on top trims. The Telluride offers a pretty spacious interior for its passengers, with seating for up to eight. Second row captain's chairs are available though, reducing capacity to seven. Being a few inches longer than Kia's smaller mid-size crossover, the Sorento, there is more room in the third row for passengers and a much larger cargo area. Choosing between the Palisade and the mechanically similar Kia Telluride comes down to a matter of price and taste. The Hyundai is slightly more expensive and comes with a tamer, more conventional exterior design. Beyond that, it is just as much a value-packed bargain. Due to the Hyundai having a slightly sleeker profile than the Telluride, the Palisade sacrifices a little bit of room here and there. However, in real world use, you're not likely to notice all that much of a difference. The Palisade comes standard with a second row bench, which can be swapped out for captain's chairs. The CX-90 is Mazda's latest effort in their crusade to move somewhat upmarket. This three-row crossover is now in its second year on the market and continues to impress as an entry-level luxury option. What other mainstream brand is offering this level of style or a turbocharged inline-six for under $40,000. Mazda's sleek and stylish design ideology means that the CX-90 isn't quite class-leading when it comes to interior space, especially when we take a look at the third row. However, superb interior comfort more than makes up for this. There is also the two-row CX-70 for those who don't care for the bench in the way-back. The Grand Cherokee L is the slightly longer version of the regular Grand Cherokee, including a standard third-row of seats. The Grand Cherokee comes in a ridiculous number of trim levels, catering to everyone, from those on a budget to those looking for high-end luxury features. The third row in the Grand Cherokee L is not the most spacious in this segment, but it can still quite comfortably house the kids on longer road trips. Jeep instead prioritizes the cargo area, with 46.9 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 17.2 cubic feet behind the third row. The Honda Pilot is one of the most family-friendly crossovers on the market. As well as coming standard with three rows of seats, there are plenty of storage solutions throughout the cabin and the cargo space is impressively large. The offered TrailSport model also delivers some genuine off-road capability. Inside, you'll find that the Honda Pilot offers one of the most spacious interiors out there, with enough space in all three rows for up to eight passengers to feel plenty comfortable. Cargo space is nicely balanced as well, with 18.6 cubic feet behind the third row and 48.5 cubic feet behind the second row. Ford's Explorer is one of the brawnier, tougher-looking family haulers on this list. It comes standard with a strong four-cylinder engine, with the option to upgrade to an impressive twin-turbocharged V-6. On the inside you'll find a spacious cabin that is clearly laid out and family-friendly. As seen in this list, finding a mid-size crossover with a third row that can host adults is difficult. While maybe not the comfiest seat in the house, there is enough legroom in the way-back for fully grown passengers. There is plenty of space in the trunk for cargo, with 16.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 46 cubic feet behind the second row. Introduced for the 2024 model year, the Grand Highlander is an extended wheelbase version of the regular Highlander. This may seem like a minor improvement, but space in the back was the one area where the Highlander lagged behind a bit. Extra interior space makes the Grand Highlander one of the best options in a competitive segment. The Grand Highlander has one of the most practical third rows of any mid-size SUV you can buy, with an impressive amount of legroom for passengers at the back. There is seating for up to eight, but you can swap the second row bench for captain's chairs reducing this number down to seven. There aren't many EVs to choose from in the mid-size segment, with most of the existing options being smaller two-row affairs. The EV9 is easily one of the most family-friendly electric vehicles that money can buy. When equipped right, it also has a maximum range of 304 miles. While the EV9 doesn't have the largest third row, at least compared to its gas-powered rivals, it can still easily and comfortably accommodate up to eight fully-grown passengers. Cargo space is very generous, with 20.2 cubic feet behind the third row and 43.5 cubic feet behind the second row.
