Richard Shindell

Come to The Crimson Moon for an experience of a lifetime. Richard Shindell's has it all - great songs, evocative performance and a voice you can't get tired of hearing. ***** Mr. Shindell performs his own songs with grace and suspense. As he picks and strums intricate guitar parts, he sings with a concentration that reveals the tension behind his lyrics. At times, his voice recalls James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot or Michael Stipe; he stretches words as if he's thinking hard about what they represent. The tone is reflective, but the dilemmas and disappointments couldn't be more vivid. -- JON PARELES, THE NEW YORK TIMES