On 7 July 2022, Bob Dylan’s first new studio recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” since 1962, from a special session with multi-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, on the recently announced groundbreaking Ionic Original disc, sold for £1,482,000 / $1,769,508 / €1,733,940 (estimate: £600,000-1,000,000) during The Exceptional Sale at Christie’s London, during Classic Week.… Continue reading Bob Dylan's One-of-One ‘Ionic Original’ Recording of “Blowin’ In The Wind” Sells at Christie's
Today, Jack Tempchin (known for co-writing with Glenn Frey) and San Diego-based band Mrs. Henry shared a new single, “Bob Dylan’s Whiskey,” their second single following “Waiting,” which marked their first collaboration. “In my opinion, ‘Bob Dylan’s Whiskey’ is the epitome of the Jack Tempchin and Mrs. Henry collaboration,” says Mrs. Henry’s Daniel Cervantes. “A… Continue reading Jack Tempchin and Mrs. Henry Release New Single “Bob Dylan’s Whiskey”
Today (July 8th) sees the release of the second in a series of half speed mastered studio albums from The Who; The Who Sell Out and Tommy. These limited-edition black vinyl versions have been mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut for vinyl by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed… Continue reading THE WHO – THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF NEW LIMITED EDITION HALF SPEED MASTERED ALBUMS 'THE WHO SELL OUT' & 'TOMMY' OUT NOW!
Phil Lesh & Friends will deliver on Friday, July 22, a headlining performance to what promises to be a dandy of a single-day Bluegrass and Beyond Festival at world-famous Lake Tahoe, which straddles the borders of California and Nevada. Attendees at the general admission fest will be serenaded by 10 free-spirited bands on two stages… Continue reading Phil Lesh and Friends to Headline One-Day July 22 Lake Tahoe Fest
After sold out crowds in Boston, Knoxville, Tulsa, Durham, and two nights in Nashville, Washington, DC and New York City, Bonnie Raitt has wrapped the second leg of her successful Just Like That… Tour alongside Lucinda Williams. With positive reviews from the likes of Billboard, Boston Globe, and more, Raitt is building excitement for her… Continue reading Bonnie Raitt's Wraps Second Leg Of Tour With Special Guest Lucinda Williams
It’s easy to overlook the grimy underside of small town America, but take away the idyllic Norman Rockwell visage and sometimes the only thing left is a mean spirit. When Peter Mulvey sat down with fellow songwriter John Statz to pen “Old Men Drinking Seagram’s,” they ended up sketching a portrait of a few such… Continue reading Peter Mulvey and SistaStrings Drop Second Single “Old Men Drinking Seagram’s”
On the latest episode of Essentials Radio on Apple Music Hits, Estelle is joined by renowned Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff who discusses ‘The Harder They Come’ on the film and accompanying soundtrack’s 50th anniversary. He tells Apple Music about the origins of the project, Reggae music’s endurance, the stories behind notable tracks “Many Rivers To… Continue reading Jimmy Cliff Reflects on 'The Harder They Come' on the Film and Soundtrack's 50th Anniversary on Apple Music Hits
After a 4-year hiatus from the road, Roger Waters: This Is Not A Drill 2022 North American tour kicked off last night, July 6, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. This tour marks the first time that Waters has performed “in the round”. The show consisted of 20 Pink Floyd and Roger Waters… Continue reading ROGER WATERS THIS IS NOT A DRILL 2022 KICKED OFF JULY 6, 2022 AT THE PPG PAINTS ARENA IN PITTSBURGH, PA
Today, cultural collagists and Houston trio Khruangbin and Brooklyn based DJ/composer Quantic release an Amazon Original cover of Booker T. & The M.G.s’ “Green Onions,” the iconic instrumental R&B hit from 1962. Available only on Amazon Music, Khruangbin and Quantic’s take on the track is serene and celebrates the song’s 60th anniversary. Flowing, crisp guitar… Continue reading Khruangbin covers Booker T. & the M.G.’s iconic “Green Onions”
Earlier this year, Bozeman, Montana’s Kitchen Dwellers released their third full-length album Wise River. Since the release, the band has skyrocketed to consistently packed out venues and festival appearances with no signs of slowing down. This past Sunday, July 3 following Billy Strings’ performance at Pier Six Pavillion in the Baltimore Harbor, the grammy-winning flat… Continue reading Billy Strings joins Kitchen Dwellers in Baltimore