Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Pretenders, The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current “second act” as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has… Continue reading Nick Lowe's Quality Rock & Roll Revue @ White Eagle Hall
Multi Blues Music Award nominee Al Basile brings his original songs and stories to life on the new CD, Me & the Originator, releasing June 15 on Sweetspot Records. Produced by Duke Robillard, who also adds his guitar talents on the new disc, Me & the Originator showcases Al’s abilities as a storyteller in poems… Continue reading Al Basile Brings His Songs and Stories to Life on New CD
Hungry March Band has been performing for over twenty years and is a potpourri of genuine musical talent. The downtown NYC institution has gained a cult following and garner critical accolades, including Time Out NYC which described them as, “NYC’s finest guerrilla ambulatory music ensemble.” The band wields many styles, referencing dub, rock, ska, metal,… Continue reading Hungry March Band Set To Release New Album June 1st
Moogfest, the annual celebration of the legacy of inventor and synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog, lit up downtown Durham this weekend in the festival’s third year with a fresh look, renewed energy, and major contribution to the city’s economy. The Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau announced on Friday that the festival is expected to generate about… Continue reading Moogfest 2018 in Review
Stroll Down Penny Lane is a live concert of songs by the most iconic songwriter of our time. The music is embellished with stories, evocative images, a musical education of sorts, and animation. Stroll Down Penny Lane will play at the historic and elegant Bellevue Club on Lake Merritt. While flying across the world, unraveling… Continue reading Stroll Down Penny Lane Pays Tribute to Paul McCartney
Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has released their new self-titled full-length studio album today (5/18) via their own label, Three Prong Records. The 17-track album–currently sitting at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart and #13 on their overall Top Albums chart–features guest appearances by J Boog and Tyrone’s Jacket on new single “Danger” along… Continue reading IRATION Releases Self-Titled Studio Album Today
For as long as most residents of the San Francisco Bay Area can remember, radio station FM 105.3 has had a significant impact on the local music scene. From featuring up and coming artists to facilitating some of the area’s most iconic concerts each and every year, their influence is well known, so naturally when… Continue reading BFD 2018 | Review & Photos
Singer/Songwriter Phil Cook is gearing up for the release of PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG, a collection of roots and gospel-infused songs written with a common message of community in each track. PAMD comes out June 1 on Psychic Hotline/Thirty Tigers. Pre-order PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG here. Cook’s newest single is “Another Mother’s Son,” a modern-day… Continue reading Phil Cook's New Single "Another Mother's Son" Out Now
In a vast ocean of artists trying to find their sound, duo Towne‘s new album Audacious – out tomorrow – is just that: a bold fusion of alternative pop with folk country undertones and a convicted vocal from Steevie Steeves that confidently proves they’ve found what some never will. Equally as enticing is the lyric… Continue reading Towne | 'Audacious' | Review
Blind Melon wrapped up six rare concert dates May 8th at Concord Music Hall, Chicago for a fanatical house of fans. This was a rare treat, and the audience knew it. With their reformation in 2007 featuring singer Travis Warren stepping in for Shannon Hoon after his passing away, it was a seemingly impossible task… Continue reading Blind Melon | Concord Music Hall | 5/08/18
