Chicago band Local Motive‘s leader Mike Vinopal announced that their show Sat. 8/12 at The Elbo Room will be their vinyl release party for their first LP. The night will feature sets from Local Motive as well as Flowtone, The Fonzie Scheme, & Bishop. The show starts at 8pm. $10 at the door. The first single from the album, “Twig,” debuted on 101WKQX during James Van Osdol’s local music show, DEMO 312. Local Motive celebrated the release of their… Continue reading Local Motive to release first vinyl LP
So far 2017 has been a year of leaps and bounds for Minneapolis’s funk bringers, PHO. They kicked off the year with a short run with The Motet, spent Mardi Gras opening up for the Eric Krasno Band, played a packed hometown show at the Triple Rock on Prince’s Memorial Day, performed a successful run… Continue reading PHO Unveils 2017 Fall Tour Plans
The Central Coast of California has become a bit of a no man’s land for hard rock and especially heavy metal bands since the dawn of the millennium. Santa Barbara County, home to copious amounts of live pop music has seen very little in the way of hardcore rock as of late. One of the… Continue reading AFI | Vina Robles Amphitheater | Review
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TRIO is pianist David Ian‘s long-awaited full-length follow up to his debut success Vintage Christmas (2011). The album will be released via Prescott Records (distributed by Naxos of America) on November 3, 2017. VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TRIO features instrumental-only jazz trio interpretations of Christmas favorites using the most minimal elements–highlighting Ians craft as pianist… Continue reading David Ian's Vintage Christmas Trio out 11/3
If you like Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, and Kasey Musgraves, you will love Ali Handal. Her sass and up-front attitude is refreshing, insightful and beautiful. Her guitar prowess is playful and technically flawless. The phrase That’s What She Said, has been used in our culture for a while but not really put into a musical… Continue reading Ali Handal to release new album on 9/8
Organic Fest returns to the Blue Mountain Event Center this August 11, 12 and 13, rage with us in the space between treble and bass! Set in the verdant mountains of Calaveras County just three hours out from San Francisco, Organic Fest is an intimate experience unlike any other camping music festival. The organizers—Organic Events,… Continue reading Organic Fest Reveals Full 2017 Lineup
Catfood Records announces a September 15 release date for Waiting for the Train, the new CD from Blues Music Award-winning singer Johnny Rawls. Produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer Jim Gaines, Waiting for the Train was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, with additional recording at Bessie Blue Studio in Stantonville, Tennessee. On the new… Continue reading Johnny Rawls set to release new CD in Sept.
It was already going to be an unusual evening in Hollywood which is saying something in a town known for its strange excesses especially in the entertainment world. Sufjan Stevens was set to play his new exotic album Planetarium as part of the summer evening concert series at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The series features… Continue reading Sufjan Stevens & Friends | Hollywood, CA
Join the Jerry Garcia Family in celebration of Jerry’s 75th birthday! The celebration will be led by Bob Weir & The Campfire Band and also features the Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Band, an all-star band featuring original Jerry Garcia Band members Melvin Seals, Jackie LaBranch, and Gloria Jones plus Oteil Burbridge, Kamasi Washington, Tom Hamilton… Continue reading Live Tonight – Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Concert
Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has announced their fall headlining “Intergalactic Tour” featuring support from Fortunate Youth and Through The Roots (on select dates). Tickets for the 19-date outing are now on sale to the public as of today (Friday, August 4). The “Intergalactic Tour” kicks off October 24 in Lawrence, KS and will take… Continue reading IRATION Announces Fall Intergalactic Tour
