The new album from young African-Canadian roots phenom Kaia Kater couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins, American roots music is needed more than ever to remind us of the troubled pathways of our own history. Born of African-Caribbean descent in Québec, Kaia Kater grew up between two worlds:… Continue reading Kaia Kater's New Album Drops Today
“As an archivist and Dead Head, this boxed set is about as exciting as it gets. Musically, it features five exhilarating, dynamic nights in the summer of 1978. The sound quality is impeccable, as would be expected from Betty Cantor-Jackson’s always-pristine recordings. The rarity of the first three nights, and the hall-of-fame pedigree of the… Continue reading July 1978: The Complete Recordings Shipping Now!
Cloud 9 Adventures has announced the initial lineup and new details for the annual destination concert vacation, Dominican Holidaze, held December 1-5, 2016. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Holidaze, the four-night all-inclusive event is returning to the beautiful Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa and expanding to include its brand new neighbor, Now Onyx… Continue reading Dominican Holidaze Announces Annual Tropical Concert Adventure
Carter Vintage Guitars has acquired the earliest example of Gibson’s iconic cherry sunburst Les Paul guitar, the model made famous by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman and numerous other influential rock guitarists. The Les Paul Model, as it was originally called, had been introduced in 1952 with a gold finish on the top, but… Continue reading First Les Paul 'Burst Comes to Carter Vintage Guitars
Leading up to the spring equinox on Sunday, March 20th, the Serenity Gathering of bass heads and Burning Man faithful at Joshua Tree National Park featured a roller coaster of personalities, scheduled and improvised, that all but guaranteed a good time all along the way. Despite technical difficulties with the speaker systems and noise complaints… Continue reading Serenity Gathering 2016 | Review & Photos
Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, Calif., Americana band DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS has built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each performance. In just a few years, they have positioned themselves, wrote Portland Metronome, “at the forefront of a youthful generation trying to redefine what string music is and what it can do.”… Continue reading Just Announced: Dead Winter Carpenters + Grant Farm @ Fox Theatre
Not one for slowing down, Kiefer Sutherland will carry the momentum from his live shows to Canada this June, as he adds 11 new tour dates to his North American tour in support of his debut album, Down In A Hole, available this summer (release date to be announced). Click here to listen to “Not… Continue reading Kiefer Sutherland Adds New Canadian Dates
In the weeks following pop icon Prince‘s untimely passing, hordes of respected entertainers paid their respects through acknowledgement or performance. Once again, an artist’s full depth and impact is celebrated strongest posthumously. That is not to say that Prince’s impact as a musician and atypical sex symbol wasn’t already deeply influential. Take funk saxophonist and… Continue reading Karl Denson's 'Dirty Mind' Tribute | Review
Every Thursday at Cervantes Other Side in Denver, CO they feature a bluegrass night. On this night, Joseph James Brewing Company featured this week’s Grass For That Ass jam. This weekly tradition down in the Five Points section of this musical city has become a weekly occurrence for some of the bluegrass dedicated. On this… Continue reading Daniella Katzir Band, Old Salt Union, & Friends Without Benefits
The Haunted Windchimes took to the studio with Guitarist/Mandolinist/Producer Chandler Pratt, best known for his work with The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, to record their 6th album, an LP on their own label Blank Tape Records. Rattle Your Bones offered an opportunity for the talented quartet from Pueblo, CO to release another fine example… Continue reading Haunted Windchimes | Rattle Your Bones
