MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD today (3/27) partnered with Relix to premiere the official music video for “Crazy For You” for which Franti did over 200 takes to complete–avoiding computer-generated graphics or the utilization of green-screens. The song–a joyously upbeat rhythmic pop song that highlights Franti’s soulful vocals and encompasses his socially conscious outlook–is from his… Continue reading Michael Franti & Spearhead New Video
As the members of YES prepare for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2017–Friday, April 7 at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY–drummer ALAN WHITE looks back on the band’s nearly 50-year history and what’s still to come for one of the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive… Continue reading YES Looks Back And Forward As Their Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Nears
Now in stores and all online digital sites is THE STRING QUARTETS, the new album by Jethro Tull‘s Ian Anderson and The Carducci String Quartet. THE STRING QUARTETS features the classic songs of Jethro Tull, arranged and orchestrated by Ian’s keyboardist John O’Hara. Ian plays flute on most of the tracks and even sings a… Continue reading Ian Anderson: String Quartet Out Now
The 15th Annual Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival (JTMF) is happening May 18-21. Slated as one of the nation’s premier family friendly festivals, JTMF is also a place where lasting friendships are created, the element of belonging is tangible, and the experience is real. The music is diverse, and the Kidsville schedule is action packed.… Continue reading Joshua Tree Music Fest. Announce Lineup
Formula 5 has announced dates for their All Points North Spring Tour. All Points North, the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign in Fall 2016, is the third studio release from the Upstate, NY jamband and will be released on April 14. Themes of death, rebirth, and moving on make All Points North a more… Continue reading Formula 5 to Release 'All Points North' 4/14
Mary Frances, keyboardist and vocalist from Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, releases her first solo record, A New Perspective. The album includes 12 original R&B/Soul tracks featuring guest artists Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), Evan Cobb (Cage the Elephant, The Dynamites), Lee Allen (Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band), Derrick Johnson (Yo Mama’s Big Fat… Continue reading Mary Frances Release First Solo Album
The second day of the Starry Nites Festival began under cloudy skies on Sunday, March 19. The event took place at Live Oak Campgrounds, which sits high above Santa Barbara, in the immaculate wilderness between the San Raphael and Santa Ynez Mountains. The area has a rich history, once used as a campsite for 19th… Continue reading Starry Nites Festival 2017 | Day 2 | Review
Stony Plain Records announces a May 5 U.S. release date for the vinyl LP edition of Time to Roll, the fifth album by award-winning Canadian blues/rock trio, MonkeyJunk. Time to Roll is unique in that it incorporates elements of all four of their previous recordings with added maturity in songwriting and instrumentation, cementing MonkeyJunk’s originality and sound as… Continue reading MonkeyJunk set to release "Time to Roll"
The Zombies have begun what they are calling their last tour performing the full “Odessey and Oracle” album on the 50th anniversary of their recording at EMI Records’ Abbey Road Studios in London. The 1967-released “Odessey and Oracle” by British Invasion super stars, The Zombies, was originally performed and recorded by: Colin Blunstone, lead vocalist, Rod… Continue reading The Zombies "Odessey and Oracle" Tour
Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power – always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. From their days playing together as teenagers in the Washington, DC area, through years of inventive Psychedelic rock in San Francisco (1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jorma
