Louisiana music legends Bobby Rush and Dr. John, two of the most colorful figures in the blues, have known each other for more than 50 years. They met as young men in their 20s on the early 1960s R&B circuit and have remained good friends ever since. “When they’re telling stories it’s hilarious because they’re talking… Continue reading Bobby Rush, Dr. John & Blinddog Smokin' unite on 'Decisions' album
The 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park for a ninth year on Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. 2014 marks the tenth year that Pitchfork has curated and produced a summer music festival in Chicago. The independently run, three-day event offers an exciting and diverse lineup along with one of… Continue reading Announcing The 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival, July 18-20
After nearly a decade of global touring, seven solo albums on labels such as Pretty Lights Music, Old Tacoma Records, Hefty Records, and Mush, Eliot Lipp‘s status as an electronic music pioneer is known to scene experts and weekend warriors alike. Named one of Vibe Magazines top 10 fastest rising DJs (Summer 2013) Vibe says “Eliot Lipp… Continue reading Eliot Lipp Announces Several Dates w/ Grouch & Eligh
The 2014 John Hartford Memorial Festival (JHMF) Songwriting Contest has begun accepting entries, marking the start of its second year inspiring songwriters to go where they haven’t gone before. The songwriting contest is a little different than most, as it takes part in ensuring the legacy of John Hartford continues and thrives. Contest winners are… Continue reading JHMF Songwriting Contest Inspires Originality through History
X Games MUSIC returns to downtown Aspen’s Wagner Park this weekend with four globally recognized musical guests performing as part of the X Games Aspen 2014 event. Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Phoenix and international dance music superstar Tiësto anchor the two nights of music. Each night features an opening set – high-energy indie rock… Continue reading X Games MUSIC Featuring Tiesto, Phoenix, Matt & Kim, and Axwell
The Revivalists and Moon Taxi will be heading out on the road together to co-headline eight shows beginning April 3, 2014 in Auburn, AL. The tour will hit Baton Rouge (LA), Oxford (MS), Charlottesville (VA), Philadelphia (PA) and will include two Brooklyn (NY) shows before wrapping in Washington (DC) on April 19, 2014. Read more… Continue reading The Revivalists & Moon Taxi Announce Co-Headline Tour
Buffalo’s Aqueous has announced the first leg of their spring tour for March 2014. The tour will hit several familiar markets and 2 new ones in Kenilworth, NJ, and Plains PA. Also announced is a 4 week Wednesday residency at Burlington VT’s Nectar’s. Tour dates belo Aqueous also celebrated the birth of 2014 by releasing… Continue reading Aqueous announces Spring Tour Leg 1/Releases Live Nugs Vol 4
Billed as “The greatest concert Pianist that you have probably never heard of”, a feature length documentary about the life of William DeVan is being made by filmmaker, Michael Gordon. The feature length documentary titled, “Nothing To Fall Back Upon“, is a real life story about music, passion, dreams and striving to overcome everything in… Continue reading Concert Pianist Story is being Documented by Big Fat Monster Films
AURA Music & Arts Festival will have its first official on-site pre-party in its 5-year history in February. Kicking things off Thursday, Feb. 13, fans are invited to get settled at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) a night early and enjoy music from three of Florida’s finest bands in the scene –… Continue reading AURA Music & Arts Festival to hold first pre-party February 13
Considered one of the leaders in the U.S Reggae Movement, reggae artist Mighty Mystic‘s fresh sound and musical diversity has proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of all ages, and from all walks of… Continue reading Mighty Mystic to release new album, Concrete World
