The Heavy Pets kick off their 8th year as a band and close out 2013 with a solid run of shows including three nights with new super group Incidental Animals (Kyle of The String Cheese Incident; Dan, Steve & Dave of ALO; and Jennifer Hartswick of Trey Anastasio Band), three nights with The Revivalists and… Continue reading The Heavy Pets Close Out 2013 with 900th Show
After a brief hiatus while bringing together a fresh lineup, Cornmeal is back at it…and in a big way! After playing a few select shows in early November, Cornmeal is very excited to be back in their hometown of Chicago for one of their favorite traditions, the 13th annual Cornmeal Thanksgiving show at the Vic… Continue reading After Brief Hiatus, Cornmeal Plans Thanksgiving Show
The Royal Potato Family has announced the February 4, 2014 release of This Is The Town: A Tribute to Nilsson (Volume One), a 20-track collection that celebrates the artistry and songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. Produced by Kenny Siegal and recorded over the course of 2013 at Old Soul Studios in Catskill, NY,… Continue reading Nilsson Tribute feat. Langhorne Slim, Marco Benevento, Yellowbirds
In the case of psychedelic freakrock group Moon Honey, depth is the name of the game. Whether it’s in the heightened lyrics—”When Edvard was sixteen, he beamed through the flap of a mask” references painter Edvard Munch as a teenager—or the restless path of the songs, Moon Honey is utilizing the psychedelic adjective to good… Continue reading Moon Honey's Self-Portrait Beneath Woman's Mask Out Now
In music, breaking rules and challenging conventional wisdom are often deliberate efforts to establish a marketing niche, but for Rog & Glenn they’re a natural state of being.The duo’s January 2013 release, Close The Club, garnered rave reviews from indie music critics with long attention spans but violated the modern requirement that pop and rock… Continue reading Similar Approach, Different Result: Rog & Glenn's Second Release of 2013, Martians, Out Soon
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Turkuaz & Springdale Quartet at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 09th, 2014. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 15th at 12:00pm for $10 advanced or $12 day of show.The Brooklyn-based funk army known as Turkuaz “is like tossing a lit match into a… Continue reading Turkuaz & Springdale Quartet at the Fox Theatre | 1/09/14
The Infamous Stringdusters will embark on a winter tour starting in the Midwest, leading them to Boulder, Colorado and back east while raising the profile of the devastating floods that took place in Colorado in September. Additionally, The Infamous Stringdusters will release their first new single in nearly two years aptly named “Road To Boulder” written by the band’s Andy Hall while he… Continue reading The Infamous Stringdusters Launch Road To Boulder Tour Dec. 4th
This weekend The Travelin’ McCourys hit the Midwest with their popular touring festival – The Bluegrass Ball. For all 3 shows (Madison, Bloomington IN, and Chicago) they were joined by String Cheese Incident‘s Bill Nershi on guitar. The Bluegrass Ball was born out of the spirit of bluegrass festivals – the special memories made of… Continue reading Special Guests join The Travelin' McCourys for their Bluegrass Ball
Few people are truly aware of the extent of Buddy Guy‘s influence. If you do not think that he is one of the greatest guitarist’s of all time, then your favorite guitarist probably does. Without this legend, other legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page would not have been… Continue reading Buddy Guy – Rhythm, Blues, & Boulder
And I don’t even mind. Elephant Revival‘s Bonnie Paine is nothing short of magic. Greek mythology tells of dangerous and beautiful creatures called Sirens who would lure nearby sailors with their enchanting music, only to have them shipwreck tragically on the shores of their islands. A Siren is a symbol of the dangerous yet sacred… Continue reading Bonnie Paine Stole My Boyfriend
