Jeff Crosby & The Refugees are pleased to announce a West Coast tour supporting musical influence and Cosmic Sex School Records label mate, Jerry Joseph. Hitting the road in support of their most recent EP release, “Silent Conversations” this run of shows is a follow up to this past summer’s tour where Jeff opened for… Continue reading Jeff Crosby & The Refugees Announce New Tour
Friday, December 27th & Saturday, December 28th, React Presents two nights of ZEDS DEAD at the Aragon Ballroom. Special Guest MADEON opens up for the Friday, All Ages show, with RL GRIME on Saturday for the 18+ event. More special guests TBA in the coming weeks.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM CST at… Continue reading [React Presents] ZEDS DEAD 'Altered States' Tour w/ Madeon & RL Grime
I have walked so far, so far…I’ll concede, I suppose it’s easy to get a little jaded to old-hand refinement these days, what with the driving influx of fresh bubblegum content fit for chewing in three-minute stretches. For those artists—including our own Susanna and her most recent partner Ensemble neoN—who dive into deep cuts as… Continue reading Susanna and Ensemble neoN | The Forester | Review
Embark on an exciting journey with Eric Lambert‘s new CD, “Maiden Voyage,” officially being released on October 26, 2013. The feel-good record is pure Americana, featuring eight new, original songs inspired by Eric’s life and unique views on musical expression. It aims to capture the energy and raw expression of a live performance, backed up… Continue reading Eric Lambert's "Maiden Voyage" Sets Sale Oct. 26
The Charleston, SC duo Shovels & Rope entered the Americana Awards & Honors last week leading all nominations with four. The multi-talented husband & wife team of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent left the historic Ryman Auditorium that evening with two of the top honors, Song of the Year (“Birmingham”) and Emerging Artist of… Continue reading Shovels & Rope Win Song of the Year @ 2013 Americana Awards
Starting tonight in Brooklyn, NY, Dumpstaphunk will join legendary soul singer Lionel Richie for several dates on his “All Hits All Night Long” 2013 fall tour, pairing the Grammy-winner’s classic pop songs with the dirtiest funk New Orleans has to offer. Dumpstaphunk will perform new music from their July 2013 release Dirty Word, supporting Richie… Continue reading Just Announced: Dumpstaphunk Joins Lionel Richie's Fall Tour
After a beach-bumming, sun-soaking, toe-tapping, sold-out great time was had earlier this year, Dark Star Orchestra and Island Gigs are excited to be teaming up once again to host the Jamaican JAM IN THE SAND II at the adults only (all-inclusive) Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica, February 28 – March 4,… Continue reading Steel Pulse and The Bridge Join DSO in Jamaica for Jam in the Sand II
Kung Fu have announced their Fall tour dates and Winter festival schedule taking them up and down the East Coast. The five-piece will also be playing a Phish after party on October 26 in Worchester, a Halloween show at Gramercy Theater in NYC with Twiddle, Bear Creek Music Festival on November 14 & 15, Jungle… Continue reading Kung Fu Announce 2013 Fall Tour
Grateful Dead songwriter Robert Hunter talks about creating songs and performing, remembers Garcia, Dylan, Joplin, and reflects on being a test subject for CIA experiments with psychedelic drugs. This is a full transcript of the interview for Reuters, held Aug. 22, 2013. A link to Reuters story is here: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE98F07720130916 A – Randall. That’s an… Continue reading Robert Hunter Interview with Reuters unpublished excerpts
The Werk Out Music and Arts Festival was a great way to close my festival season. Held September 12-14th at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, this festival was full of some the midwest’s favorite musicians and artists. It was an absolutely beautiful weekend to spend outside, although it was a bit chilly at night, the… Continue reading The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival 2013 | Review & Photos