Dynamic Roots Music Singer/Songwriter Gina Sicilia Readies New CD

Dynamic roots music singer/songwriter Gina Sicilia announces an April 30 release date for It Wasn’t Real, her new CD on the VizzTone Label Group, which promises to expand her burgeoning career as one of the most creative, exciting and diverse artists in the genre today.Produced by Grammy-winner Glenn Barrett, It Wasn’t Real was recorded at… Continue reading Dynamic Roots Music Singer/Songwriter Gina Sicilia Readies New CD

Phish's 2013 Summer Tour Includes Toronto, Chicago, SPAC, Jersey

Phish will kick off their 2013 summer tour at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, ME on July 3 before beginning a three night run at Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center July 5-7. Phish will then head up through the Northeast before hitting Chicago.  Phish then heads out to the West Coast and Colorado. The full… Continue reading Phish's 2013 Summer Tour Includes Toronto, Chicago, SPAC, Jersey

History of The Eagles Pre-Order Begins Today!

Capitol Records has acquired the exclusive DVD/Blu-ray rights to History of the Eagles, the iconic band’s acclaimed documentary, which is set for release on Tuesday, April 30. This exceptional three-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre –… Continue reading History of The Eagles Pre-Order Begins Today!

Locust | You'll Be Safe Forever | Review

For those out of the loop (myself included, prior to a brush-up via press release and some idle internet perusing), Locust originally left its mark in the nineties as the ambient solo venture of London’s Mark Van Hoen. Listening to the digital musician’s output from that period reveals calculated electronic soundscapes with a collective beating… Continue reading Locust | You'll Be Safe Forever | Review

Steep Canyon Rangers w/Jeff Sipe | Boulder, CO | 3/9/13 | Review

North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers have been picking quality bluegrass since their formation in the early 2000s, but it took a little while for their well-deserved recognition and success to begin snowballing. Sure it helped in 2009 when comedian first and banjoist second Steve Martin recruited the gang as his touring support (really Martin supported… Continue reading Steep Canyon Rangers w/Jeff Sipe | Boulder, CO | 3/9/13 | Review

Rex Foundation Receives Major Gift & More News

The Rex Foundation has recently received a major gift of $550,000, having been designated as the primary beneficiary of the estate of David Thorberson. Needless to say, this extraordinary contribution provides a tremendous boost to support Rex endeavors.  Please click here to read more about this gift and the person behind it.  All of us… Continue reading Rex Foundation Receives Major Gift & More News

Spring Fling Underway For Eric Lambert & Friends

Eric Lambert & Friends (ELF) have embarked on a Spring Fling with the Chicago suburbs and beyond. The new show dates span March and April, with stops at many new venues. The rockin’ Americana stringband will be bringing their original music experience to the great people of Peoria, Chicago, Lombard, Crystal Lake, Rock Island, LaSalle,… Continue reading Spring Fling Underway For Eric Lambert & Friends

New John K. Band shows in VA, MD & NJ

This is my first newsletter of the year, so… welcome 2013!  Thanks for your continued subscription to the JK Wireservice.  I use ReverbNation to maintain this subscription list (similar to Constant Contact, but music-oriented), and if you are interested, they have an entire social network dedicated to music.  Also, if you wish to unsubscribe, please… Continue reading New John K. Band shows in VA, MD & NJ

Sarah Petrella | 'Summer' | Review

One can say that Sarah Petrella‘s path to the release of her debut EP started from the moment she was born. She wrote her first song before the age of 10, and went on to immerse herself in musical theatre. Now, Sarah brings her lifelong passion for songwriting to the world via a three song… Continue reading Sarah Petrella | 'Summer' | Review

Slash: Partners with Angry Birds Space For 'Slashbird'

Once in a while an authentic and organic collaboration between artists and brands comes along…After introducing his first two music apps last year, Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH got a call from Rovio, the creator of the popular mobile game Angry Birds. A longtime fan of the game… Continue reading Slash: Partners with Angry Birds Space For 'Slashbird'