Sol Driven Train head back out on the road for a mix of city festival and club show dates across the East Coast this summer. The 5-piece horn-infused ‘Low Country Roots Rock Band’ had a busy spring with a heavy touring schedule and the release of Underdog, an album that has spent many weeks at… Continue reading Sol Driven Train – Tour and Dashed Idol Dreams
The rock/fusion quartet TAUK announces they will return to the stage with the legendary group, Robert Randolph & The Family Band for three select dates this summer. The shows are set for Aug. 2 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9 at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, and Aug 10 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester,… Continue reading TAUK to open 3 shows for Robert Randolph and The Family Band
The music scene in Asheville, NC has been thriving as of late; however, the “word is out” so to say, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out in the musical hotbed of the Carolinas. The Get Right Band has the entire puzzle pieces needed to do just that, and their new EP Shake demonstrates… Continue reading The Get Right Band | Shake | New Music Review
I’m coming up on my fourth Wakarusa, and it’s hard to put into words exactly what I’m the most excited about because I just come into the festival KNOWING I’m going to have a great time. Each and every year the festival grows, and I can’t wait to see what all is on-site for the… Continue reading Top 5 things you can expect from Wakarusa 2013
Avid Beatles fans have been blaming Yoko Ono for the break-up of the Beatles for over 40 years. In a surprise gesture, Paul McCartney has come to her defense, stating that she did not cause the break-up, during an interview with Sir David Frost that will air later this year on Al Jazeera English Television. “She… Continue reading Paul McCartney Comes to Yoko Ono's Defense On Eve Documentary
Studio album purists might have a sound argument when it comes to certain rock acts, but few Deadheads would ever argue that the quality of the Grateful Dead‘s studio work superseded their live recordings. Most of their studio albums we’re muddled down by the likes of Warner Brothers, big time L.A. record executives that wanted… Continue reading Grateful Dead | Dave's Picks Volume 6 | Review
Umphrey’s McGee is proud to unveil their latest live video offering for your sensory enjoyment. The first ever four-night New Year’s celebration at the legendary Tabernacle in Atlanta is now available for pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download. There are a myriad of options to relive these four incredible nights of music, all in… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee Live from the Tabernacle on DVD & Blu-ray
BottleRock held its inaugural festival last weekend at Napa Valley’s Expo Fairgrounds under a scorching sun, but the heat wasn’t enough to keep the crowds away. Downtown Napa Valley became BottleRock Central, swarming with crossing guard-policemen and retailers pushing their goods, and in many cases, their parking lots. Nearby neighbors set up pizza and lemonade… Continue reading 2013 BottleRock Napa Valley Festival | Review & Photos
VER LA LUZ, Scott Tournet’s first solo album since 2006’s Everyone You Meet Is Fighting A Hard Battle, hits streets today. The self-produced and independently released effort was recorded and engineered by Mike Kamoo (The Stereotypes, The Loons, Lights On), who engineered and mixed VER LA LUZ at his Earthling Studios in San Diego. Listen… Continue reading Grace Potter & The Nocturnals' Guitarist Scott Tournet Releases Solo Album
The Les Paul Foundation continues to change the face of music through various grants awarded to organizations around the country. The foundation’s support of Guitars for Vets, a program headquartered in Milwaukee, helps in supporting veterans who graduate from its programs obtain guitars. Throughout his life Les Paul was an innovator who invented multi-track recording and… Continue reading The Les Paul Foundation Continues to Change Lives
