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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
This Sunday, March 10th, Trey Anastasio will be profiled on CBS Sunday Morning. He recently sat down with Anthony Mason to discuss a career that spans Phish, side projects, orchestras and Hands On A Hardbody.You can watch a quick preview of Anastasio’s profile here. Please check your local listings for times.
In early January of 2013, Whitewater Ramble gathered at Silo Sound in Denver, CO for a marathon recording session that took place over 8 days. The band then immediately hit the road with Railroad Earth for a five-night run across the Midwest before heading to New Jersey to mix the album, The band’s second studio… Continue reading Whitewater Ramble Release New Video, 'Fast As Lightning'
In an effort to save the universe from eminent doom, five Brooklyn-based producers were summoned by seven mysterious babes from outer space. Sent by powers unknown to save the galaxy from annihilation, the babes projected visions in the minds of the producers. They must now join forces to interpret these visions through sound as EXTRAORDINARY… Continue reading Gramatik Announces Side Project Extraordinary Magnitude
