The only detractor to using the word jazz to describe a genre of music that is too many different progressions have made it useless as an adjective. What does it mean when something is “jazzy”? Many would here a walking bass line accompanied by swinging guitar licks and a brass section leading a melody. Others… Continue reading John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension | 'Now Here This' | Review
Due to high demand, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended the deadline for entering songs until November 1, 2012. ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters, and entries are accepted online through the ISC platform, Sonicbids, ReverbNation, Broadjam, or through the mail. Within this extended deadline period, ISC will be offering some special… Continue reading International Songwriting Competition – Deadline Extended
Hot off his Grammy nomination for the Daft Punk remix on the Tron soundtrack, legendary drum and bass pioneer, PHOTEK, drops his new album KU:PALM on October 23, 2012, his first album in over a decade. After a brief time out, PHOTEK signaled he was back in the studio at the start of 2011 with the Avalanche EP – his first… Continue reading Photek Releases Brand New Album 'KU:Palm' on 10/30/12
DJ Shadow, who is rightly regarded as one of the most influential and consistently innovative artists to emerge from music in the last 20 years, released four collections of his finest recordings on September 25, 2012 via UMe. DJ Shadow is known as an electronic musical pioneer and “turntable mastermind” (Pitchfork). Reconstructed: The Best Of DJ… Continue reading DJ Shadow Announces US DJ Dates
Donna the Buffalo are on an extensive tour across the country and back. Having started in Florida at MagnoliaFest, they have made their way through the south and are on the way to Austin, TX where they will be playing Lambert’s this Saturday, October 27th. The travel on to Albuquerque and Flagstaff, and then into… Continue reading Donna the Buffalo Adds Dates in Floyd, the Midwest and Orlando
Born on Friday the 13th in Washington, D.C. and raised in Laurel, Maryland, Jeff Aug is a cool underground guitarist who has been living at the foothills of the Alps in Southern Germany for the last 14 years. He has toured with Allan Holdsworth, Soft Machine, Johnny A., Albert Lee, and has performed shows with… Continue reading Guitarist Jeff Aug releases new Album, sets new World Record
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson’s intriguing new album Wreck and Ruin reunites two of Australia’s most notable singer-songwriters, who also happen to be married. Chambers believes that their second album of duets, released October 22nd on Sugar Hill Records, will shine a light on their unique partnership as spouses as well as musicians. “I hope… Continue reading Kasey Chambers + Shane Nicholson Release Wreck & Ruin
On Wednesday, October 17th, The Heartless Bastards took to the stage at the Fox Theater and it was on- a relentlessly focused ride through stripped down, American garage style rock and roll. The frills were minimal and the sound was across-the-board bold and driving. Lead vocalist/guitarist Erika Wennerstrom has somewhat of a Joan Jett/Chrissy Hynde… Continue reading Heartless Bastards | Fox Theater | 10/17/12 | Review
Leftover Salmon is happy to welcome some very special guests for Thanksgiving weekend at Boulder Theater. On 11/23 Jason Carter (of The Del McCoury Band) will join the band. On 11/24 Andy Hall (of The Infamous Stringdusters) will be in the house! Looking forward to a special weekend… The guys had such a fabulous time… Continue reading Leftover Salmon Welcomes Special Guests for Thanksgiving Shows
The Mimi Fishman Foundation has launched a new on-line charity auction that features several New Years Eve ticket/poster packages as well as Phish memorabilia featuring a very rare kick drum head that was used by Phish in the 90’s and has been signed by the band. The auction also includes a large number of Phish… Continue reading Mimi Fishman Auction Live, Includes Phish, SCI, Umphrey's McGee
