On November 13, independent Blix Street Records will release THE BEST OF EVA CASSIDY, a compilation of the music of the versatile, much-missed vocalist praised for her emotional range and interpretive skills. Proof of both qualities abounds on the collection, which gathers 19 performances from the Washington, D.C.-based Cassidy’s previous albums and adds a previously… Continue reading Blix Street Records Prepares "Best of Eva Cassidy" Collection
I despise the term “jamband” – wait – let me take that back – I dislike the word “jamband” when trying to describe a genre of music. This hasn’t always been the case. In the early 90’s, I was into Phish, the Grateful Dead and Widespread Panic, and these bands, while vastly different, did kind… Continue reading Death of the JAMBAND
Free Magic. Isn’t that what jazz-fusion is? Using a launch pad of some familiar melody, rhythmic riff, or instrumentation, and building it forward and outward until it gets really weird. That’s what Miles Davis realized about jazz music in the late 60s, that it was the root of all American music, and with that in… Continue reading Medeski Martin & Wood | 'Free Magic' | New Music Review
Tonight’s premiere of Nashville will have a very special guest appearance. The Del McCoury Band will show up in the halls of The Grand Ole Opry (in reality a second home to the band) and Ronnie even has himself a line! Listen carefully at the beginning after Rayna walks off stage and you’ll hear Eddie… Continue reading The Del McCoury Band on Nashville
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 11, 2012, indie-folk cellist Ben Sollee will kick off the official 2012 Vice Presidential Debate in his home state of Kentucky. Just before Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan square off inside Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts, Sollee and his trio have the prestigious honor of performing on the campus’… Continue reading Ben Sollee To Open Vice Presidential Debate @ Centre College
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band unleashed a promotional trifecta this week in support of their new album, Re-Doin’ It Hard, a remix of their March, 2012 studio release: Doin’ It Hard. Armed with the new album, a beautifully produced music video, and a brand new website to boot, the six-piece powerhouse is currently touring… Continue reading Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Unleashes A Trifecta
Following the release of 2011’s critically acclaimed Weather, Meshell Ndegeocello releases her 10th studio album, Pour une âme souveraine (“For a sovereign soul”), a dedication to fellow musician Nina Simone today. Joined by musicians Chris Bruce (guitar), Jebin Bruni (keys) and Deantoni Parks (drums), the singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist reworked some of the tracks… Continue reading Meshell Ndegeocello Releases New Album Today + Free MP3
Concord Records is going to have a contest – or more precisely a drawing – and give away a total of six box sets. To enter, all you have to do is send in your name and mailing address to keystonecompanions.com. You’ll have from now to November 12th to enter, with five winners being picked… Continue reading Win a Copy of a Jerry & Merl – The Keystone Box Set
This weekend, I was one of the luckiest people in the world. San Francisco had a banner weekend full of events, from Fleet Week to the World Cup to the Castro Street Fair to Litquake to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass—and that’s not to mention the athletic events that took place in the Bay Area. Such a… Continue reading 2012 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass | Review
Kyle Hollingsworth is excited to bring his Hop On Tour interactive fan experience on the road this fall with Kyle Hollingsworth Band. Hollingsworth will team up with Stone Brewing Company at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA, and The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA, for an exclusive meet & greet and tasting contest. Stay tuned… Continue reading Kyle Hollingsworth Announces Hop On Tour
