Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien, known for their solo work as well as for stints in high-profile bands, have united for a live album. Titled We’re Usually a Lot Better Than This, and due for release October 9, 2012 on the Full Light Records label through Thirty Tigers, the album was recorded during two separate… Continue reading Darrell Scott & Tim O'Brien team for live album, out in October
The Appetite for Construction album/hat combo drops on Tuesday, August 21st. The hat and custom album flash drive package will ONLY be available for order, online. You may also see it at Samples’ and Grassroots’ merchandise booths at select shows, events and festivals across the country. Don’t wait though! There are only 420 special edition Samples Grassroots… Continue reading Samples & Grassroots California Release Appetite for Construction
The wheel is turning and before you know it, we’ll be ringing in 2013, with plenty of Dark Star Orchestra to celebrate with as the Cosmic New Year’s Run is now set. Our six guys and a girl will hit the road for four shows right after Christmas, returning to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Huntington, NY.… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Announces Cosmic New Years in Long Island
Old Faithful (7 Walkers) blew again, as is does, this past Friday night at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH. The show kicked off at 8:00P, just as the sun was going down. All it took to get the party started was the first twang of the guitar string… Continue reading 7 Walkers Celebrate Garcia's 70th @ Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame
Jorma Kaukonen has been and continues to be an inventive player from his timeless music as member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, Jefferson Airplane days, through out Hot Tuna, and his own dynamic solo career. All shows include Barry Mitterhoff on a variety of instruments. Barry Mitterhoff is a mandolinist who… Continue reading Inventive & Timeless Jorma Kaukonen Goes Out on Fall Tour
Though there are plenty of Texas swing and Red Dirt bands claiming roots in the Lone Star state, the Von Ehrics leave tradition on the railroad tracks out in the rain, letting it rust and corrode until they can bend it into their own warped brand that they call Texas-styled country punk rock and roll.… Continue reading Von Ehrics | Two Foot Stomp | CD Review
Brazos Stone is representative of Red Dirt bands of the southwest but definitely is not typical. Though the press has said they’re from Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and Ft Worth, they really all grew up in Throckmorton TX, a town of 800 people with a general store, a post office, two banks, a gas station, three… Continue reading Brazos Stone | Pleasurable Pain | Review
Legendary ska-punk-funk rockers FISHBONE will be heading out again for The World’s Most Powerful Adhesive Tour starting August 24 with 30+ cities across the US including Hermosa Beach, Portland, Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Tempe, Las Vegas and many more stops; then landing back in Southern Cali to finish their tour at Yost Theater in Santa Ana, with… Continue reading FISHBONE Announces The World's Most Powerful Adhesive Tour
Cloud 9 Adventures announces today Panic en la Playa Dos, the much anticipated sequel to last year’s inaugural sold-out event with Widespread Panic in paradise. This year is set to take place on the stunning sandy beaches of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Panic en la Playa Dos features Widespread Panic performing four full shows over… Continue reading Widespread Panic Announces First Shows Back in Paradise
The NYC-based rock/fusion quartet TAUK announces today they will join the lineup of Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival to be held October 11-13th in Ozark, Arkansas. TAUK will play Saturday, October 13th at 8pm. The band has spent the past summer turning heads with their electrifying instrumental performances at Bonnaroo, Hangout Music Festival, Summer… Continue reading TAUK To Play Yonder Mountain String Band's Harvest Music Fest.
