Skerik, the enduringly saxophonic, punk jazz iconoclast, has announced the first ever U.S. tour by his latest project, Bandalabra. The four-piece, Seattle-based unit also includes Andy Coe on electric guitar, Evan Flory Barnes on upright bass and Dvonne Lewis on drums. Earlier this year Bandalabra quietly released a digital exclusive debut album, Live At The… Continue reading Skerik's Bandalabra Announce 17 City U.S. Tour
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the formation of the new band AMERICAN DRIVE. This high octane bluegrass band includes group members of J.D. Crowe & The New South who are carrying on now that J.D. Crowe has announced his retirement. AMERICAN DRIVE includes the talents of: Rickey Wasson (Lead/harmony Vocals, Guitar), Dwight McCall… Continue reading New Band Announcement: High Octane Bluegrass by American Drive
97.3 KBCO & Z2 Entertainment are proud to present Michael Kiwanuka at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, September 30th. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 10th for $15.00 in advance & $17 day of show.With Michael Kiwanuka, it’s all about the voice. A voice that he describes as “hitting straight through to the core” with… Continue reading Just Announced: Michael Kiwanuka @ Fox Theatre | 9/30/12
On August 7, to celebrate 12 years of touring and playing the song “Ocean,” John Butler will issue an official video of the fan favorite and give away a revelatory re-recording of the cherished track, tying into his latest live double-disc release, Tin Shed Tales (Jarrah Records). The stunning performance-style video of “Ocean” will be released with… Continue reading John Butler Releases Live Solo Two Disc Set
Two Brothers’ Roundhouse in Aurora, IL will host Pete Jive & Old Shoe as they perform a “songs of Jerry Garcia” inspired set on Friday, August 10, 2012. Jerry Garcia would have turned 70 years old just a few days ago. In homage to this classic icon, Old Shoe front man Paul Priest says Jerry… Continue reading Old Shoe will perform "Songs of Jerry Garcia" @ Two Brothers
Hot off a continuously successful festival season, relentless Paper Diamond is once again hitting the road on his headling Night Vision Tour 2012. Be sure to catch this progressive and thrilling producer and DJ as he makes his way across the expanse of the US. Paper Diamond will also return his hometown state’s Ogden Theater in… Continue reading Paper Diamond Announces Night Vision Tour 2012
Multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award nominee John Lee Hooker, Jr. announces a September 18 release date for his exciting new CD, All Hooked Up, on his own Steppin’ Stone Records, with national distribution by INgrooves Fontana. The new CD was produced by renowned writer/producer Larry Batiste, recorded at Pajama Recording Studios in Oakland, California,… Continue reading John Lee Hooker, Jr. Is "All Hooked Up" on New CD
Imagine you were at a Grateful Dead Show or any other concert for that matter, and you could BYOB, liquor, cooler, food, tent and camping supplies into the concert with you and set up right in front of the stage. Well, we are not sure that this has registered with you yet, but this is… Continue reading BYOB into the Dark Star Jubilee
I decided to check out the Dawg Daze of Summer Festival this year because of three reasons: it was a great birthday outing for my girlfriend and me, I wanted to see JJ Grey and Mofro and it sounded low-key. The list of reasons I’ll be going back next year is much larger. For one,… Continue reading Dawg Daze of Summer Festival Review & Photos
Festivals are always welcome in the NYC area that don’t involve traveling to New Jersey (All Points West), electronic dance music (Electric Zoo) or taking a crowded ferry (Governors Ball, HARD Fest, Rock The Bells). So, it’s a shame that NYC was not as receptive to the inaugural year of Catalpa, which was held in… Continue reading The Inaugural Catalpa Festival in New York | Review & Photos
