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
Veteran surfing journalist and award-winning filmmaker Steve Barilotti is excited to announce the official launch of his Kickstarter campaign to fund phase-one production of Griffin, a feature-length documentary celebrating the life and times of legendary surfing psychedelic artist Rick Griffin. Called “the most influential artist you never heard of”, Griffin, a one-time teen cartoonist for… Continue reading Rick Griffin Documentary Kickstarter Campaign Happening Now
The Nederland, Colorado based indie acoustic quintet, Elephant Revival releases the staggeringly beautiful It’s Alive EP. This seven song collection comes with an illustrated hardcover songbook that contains lyrics from their first two albums. The complete package contains bonus digital downloads and a full color book with chord charts, notations, arrangements, and artwork by all… Continue reading Elephant Revival | 'It's Alive' | New Music Review
Fifty years ago Preservation Hall opened its doors in New Orleans, Louisiana with a mission to preserve, honor, and protect New Orleans Jazz. In celebration of turning a half century Preservation Hall Jazz Band is releasing: The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Box Set. This ear bud time capsule consists of specific tracks from recordings released… Continue reading The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Box Set | Review
All genres of music must evolve – Electronic music evolved into house music – Rhythm and blues became rock-n-roll – And now bluegrass, one of the oldest and most revered genres of Americana music, has transitioned into a new era many are calling “newgrass”. With artists such as Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, Rumpke… Continue reading The Infamous Stringdusters' Silver Sky-Deluxe Edition | Review
Grab your costumes and your dancing shoes; Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween Ball is just around the corner. Featuring three nights of killer music, workshops and Halloween themed programming, the 2nd annual event will offer a unique Halloween festival experience for music lovers young and old. Set to take place in Placerville, CA on Oct 26-28th,… Continue reading Railroad Earth's Hangtown Halloween Ball Announces 3 Nights of Killer Music
The time of year has come where that childhood anxiety of change and new adventures both excites and frights us to the bone. Mother Nature tells us that it’s time to progress. After Labor Day we all start to feel it. This is the time when some of us head back to school, and this… Continue reading 2012 Shoe Fest | Manteno, IL | Review & Photos
