Shades of raw Buzzcocks in spirit and this distinguishable brand of Interpol-Strokes scenester amalgam in recurring riffs—adjusting their own description to account for the requisite self-romanticizing inherent in any young new band’s internal visions of their portrait—that’s Bad Cop more or less.The trio’s debut E.P. is grinded-down polish. Anarchy on synthetic drugs. High-gloss Stratocaster punk… Continue reading Bad Cop | Light on | New Music Review
Maybe I’ve grown jaded and all, but lately the gimmicks and ploys and artificial soul spewing from some of these up-and-comers in the ‘industry’ (loose interpretation) have been dancing on nothing short of exhausting. Too much self-awareness, far too little genuine appreciation for the necessary steps on the ladder to iconic reverence. Folks wanna be… Continue reading JJ Grey & Mofro | This River | New Music Review
It means “My Country”—Mon Pays, that is—to the native Malian, Vieux Farka Toure. According to the guitar virtuoso, the album is a tribute to his home, produced during a period of ethnic and religious strife that has brought unrest to the landlocked West African nation. The hope and zeal behind these songs is tangible.Mon Pays… Continue reading Vieux Farka Toure | Mon Pays | New Music Review
Like a rum soaked breeze off a tropical beach or an all night BBQ on a sandy shore (complete with tequila and bikinis) comes the music of Joe Moorhead.The surfer rock band’s tunes are the soundtrack to your ultimate summer. Like Jack Johnson, Sammy Hagar and the Dave Mathews Band before them, Joe Moorhead creates… Continue reading Joe Moorhead Premiers tune, 'Sunshine Driving' on Grateful Web
One obvious advantage to living in New York City is how spoiled we are musically. Every major musical act plays shows here, small acts you might not get the chance to see elsewhere, week long residencies, combinations of musicians you won’t ever see play together again. The sheer amount of great music any given night… Continue reading Kenny Endo & Hiromitsu Agatsuma | Japan Society | NY, NY | Review
The Vibes is thrilled to welcome Warren Haynes & Gov’t Mule back to Seaside Park following the band’s triumphant performance at the Mountain Jam Music Festival this past weekend. One of the most righteous touring bands on the scene today, Gov’t Mule (guitarist and vocalist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Danny Louis, and bassist… Continue reading Gov't Mule Return to Gathering of the Vibes Festival
On Saturday, June 29th at The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – Venetian Theater, The Del McCoury Band will headline Caramoor’s American Roots Music Festival – a daylong celebration of folk, string band, country, blues, gospel, and bluegrass music. The concert will mark the world premiere and the only New York performance of… Continue reading Del McCoury Band to headline Caramoor American Roots Festival
Rage. Rest. Repeat. This was the motto printed on flyers around Boulder promoting Umphrey’s McGee upcoming Red Rocks show, and it was the one the band adhered to faithfully on Friday night. Mixing in a high-energy varied set list with their unique, dynamic musicianship, Umphrey’s proved why they are one of the best live bands,… Continue reading Umphrey's Brings The Thunder to Red Rocks
This past Memorial Day weekend marked the 13th anniversary of Summer Camp Music Festival, and annual event that takes place at the celebrated Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois. Since the festival’s beginning in 2001, it has grown rapidly into a bona fide heavy-hitter event by delivering major artists of multiple genres year after year.… Continue reading Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 | Review & Photos
Siren Mountain Jam is pleased to announce the daily schedule for its inaugural festival taking place June 21-22, 2013 in Boone, NC. Attendees will be treated to two days of music from national and regional female performers plus performing and healing arts workshops in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains. A schedule by day can be… Continue reading Siren Mountain Jam New Schedule and Healing Arts
