It’s so interesting to ponder how the Grateful Dead, despite being self-described poster children for avoiding politics and activism and concentrating on music, really aren’t that. From the beginning all members of the Dead were rooted in San Francisco’s scene and are an iconic representation of so many different facets of a humanitarian persuasion. Though… Continue reading Run for The Roses | Celebrating the Music of Garcia/Hunter Review
KGNU and the Boulder Weekly proudly present the 20th annual Microbreweries for the Environment benefit on Friday, April 27 at The Boulder Theater. Since 1993, the Microbreweries for the Environment benefit has raised over $130,000 for local environmental causes. The proceeds from this year’s benefit will further the environmental initiatives of six local non-profit organizations:… Continue reading On Sale Now: Microbreweries for the Environment @ Boulder Theater
Alex Winston’s new LP title “King Con” came to her after spending several months in an Elvis costume while promoting the track “Velvet Elvis”. It was through this experience Winston came to the realization that an Elvis impersonator is the ultimate con. Winston wears one disguise very well throughout this album as she sings with… Continue reading Alex Winston: King Con | CD Review
For being a top billed Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods sure felt at home on their premiere show at The Fox and their first ever visit to Colorado. The scene was packed with an ensemble of listeners, a diverse group of music lovers, stretching from young punks to veterans straight out of the old skool.… Continue reading Hilltop Hoods | Fox Theatre | 3/27/12 | Review & Photos
On January 12th Jamie McLean Band invited its biggest fans, friends and supporters to the Gibson Guitars Showroom in New York City for a special night of music. The building was originally The Hit Factory where hundreds of famous albums including Born In the USA, Graceland and Songs In The Key Of Life were recorded. … Continue reading Jamie McLean Band release Live at Gibson on May 22nd
Winter ends and the grounds warm to the seeds that bring spring time. Sowing seeds of lyrical genius into a flower of disco colors and glowing lights is the best way I can describe the Rubblebucket Chicago show at Lincoln Hall on 3/22/2012. Growing from the opening solo act of Kellen and Me to the… Continue reading Rubblebucket | Lincoln Hall | Chicago, IL | 3/22/12 | Review & Pics
It was sometime in the early 90s when I first heard Hot Tuna. One of the older hippie kids in my neighborhood who used to flow me Dead tapes (and weed) said “hey man, you dig Hot Tuna?” I was the furthest thing from hip to what he was saying, and probably replied with something… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jorma Kaukonen
Concord Music Group will release Albert King’s I’ll Play the Blues for You as part of its Stax Remasters series on May 22, 2012. Enhanced by 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, four previously unreleased bonus tracks, and newly written liner notes by music journalist and roots music historian Bill Dahl, the reissue not only spotlights… Continue reading Albert King classic album reissued by Stax Records
Singer/songwriter Darryl Holter announces an April release date for his latest CD, Crooked Hearts, on 213 Music. Special guests on the new CD include Dave Alvin, Benmont Tench, Gabe Witcher and Willie Murphy.In Crooked Hearts, his third album, Darryl Holter offers up dark tales of love and heartache, betrayal and crime. Holter is a storyteller… Continue reading Singer/Songwriter Darryl Holter Sings About "Crooked Hearts"
Wintersleep has spent the last decade establishing, developing, and re-inventing their sound to share with audiences around the world. After winning a Juno Award for 2007’s Welcome To The Night Sky, touring extensively in support of 2010’s New Inheritors and performing on The Late Show With David Letterman last year, the band settled down during… Continue reading Wintersleep Announce New Album, "Resuscitate"
