Before Jack White, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger or Iggy Pop, Detroit’s number one rock export was Mitch Ryder. Fronting the Detroit Wheels, Ryder spun out a string of rock ‘n’ soul hits — “Jenny Take a Ride,” “Devil With a Blue Dress On / Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Sock It to Me, Baby” —… Continue reading Mitch Ryder to Release First New Album in 30 Years
Big Head Todd and The Monsters kick off 2012 with a slew of club appearances. The band begins the winter club tour – their first in over three years – at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse. For the show the band will play a very special first set featuring their breakout album, Midnight Radio, performed live in… Continue reading Big Head Todd and The Monsters Release Winter / Spring Tour
So you think you can dance? Prove it! Upload your videos of your best dance moves to you favorite tracks and let the world vote on you. 1 Lucky person will win the grand prize.Lights All Night Festival has announced a video dance contest. One lucky winner will receive 2 VIP passes to the upcoming… Continue reading Lights All Night Festival Announces Chance to Win 2 VIP Passes
Donna Jean Godchaux will be making three special appearances in the Northeast in January 2012. Two of those will be with her band, The Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson. Jeff Mattson is of course the lead guitarist in Dark Star Orchestra since the departure of John Kadlecik who has joined with Donna’s former… Continue reading Donna Jean Godchaux Announces 3 shows in January 2012
Rising New York City songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling has announced the details of his long-awaited debut album, Songs of Praise & Scorn, which will see a release on February 21st via Brooklyn imprint Mecca Lecca Recording Co. He’s also sharing the first single, “Mourning Train To Memphis,” which is available as a free MP3 via… Continue reading Christopher Paul Stelling Announces Debut Album, Shares FREE MP3
Brittni Paiva, Hawaii’s 23-year-old ukulele phenomenon, announces the release of BRITTNI PAIVA LIVING UKULELE (Talmidim Productions, TPDVD-0611, 80 minutes, NTSC) The film features live performances, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, a music video, and a section with ukulele lessons. Produced and directed by award-winning Maui filmmaker Kenneth K. Martinez Burgmaier, the film was recently world-premiered at the… Continue reading "Brittni Paiva – Living Ukulele" New DVD from Hawaii Uke Wizard
Do you know that feeling of wonder and amazement when you return home from a long road trip? The rotating miles still in your head mixed with the relief of stability and security are a sensation hard to translate into words. The hometown Thanksgiving show of Umphrey’s McGee and Cornmeal recreated that feeling for me. … Continue reading Umphrey's McGee & Cornmeal | Aragorn Ballroom | 11/26/11
Filmed with 20 cameras at a headline show at Japan’s very own Glastonbury – Fujirock Festival – Don’t Think is the first time the full Chemical Brothers‘ live experience has been captured on film. Directed by long-term visuals collaborator Adam Smith this full-length concert movie places cameras in the centre of the stage as well as at the very heart… Continue reading Chemical Brothers' Film "Don't Think" – Advance Screening
Stephen Colbert and The Colbert Nation will be rockin’ out to the infectious rhythms of The Black Keys when the band appears on “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. The band will perform their newest single, “Lonely Boy,” in support of the release of their latest album El Camino. In… Continue reading "The Colbert Report" Welcomes The Black Keys On Tuesday, December 6
While BoomBox finishes up their ‘Dark End of the Street‘ tour this week with final stops in Columbia, Tulsa, Lawrence and Fayetteville, they released a new website with online store as well as announce their first dates of 2012 including West Coast and South East runs with guests Eliot Lipp, ill-esha, Govinda, Bitch Please and others as well… Continue reading New BoomBox Track, Video, Website & Winter Tour
