Cellist-songwriter-cyclist-activist Ben Sollee is no stranger to speaking his mind, so two weeks ago, he climbed the steps of Washington, DC’s Lincoln Memorial, sat down with his cello and sang. The act, filmed by Mason Jar Music, was a call to action for US citizens to get out and vote. Now, as we reflect on… Continue reading Ben Sollee From Lincoln Memorial – Please Vote
Jon McIntire, former manager of the Grateful Dead and New Riders of the Purple Sage, was also a longstanding member of the Rex Board of Directors, continuing for the rest of his life as an active member of the Rex Advisory Board. On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Jon McIntire passed away. We want to honor… Continue reading A Buck Dancer's Choice Benefit: GA Tickets on Sale Nov. 4
In less than six weeks, the City of Cape May will be the stage for the inaugural edition of the Exit 0 International Jazz Festival, November 9-11. More than 100 internationally known musicians will perform more than 50 shows over the course of the Festival, with performances taking place in intimate club venues and on… Continue reading EXIT 0 International Jazz Festival Still On
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Tribal Seeds at the Fox Theatre on Friday, January 25th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 2nd for $15.00 in advance and $17.00 day of show.From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds have become known for their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe they have infused with the roots… Continue reading Just Announced: Tribal Seeds @ Fox Theatre | 1/25/13
Twenty years ago, folk-singer, world-troubadour and widely celebrated poet-activist Vusi Mahlasela, simply known as “The Voice”, recorded his first album, When You Come Back. The title-track instantly became an anthem in Vusi’s native South Africa as his country fought hard to end, and then heal, from the brutal Apartheid regime that had divided the country… Continue reading Vusi Mahlasela To Release Live Album + US Tour
Moogfest 2012 is over, but the memory doesn’t need to fade! NPR Music made it out again this year, and they’ve recapped their highlights, as well as documented some select performances from the festival. Listen as Bob Boilen and Sami Yenigun talk about their personal favorites and what they think makes Moogfest such a unique… Continue reading NPR Music Recaps Moogfest 2012
A concert tour organized to encourage voter turnout has taken on a new dimension in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Organizers Magic Hat Brewing Co., CEG Presents and HeadCount announced today that all proceeds from the four city “Participation Tour” will be donated to the Red Cross and other storm relief efforts.The tour begins Friday… Continue reading HeadCount Participation Tour to Become Benefit to Hurricane Sandy
Celebrating Halloween San Francisco style, and for the second year in a row, Greensky Bluegrass visited one of the century’s most musically rich decades: the 1980s.The band performed to a sold out crowd at The Independent offering spirited takes on over 20 different songs from the Golden 80s.A matrix audio recording from their 1st annual… Continue reading Greensky Bluegrass Delivers The 1980s in San Francisco
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present People Under The Stairs at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 29th. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 2nd for $20.00.Los Angeles based People Under The Stairs, Double K (Michael) and Thes One (Christopher Portugal) are the most successfully independent hip hop duo in the history of Hip Hop.… Continue reading Just Announced | People Under the Stairs @ Fox Theatre | 12/29
Award-winning artists have recorded a tribute album for Grammy-scooping singer and activist Nanci Griffith, supporting her work against the use of landmines.Trouble in the Fields, set to be released on 6 November 2012, features 14 songs performed by an eclectic array of artists, from 60s folk revivalists, John Stewart and Carolyn Hester, to contemporary folk… Continue reading Fundraising album launched as tribute to Grammy Star
