Following two years of extensive collection and categorization, the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library announces the opening of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Collection on the fifteenth anniversary of the death of the platinum recording artist, actor and poet who remains one of the most influential writers and performers in the hip hop/rap… Continue reading 15 Years to the Day of His Death, Tupac's Papers are Available Today at Robert W. Woodruff Library
When Fishbone first emerged from California, no other band sounded or looked like them, and the weight of their innovative and iconic presence is still being felt decades later. Coinciding with the group’s 25th anniversary, filmmakers Lev Anderson & Chris Metzler have directed a compelling new documentary, narrated by Laurence Fishburne. Everyday Sunshine: The Story… Continue reading Documentary on Fishbone Hits Theaters in October, Laurence Fishburne Narrates
ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival held at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on the University of Illinois campus September 8-10 celebrated its fourth incarnation this past weekend. With nearly 30 performances – including 17 free shows and 10 ticketed events – the biennial event hosted a truly international cast of players in the micro-urban… Continue reading ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival Wraps Another Successful Year
This September marks the 100th anniversary of Bill Monroe’s birth, and not surprisingly, there have already been plenty of tributes to the Father of Bluegrass Music, with more still to come. But when listeners turn to Old Memories: The Songs Of Bill Monroe–released digitally September 27th with a vinyl release following on October 25th–what they hear won’t be the… Continue reading Del McCoury releases "Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe"
Sugar Hill Records is proud to announce the September 13th release of V, the long-awaited solo debut from Nashville’s not-so-secret weapon: Kenny Vaughan. Since first arriving in Music City in the late ’80s from his home state of Colorado, Vaughan quickly set himself apart as a different breed of guitar-slinger—technically assured and, more importantly, armed… Continue reading V – from KENNY VAUGHAN out TODAY – 9/13 on Sugar Hill
Alternative rock legends Primus are pleased to announce Green Naugahyde, the band’s first studio album in 11 years, is now available for purchase. Green Naugahyde (ATO Records / Prawn Songs), is a Primus record in the truest sense of the word. It was produced and engineered by Les Claypool at Rancho Relaxo, his personal studio… Continue reading First Primus Album in 11 Years Out Now!
Preeminent soul-funk trio Soulive, fresh off hosting their first ever festival The Royal Family Affair earlier this summer, have announced a full-on Royal Family Ball tour for Fall 2011. The run will see the return of Soulive to eight cities, including New York City, Chicago, Boston, Portland, Pittsburgh, Falls Church, Philadelphia and a two-night Halloween… Continue reading Soulive & Lettuce Announce Royal Family Ball Fall Tour
The Band of Heathens will celebrate the success of their current album Top Hat Crown & the Clapmaster’s Son with a weekend of music in Denver on Fri.-Sat., October 7–8. The shows, which will be taped for a forthcoming live CD and DVD, will take place at Cervante’s Other Side. Anticipating that fans from all… Continue reading Band of Heathens double down in Denver Oct. 7-8
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta and Westword are proud to present the 7th Annual Last Waltz-Revisite featuring Polytoxic & The Denver Horns at the Boulder Theater Friday, November 18th, 2011. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 16th for $15.00 in advance and $17.50 day of show. Back in 2005, Denver’s “number one jamband,” Polytoxic, wanted… Continue reading 7th Annual LAST WALTZ REVISITED at Boulder Theater | 11.18.11
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Garage A Trois at the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 16th. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 16th for $15.00 General Admission.After the success of the quartet’s 2009 release, Power Patriot (also the band’s debut with Benevento replacing original member Charlie Hunter), Garage A Trois headed to Studio In The Country… Continue reading GARAGE A TROIS at Fox Theatre | Boulder, CO | 12.16.11
