The Rex Foundation congratulates Diane di Prima, FAIR Fund, and the San Francisco Mime Troupe Youth Theater Project, 2011 recipients of the Ralph J. Gleason Award, Bill Graham Award, and Jerry Garcia Award. The Ralph J. Gleason Award honors the memory of the late music journalist, whose openness to new music and ideas transcended differences… Continue reading Rex Foundation Jerry Garcia, Ralph Gleason & Bill Graham Award Recipients
Legendary funk-rock singer Nona Hendryx is back and bolder than ever on her new album – Mutatis Mutandis – set to be released by Righteous Babe Records on July 31, 2012, out digitally on July 10. The 10-track album is Nona’s first full length in twenty years and she’s returning in a big way. Mutatis… Continue reading Legendary Funk-Rock Singer Nona Hendryx to Release "Mutatis Mutandis"
Dumpstaphunk treated the Highline Ballroom to a surprise double-dose of funk royalty last Wednesday, June 6 as the legendary “Queen of Funk” – Chaka Khan – shared the stage with Ivan Neville’s all star New Orleans funk ensemble for the pair’s first ever live collaboration.The private performance was for book distributor Publishers Group West (PGW)’s… Continue reading Dumpstaphunk Collaborates with Chaka Khan
The auction features a lineup of musical heavy hitters including Phish, String Cheese Incident, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Widespread Panic, Radiohead, and more.The auction will benefit several organizations including Conscious Alliance, a Boulder based nonprofit organization committed to distributing much needed food to communities across the United States and providing long term solutions to hunger… Continue reading New Mimi Fishman Auction -Phish, Widespread, Phil, Weir, Radiohead
The Miami Jazz Fest™ is Jazz, pure Jazz! Scheduled for November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park adjacent to Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, the event promises to be a line-up of quality Jazz performances that will capture the excitement of fans throughout South Florida and beyond. “There are many music… Continue reading Pure Jazz Returns to Miami!
Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball, Augie Meyers, Shawn Sahm, Terri Hendrix and a cast of Texas music headliners and legendary side men will perform as part of an all-night, all-star tribute to musician, philanthropist and beloved patron of the music scene, Lucky Tomblin, at 7:00PM on Sunday, September, 2nd. The Tribute, titled “A Labor of Love… Continue reading Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball & Augie Meyers Team Up for Charity Show
Leftover Salmon has announced dates for their 2012 Fall Tour, which sees several familiar stops, some of which the band has not visited in over a decade. The tour rolls through the Northeast, Southeast & Midwest with festival stops at The Festy Experience & Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival at Mulberry Mountain.LOS Fan… Continue reading Leftover Salmon | Fall Tour Announced & 'After The Catch'
SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers today announced that the fifth annual three-day music festival–taking place on THE SUNSET STRIPThursday, August 16 through Saturday, August 18–will celebrate the music and legacy of THE DOORS.The festival will kick off with an exclusive VIP event honoring the iconic Sunset Strip band on August 16, which will feature… Continue reading SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 To Celebrate THE DOORS
I have a problem. It’s not a joke. I am addicted to music. I have been a victim to this addiction since 1987, maybe earlier. That was my first live music experience. My addiction to music has affected me adversely in the following ways: uncontrollable smiles, a feeling of connection to everyone around me, and… Continue reading Summer Camp Music Festival: A Music Addict's Best Fix
After many years of waiting the Bonnaroo Music Festival was within reach. The line of cars that snaked down the shoulder of the highway was all that stood between me and a weekend of amazing music. At the security checkpoint we were reminded that glass was prohibited while two gentlemen lightly searched our belongings. We… Continue reading Another Stellar Year at America's Grandest Festival, Bonnaroo
