Rubblebucket Joins Artists Against Fracking!

Rubblebucket has recently signed on to the Artists Against Fracking campaign, alongside artists such as: Tune-Yards, MGMT, Patti Smith, My Morning Jacket, Yoko Ono, and many more. Artists Against  Fracking is an initiative of musicians, actors and other celebrities to build awareness of the destructive effects of fracking. In support of the cause, trumpet/bandleader, Alex Toth… Continue reading Rubblebucket Joins Artists Against Fracking!

Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival

The 38th Annual Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival will be held September 19-22, 2012 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park & Campground in Brown County, Indiana.  The 4-day event includes a stellar line-up of over 25 bluegrass bands, instrument and vocal workshops, jam sessions, camping, food, vendors, flea market… Continue reading Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival

POP Montreal Adds David Byrne & St. Vincent, Grimes, Cadence Weapon

MAN IT IS HOT. SUMMER IS SOOOOOO HOT. We can’t wait for the cool breeze of September. We can’t wait for POP. Here are some more flashy names to add to the list of super high calibre artists playing the festival.We are very happy to announce that the special David Byrne & St. Vincent tour… Continue reading POP Montreal Adds David Byrne & St. Vincent, Grimes, Cadence Weapon

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Nina Simone Tribute Album

Following the release of 2011’s critically acclaimed Weather, Meshell Ndegeocello announces the release of her 10th studio album, Pour une âme souveraine (“For a sovereign soul”), a dedication to fellow musician Nina Simone. Joined by musicians Chris Bruce (guitar), Jebin Bruni (keys) and Deantoni Parks (drums), the singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist reworked some of… Continue reading Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Nina Simone Tribute Album

Just Announced: The Devil Makes Three @ Fox Theatre | 10/5/12

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Devil Makes Three at the Fox Theatre on Friday, October 5th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, July 20th for $15.00 in advance and $18.00 day of show. With a slightly punky perspective on vintage American blues, The Devil Makes Three is a breath of fresh musical air on its… Continue reading Just Announced: The Devil Makes Three @ Fox Theatre | 10/5/12

Marco Benevento Announces Tour Dates in Support of New LP

Marco Benevento has etched out a path across the east coast and midwest this autumn in support of his new LP, TigerFace, due September 11 from The Royal Potato Family.  Rolling Stone and WNYC both jumped on the bandwagon early last week to premiere two songs from the upcoming record that feature Rubblebucket’s Kalmia Traver… Continue reading Marco Benevento Announces Tour Dates in Support of New LP

Nero Set to Appear at Lollapalooza

London’s premiere dubstep duo Nero, which is British-born producers, remixers, DJs, and artists Dan Stephens and Joe Ray, are taking their renowned DJ set to festivals across the expanse of the US this summer. Nero recently appeared at Coachella, Sasquatch, and the Electric Daisy Carnival NYC festivals and are also set to DJ several shows on this summer’s… Continue reading Nero Set to Appear at Lollapalooza

Jacob Jeffries Band | Tell Me Secrets | New Music Review

Jacob Jeffries Band’s album Tell Me Secrets has a lot of secrets to tell. For starters, they can definitely write some poetry. With their plethora of rhymes, Jacob Jeffries Band is a mix of Ryan Adams and their own personal blend of rock. A light piano rock album, Jacob Jeffries sings his heart out.The album… Continue reading Jacob Jeffries Band | Tell Me Secrets | New Music Review

Freelance Whales Announce Sophomore LP

Freelance Whales have announced the title and release date for their eagerly-awaited sophomore release. The album, Diluvia, will be released jointly by Mom+Pop Music and Frenchkiss Records on October 9th, 2012. Diluvia finds the New York-based five-piece, led by vocalists/multi-instrumentalists Judah Dadone and rounded out by Doris Cellar, Chuck Criss, Kevin Read and Jacob Hyman,… Continue reading Freelance Whales Announce Sophomore LP

Alvin Lee's new album is 'Still on the Road to Freedom'

More than four decades have passed since Alvin Lee stood front and center at the famed Woodstock festival with his band Ten Years After and told half million or so fans, “I’m Going Home . . . by helicopter.” Forty-three years later, Alvin Lee hasn’t arrived at his destination yet, as the title of his new… Continue reading Alvin Lee's new album is 'Still on the Road to Freedom'