Spectrum Road is a groundbreaking collaboration between four giants of modern music: Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman Santana. Born from a shared passion for the music of legendary drummer Tony Williams, the band will release their self-titled debut album on June 5 through Palmetto Records. Later that week, Spectrum Road celebrates… Continue reading Spectrum Road: Jack Bruce, Cindy Blackman Santana, Vernon Reid & John Medeski
Bob Weir will perform with members of The National in “The Bridge Session,” a free webcast originating from Weir’s TRI Studios on March 24th.The event is produced by HeadCount, a non-profit organization that promotes voter registration and democratic participation. Weir, a former member of The Grateful Dead, serves on the organization’s Board of Directors.Mixing different… Continue reading The National & Bob Weir Team Up For Charity Webcast
The fifth annual Purple Hatter’s Ball returns to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL to honor the memory of longtime friend Rachel Hoffman. This three-day festival will be held May 11-13, 2012 and features a diverse lineup of musicians, including Break Science with Chali 2’Na, The Heavy Pets, Catfish Alliance,… Continue reading Purple Hatter's Ball Announces Lineup and Details, Tickets on Sale Now
The 12th annual Summer Camp Music Festival added dozens of new artists in this late round of announcements, supplementing the weekend packed with music on seven stages. The Memorial Day event is happening May 25 -27 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois. The latest round of artists to be added to the Summer Camp lineup includes:Yonder Mountain… Continue reading Summer Camp Music Festival Announces 3rd Round of 2012 Artists, Including Yonder Mountain, Lotus & More
This February, Widespread Panic proved that you can still get a lot done while sitting on the job, as they celebrated 25 years of southern rock improvisation with the Wood Tour. Dave Schools said, “I think that most people don’t have a preconceived notion and they like the air of mystery. I know we do.” … Continue reading Widespread Panic | Fillmore Auditorium | Denver, CO | Review
By the fall of 1994, the Grateful Dead scene was growing unmanageably large. Even large mainstay venues that the boys have been performing at for decades were too small anymore. The performance that used to be a not-so-well-kept secret had grown to sell out the largest football and soccer stadiums. At this point, the smallest… Continue reading Phil Lesh & Friends | 1st Bank Center | 2/16/12 | Review
Paul Thorn took an unexpected detour on the road to recording a follow-up to his most successful release, 2010’s Pimps and Preachers. After writing many discs of semi-autobiographical tunes that have drawn comparisons to John Hiatt and John Prine, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter — hailed as the “Mark Twain of Americana” — decided to do… Continue reading Paul Thorn's 'What the Hell is Going On' Due May 8
The 2012 Pickathon Music Festival will take place on Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5, returning to the beautiful Pendarvis Farm near Portland, Oregon for its 14th year. The experience at Pickathon is unique; nowhere else can festivalgoers witness such a diverse mix of world-class artists set in what is commonly considered the most… Continue reading Announcing 2012 Pickathon Music Festival, August 3-5, In Portland, OR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will be releasing a special Detroit-themed 12″ for Record Store Day. The EP will feature “We Almost Lost Detroit,” a Gil Scott-Heron cover that also appears on their full length debut It’s A Corporate World, as well as two covers of songs by fellow Detroit artists Madonna and Sixto Rodriguez and… Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Adds 2nd NYC Show & Detroit Show + Record Store Day
We Have Band are back with their new LP Ternion, due for release on February 28th. Ternion, from the Latin for a group of three, sees We Have Band make a stylistic leap on from their debut ‘WHB’, which despite its critical acclaim the band were keen not to repeat. The new album will be… Continue reading We Have Band New LP, Ternion, Steets Feb. 28th
