Khris Royal & Dark Matter, is an alternative funk band steeped in jazz flavors on the forefront of the NOLA music scene. Led by Khris Royal, a young and fearless saxophone player who has made his name playing as a member of both west coast-based Rebelution and funk legends George Porter Jr. & the Runnin… Continue reading New Orleans Own Khris Royal & Dark Matter | On Tour
It’s good to know there are still folks out there fighting the good fight.Arriving at O’brien’s Pub in Allston a little before nine, I felt as if I’d stepped straight back into 1967 – there was a motley collection of denim, long hair and leather from corner to corner – hazy shades of southern psychedelia.… Continue reading The Night Beats | O'brien's Pub | Allston, MA | 4/5/12 | Review
I don’t know quite what to think of T.J. Courtney. Even with a first listen to the rock artist’s new EP, Into The Sky, one would be hard pressed not to find similarities in his delivery to modern-day acts such as Nickelback, Daughtry, and the like – turn on any mainstream rock radio station, that’s… Continue reading TJ Courtney | Into The Sky | CD Review
The band Dead Sara released their self-titled album on April 10th. Based in Los Angeles, the female duo-fronted band weaves together a stiff, punk attitude with a grungy rock sound. Their sound sometimes reminds me of a heavier Hole, what with Emily Armstrong’s edgy vocals mixing with the solid rhythm lines provided by guitarist Siouxsie… Continue reading Dead Sara's Self-Titled Debut, 'Dead Sara' | Review
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present WhiteWater Ramble at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, May 3rd. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, April 13th for $8.00 in advance and $10.00 day of show.Self-described as “High-Octane Rocky Mountain DanceGrass”, WhiteWater Ramble uses a simple recipe to craft it’s sound – bluegrass instrumentation,… Continue reading JUST ANNOUNCED: WhiteWater Ramble @ The Fox Theatre | 5/3/12
What can’t Bela Fleck do? Or maybe the question is what can’t Bela Fleck do with a banjo? Aside from his history with the Flecktones, bridging and bending the idea of genre and fusion music he produced his first film, “Throw Down Your Heart”, a journey into the true origins of the banjo in Africa.… Continue reading Bela Fleck & the Flecktones | Boulder Theater | 4/7/2012
Everyone’s favorite former Texas gubernatorial candidate, political commentator and self-proclaimed “author, columnist, musician and beautician” Kinky Friedman is going bipolar, as in Kinky Friedman’s BiPolar Tour, which starts in New England on June 6 and continues through to July 1. As he has done on his recent “sojourns through America,” Kinky will be performing solo,… Continue reading Kinky Friedman's "BiPolar Tour" in June
The May release of Dave’s Picks, Volume 2 is just around the corner. The thousands of you who bought the full-year Dave’s Picks subscription have nothing to worry about. Your CDs (and the bonus disc that comes with this one for subscribers) will be winging their way to you shortly. But NOW is the time… Continue reading Announcing Dave's Picks Volume 2
Seminal American roots music band The Nighthawks have announced that their founding leader, Mark Wenner, has undergone successful heartbypass surgery and is expected to make a complete recovery. Because of the operation, Mark will stay off the road for approximately six weeks while he recovers, and the band has postponed the affected dates. The Nighthawks… Continue reading Nighthawks Leader Mark Wenner Undergoes Successful Heart Bypass Operation
Award-winning public relations and marketing firm PLA Media is pleased to announce edgy, rock troubadour Jefferson Grizzard as a new client. “We’re happy to work with Jefferson on the unique sound he brings to the table and to partner with Backporch Syndicate Records,” says Pam Lewis, President/CEO of PLA Media. Bob Dylan infused with a… Continue reading Roots Rocker Jefferson Grizzard Joins PLA Media Roster
