ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum has officially sold over 750,000 tickets at the halfway point of their OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR.”This tour has exceeded our expectations in every way,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “Every day is new and exciting…I really don’t ever think the feeling of being a… Continue reading Lady Antebellum's WORLD TOUR Marks 750K Tickets Sold!
This morning I received my hot off the presses CD/DVD combo, Rubblebucket Live in Chicago. I ripped off the plastic wrap to pop it in the player and pour over every detail of the jacket, the artwork, and the credits. It looks like the antithesis to the no wave buzz back in the late 70’s. … Continue reading 'Rubblebucket Live in Chicago' | Review
The second leg of Phish’s 2012 summer tour will feature the band’s first appearances at numerous venues beginning August 15 at Long Beach Arena in Southern California to stops at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (8/17, 18 & 19), the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO (8/22), St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena (8/28) and Phish’s… Continue reading Phish Announces 2nd Leg of Summer Tour, Including Denver, San Fran, Atlanta
Concord Music Group will release three new titles in its Original Jazz Classics Remasters series on May 15, 2012. Enhanced with 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, bonus tracks on each release (some previously unissued), and new liner notes to provide historical context to the originally released material, the series showcases pivotal recordings of the past… Continue reading Concord Records Jazz Classics Announced, Including Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk & Bill Evans
Backbeat Foundation began its Backbeat Jazzfest Series in 2006, crossing our fingers and hoping that the music lovers who annually descend upon our city would not let Hurricane Katrina silence the music, passion and kinetic energy of the night. The fans did not disappoint and now 7 years later we continue to celebrate the MUSIC.Many… Continue reading 7th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series Coming Soon
It’s so interesting to ponder how the Grateful Dead, despite being self-described poster children for avoiding politics and activism and concentrating on music, really aren’t that. From the beginning all members of the Dead were rooted in San Francisco’s scene and are an iconic representation of so many different facets of a humanitarian persuasion. Though… Continue reading Run for The Roses | Celebrating the Music of Garcia/Hunter Review
KGNU and the Boulder Weekly proudly present the 20th annual Microbreweries for the Environment benefit on Friday, April 27 at The Boulder Theater. Since 1993, the Microbreweries for the Environment benefit has raised over $130,000 for local environmental causes. The proceeds from this year’s benefit will further the environmental initiatives of six local non-profit organizations:… Continue reading On Sale Now: Microbreweries for the Environment @ Boulder Theater
Alex Winston’s new LP title “King Con” came to her after spending several months in an Elvis costume while promoting the track “Velvet Elvis”. It was through this experience Winston came to the realization that an Elvis impersonator is the ultimate con. Winston wears one disguise very well throughout this album as she sings with… Continue reading Alex Winston: King Con | CD Review
For being a top billed Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods sure felt at home on their premiere show at The Fox and their first ever visit to Colorado. The scene was packed with an ensemble of listeners, a diverse group of music lovers, stretching from young punks to veterans straight out of the old skool.… Continue reading Hilltop Hoods | Fox Theatre | 3/27/12 | Review & Photos
On January 12th Jamie McLean Band invited its biggest fans, friends and supporters to the Gibson Guitars Showroom in New York City for a special night of music. The building was originally The Hit Factory where hundreds of famous albums including Born In the USA, Graceland and Songs In The Key Of Life were recorded. … Continue reading Jamie McLean Band release Live at Gibson on May 22nd
