Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11.Kottke’s 1971 major-label debut, “Mudlark,” positioned him somewhat… Continue reading Leo Kottke @ The Boulder Theater | 1/27/2012
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Dumpstaphunk at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, February 16th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, January 6th for $13.00 in advance and $16.00 day of show. Dumpstaphunk’s musicians have shared the stage with many legendary figures. Ivan and Ian‚ the sons of Neville Brothers… Continue reading Just Announced: DUMPSTAPHUNK at Fox Theatre | 2.16.12
Fans of global-rock instrumentalists Toubab Krewe are invited to tune in to the band’s next three shows starting tonight, January 5th. Toubab Krewe are offering music lovers from around the world the opportunity to stream for free their shows as they travel down Florida on their way to Jam Cruise. Toubab Krewe are performing tonight at… Continue reading Toubab Krewe Florida Shows Starting Tonight – Live Webcasts!
Out of over 200 live acts I was fortunate to catch this past year, here are 10 of my favorites: 10. Bright Eyes: The rumor had it that this would be their last tour. Perhaps they didn’t take into consideration that The Peoples’ Key was maybe their best effort to date and would be so… Continue reading Dave Papuga's Top 10 Shows of 2011
2012 marks the 30th anniversary of Brian Eno’s landmark tribute to the NASA moon landings, Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. The New York Guitar Festival presents a rare live re-imagining of this masterpiece featuring the Brooklyn ambient ensemble Itsnotyouitsme, legendary NY guitar master Larry Campbell and special guests David Torn, Noveller, Tortoise’s Jeff Parker, and Phish’s… Continue reading Mike Gordon Joins Brian Eno Apollo Tribute This Friday In NY
The Hi-Dive is anything but expansive. But when Other Lives played on December 14th, on the last night of their eight month tour, the progressive folk band brought cinematic space and light to the stage with a shimmering performance. The crowd at the sold out show was clearly enamored with these five, who between them… Continue reading Other Lives | Hi-Dive | Denver, Colorado | 12/14/11
In the build up to their five-night run at The Boulder Theater, Yonder Mountain String Band announced that a guest musician would be sitting in with them each evening. Dobro player and Infamous Stringduster Andy Hall, cellist Rushad Eggleston, and Flecktones drummer Futureman led the charge for the first three nights. But on December 30,… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band | Boulder Theater | 12/30/2011
French–born guitar virtuoso Stephane Wrembel – whose original theme song for Woody Allen’s smash hit Midnight in Paris is currently topping charts – today announces the 2012 Django A Go-Go Festival celebrating the life and music of fellow Frenchman and jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt. The wildly popular event has been an annual New York… Continue reading Stephane Wrembel Hosts Tribute to Django Reinhardt
Pan Am: Music From and Inspired By the Original Series, a collection of music from and inspired by the ABC television drama, slated for January 17, 2012 CD release from Verve Music Group, is a non-stop flight back to the early ’60s. The collection features 14 songs by Buddy Greco, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan… Continue reading Pan Am Soundtrack Features Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, More
Following the release of their new self-titled full-length album out now on No Sleep Records, and their year-end shows with Thursday and Screaming Females, Albany, NY’s indie-punk hybrid Aficionado have announced a string of US tour dates supporting Electric Six. Taking place this March and April, the dates will also follow the band’s return from… Continue reading Aficionado Announce US Tour w/ Electric Six
