Over the past year’s Bill Monroe Centennial there have been numerous anthologies of various artists doing their versions of his music, restating the enormity of Bill Monroe’s legacy on the entire field of bluegrass music. Tony Rice’s The Bill Monroe Collection, due out on Rounder Records (division of Concord Music Group) on January 31, 2012,… Continue reading Rounder to release Tony Rice's 'The Bill Monroe Collection'
Conspirator, the full band featuring Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, guitarist Chris Michetti, and a cast of the live music scene’s best drummers, has announced the 3-week “BLIZZARD OF BEATS TOUR – WINTER 2012” for February 2012 performances throughout Colorado and the Midwest. Tickets for all shows are available from individual… Continue reading CONSPIRATOR announces 2012 Winter Tour
Mark Vann’s spirit parted company with his body on March 4, 2002. Mark consistently lived by the motto of “Go Big!”. He applied this motto to both playing music and his unending willingness to offer his time and knowledge to teach anybody who wanted to learn. He encouraged others to “Dream Big”, “Go Big”, and… Continue reading Mark Vann Benefit with Great America Taxi & Friends | 12/18/11
After a highly successful 2011 The Ragbirds are kicking off a new year with the release of their 4th studio effort, Travelin’ Machine on January 1st, 2012. In this exciting new album the band has seamlessly blended a wide palette of musical genres into a fresh and cohesive 10-track package that is full of life… Continue reading The Ragbirds Travelin’ Machine Takes a World Music Journey
New Orleans jazz legends Preservation Hall Jazz Band are pleased to announce the special guests that will join them on stage for their 50th anniversary performance. On January 7th, 2012 at 8:00pm they will grace the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, with special guests My Morning Jacket, Del McCoury Band, Trombone Shorty, GIVERS, Allen Toussaint,… Continue reading MMJ, Mos Def, Blind Boys, Allen Toussaint & More to Join PHJB at Carnegie Hall
Brooklyn Bowl, the new venue of former Wetlands owner, Peter Shapiro, and “The Friends of David Nolan” are pleased and excited to announce a very rare performance by New York’s most legendary Jamband, THE ZEN TRICKSTERS with former ZT, Rob Barraco. Keith Kenny will be opening the show, followed by Buzz Universe.”A Night For Dave… Continue reading A Concert in Memory of David Nolan, A Wetlands Reunion at Brooklyn Bowl
ATO Records/Prawn Songs is excited to release Primus‘ video for “Tragedy’s a’ Comin’”, the first clip off Green Naugahyde, out now. The video, which premiered in a three-part series on IFC.com (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), was directed by Mark Kohr, who helmed Primus‘ classic videos for “Tommy the Cat” and “Jerry Was A Race Car… Continue reading Primus Debuts Video for "Tragedy's A'Comin'
Cornmeal announcing today New Years plans. For year 2 Cornmeal will be staying local and playing at Durty Nellies in Palatine, IL. this year they will be joined by special guests The Giving Tree Band. There are 3 level of tickets – GA, VIP, and a pecial Cocktails with the Band. VIP package will include… Continue reading Cornmeal Announces 2011/2012 New Years Plans
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the Rex Foundation releases for download the 11 Track Jerry Jams for Rex II. Stellar musicians, including Railroad Earth, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Widespread Panic, The String Cheese Incident and STS9 have contributed the recordings of their notable live performances of Jerry Garcia songs to support the work of… Continue reading Jerry Jams for Rex II Available Today, All Proceeds Benefit The Rex Foundation
Audio Fidelity, the premiere audiophile imprint, has set December 6 for its release of 24 Karat Gold CD versions of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s 1969 debut album CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, and Gary Wright’s 1975 THE DREAM WEAVER, it was announced by Marshall Blonstein, president of the label. The albums, which enjoyed a combined tenure… Continue reading Audio Fidelity to Reissue Crosby, Stills & Nash and Gary Wright Classics
