There are vast depths to singer/songwriter Steve Earle. Not only is he one of the best creative writers in music, having received thirteen Grammy nominations and winning two for Best Contemporary Folk Album, but he writes soundtracks for movies and television (P.S. I Love You, Brokeback Mountain, Pay It Forward, The Horse Whisperer, G.I. Jane,… Continue reading Steve Earle: Renaissance Man and American Rebel
The Ninth Annual moe.down will be held August 29, 30 and 31 at the Snow Ridge Ski area in Turin, NY. moe.down has become known as Upstate NY’s most musically diverse festival. moe. will perform a total of six sets throughout the weekend. A limited number of tickets are available at $105 until they are… Continue reading THE NINTH ANNUAL MOE.DOWN AUGUST 29 – 31
After their critically acclaimed last album, Electrified, Dressy Bessy will release its highly anticipated new album, Holler And Stomp, on September 30th, 2008 via Transdreamer Records. Combining uber-indie sensibilities mixed with bombastic style, the band remains inspirational, hook-laden and upbeat. 13 songs will have you dancing and singing in seconds. “Personal, as well as impersonal… Continue reading Dressy Bessy To Release 'Holler And Stomp'
The Grateful Dead was at their absolute “post-coma” peak from the summer of 1989 through the summer of 1990. They had never been more popular, playing at consistently sold out venues and even selling out some huge arenas. Jerry Garcia was by all reports clean and sober, and his playing and singing hadn’t been as… Continue reading Joby's Retro Dead Reviews Volume II – 3/28/90
The first-ever SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) concluded Saturday (June 28), wrapping up three days of music and tributes celebrating the notorious Sunset Strip in West Hollywood and the music that made it famous. Spotted in the crowds at the Cat Club, House of Blues, Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Viper Room and the Whisky… Continue reading FIRST EVER SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL WRAPS UP
“Regarded as a breakout [festival] hit” (New York Times / April 2008), today the first annual Mile High Music Festival powered by SanDisk unveils the highly anticipated festival schedule. Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.com to view stage times for the stellar line-up of over 40 artists to appear July 19th and 20th at the Outer Fields at Dick’s Sporting… Continue reading Mile High Music Festival Announces Stage Schedule
When the new disc by KJ Denert landed in my snail mail box, I didn’t think much about it, considering I get a lot of unsolicited CDs for review. But when I put this one into my player, I was thrilled to discover a new artist to add to my faves pile. Lucky 7 is… Continue reading KJ Denhert: Urban Folk and Jazz
