Dark Horse Records has reissued Joe Strummer’s iconic London benefit show for striking firefighters with the physical release of Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros: Live at Acton Town Hall on CD and special edition 2LP Clear vinyl. The show saw Strummer reunite on stage with Mick Jones of The Clash for the first time in… Continue reading 'Live At Acton Town Hall,' Joe Strummer’s Iconic London Benefit Concert And Unexpected Last Reunion With Mick Jones Of The Clash, Is Out Now
The second annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival is right around the corner on Labor Day weekend, and I had the opportunity to chat this week with festival producer Claire Armbruster to get a preview of what they have planned for all of us this year. Music! There are big-name bluegrass artists performing, of course. Emmylou… Continue reading The Second Annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival Presents 'Teen Grass'
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival rolled through Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, last weekend on August 13. An array of country and classic rock legends handpicked to join Willie on this stretch of the tour delivered an incredible show that took the audience on a journey through decades of music. A diverse audience of… Continue reading Outlaw Music Festival | Riverbend Music Center | 8/13/23
The Denver-based, ADA-inclusive Shine Music Festival is returning for its third edition on Saturday, August 26 at Reelworks Denver. The non-profit festival – which will follow its successful 2022 event in Civic Center Park – will unite people of all abilities and backgrounds for a transformative live music experience. As opposed to typical music festivals… Continue reading Non-profit, ADA-focused Shine Music Festival ft. SunSquabi, Dopapod drummer Neal 'Fro' Evans & more
Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced that 100% of profits from their upcoming Left Coast Luau event will be given to Maui Strong Fund / Hawaii Community Foundation to help those affected by the tragic wildfires in Maui this month. Brew Ha Ha Productions’ President Cameron Collins released the following statement: “I would like to… Continue reading Brew Ha Ha Productions To Donate Profits From Left Coast Luau To Maui Strong Fund / Hawaii Community Foundation
2022 Maple Blues Award Drummer of the Year, Jim Casson (Downchild, The Maple Blues Band, The Hogtown Allstars, Dark Orchard) releases the second album from his musical adventure Davis Hall & The Green Lanterns. While the recording of the first album searched for an identifying sound, this album focuses on the core group of Casson… Continue reading Davis Hall & The Green Lanterns Release Sophomore Album Canboro Canborough
Ari Joshua, an emblematic voice from the Dead’s lineage, dives deep into the psychedelic realm, unveiling an all-star rendition of the Garcia/Hunter masterpiece, “Help on the Way.” Teaming up with the likes of John Kimock on drums, Andy Hess on bass, and the talented Eden Ladin on keyboards, Ari not only provides the vocals and… Continue reading Ari's All-Star Affair: Dive Deep with 'Help on the Way'
Iconic Jazz Rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ) have announced that they will be taking fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of Jazz as they present “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” – a four-show love letter to the prodigious New Orleans neighborhood known simply as the “Back O’ Town.” Kicking off November… Continue reading Venerable Jazz Rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers to Take Fans on a Musical Journey to the Birthplace of Jazz with Special Run of “Jazz from the Back O’ Town” Shows
In celebration of Annie Haslam’s 75th year, performing classic songs with the remarkable Renaissance Chamber Orchestra and music from Annie’s solo career, recorded at The Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA October 21st 2022 Renaissance are true pioneers, known for their unique sound and Annie Haslam’s 5 octave voice they have graced the realm of Symphonic Rock… Continue reading Symphonic Rock Legends Renaissance Featuring Annie Haslam “The Legacy Tour Fall 2022”
TaxiCab Verses, a staggering collective of Athens, GA and Ghana based musicians, will re-release its one and only studio LP, Is What You Make It via the New West Records imprint Strolling Bones Records on October 20. Led by Athens’ own Jim Wilson, TaxiCab Verses was first formed in collaboration with Ghanaian outfit Kofi Atentenben… Continue reading FROM ATHENS TO GHANA: TAXICAB VERSES TO RELEASE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT