There is something a little magical about musical instruments, with their ability to translate ideas into sound and move hearts. Grateful Guitars Foundation founder Andy Logan began to collect the model and style of guitars that Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir played and for the past ten years and counting has loaned them out to… Continue reading Grateful Guitars Foundation Inaugural All-Star Benefit Concert
Peter Gabriel raised his hands over the keys of his electric piano and plonked them down, obviously missing the mark. The mistake was, umm, unmistakable. “That’s what is technically known in the business as a ‘f***-up’,” the enigmatic art-rock singer wisecracked, after fumbling the beginning of the darkly brilliant song, “Family Snapshot”, at a North… Continue reading Peter Gabriel’s “Plays Live” Album Marks 40th Anniversary
At least I’m enjoying the ride! Take a ride with us back to 1991 with the world premiere of “Hell In A Bucket” from Soldier Field 6/22/91. This year’s Meet-Up At The Movies features the Grateful Dead‘s first Soldier Field performance. Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick’s presence and musical contributions reinvigorated and revitalized the Grateful… Continue reading Psychedelic Soldiers: The Grateful Dead's First March at Soldier Field
Los Lobos have announced tour dates celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a band. Launching August 12 in Santa Fe, NM, the trek will feature intimate appearances at Los Angeles’ famed Whisky a Go Go and a very special return to the band’s alma mater James A. Garfield High School in East L.A.. Tickets for Los… Continue reading Los Lobos Announce 50th Anniversary Concerts – Grammy Award Winning "Native Sons" Out Now
Long regarded as America’s most environmentally friendly and socially impactful camping festival, the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will once again affirm its commitment to change the world with its most diverse array of partners and programming to date, creating more opportunities than ever before for patrons to make meaningful community connections and become… Continue reading Bonnaroo continues its efforts to educate and inspire via sustainability and global consciousness partnerships
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and musician Gregory Alan Isakov’s new song, “Before the Sun,” is debuting today. Listen/share HERE. Of the song, Isakov shares, “I think I wrote parts of ‘Before the Sun’ when I was twenty-two, just as something for me. I’ve always played the banjo, but I’m not a trained banjo player or anything,… Continue reading Gregory Alan Isakov’s new song "Before the Sun" debuts today
GRAMMY-winning musician and Compass Records co-founder Alison Brown is known as one of the world’s top banjo instrumentalists. The Banjo Hall of Famer has collaborated with artists across every genre, delivering eye-opening revelations for the wide stylistic reach of the banjo. On her recently released record On Banjo, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s… Continue reading ALISON BROWN AND SIERRA HULL’S INSTRUMENTS DUEL ON CHAMBER-GRASS DUET “SWEET SIXTEENTHS"
Seismic Dance Event, the premiere boutique house and techno festival, has announced the lineup for its 6.0 edition at The Concourse Project in Austin on November 10-12. Seismic remains a leading name in the global underground dance movement, building its legacy on gathering world-class international musical talent in an intimate environment. Headliners for the 2023… Continue reading Seismic Dance Event Announces Lineup for 6.0 Edition
Stevie Nicks released her solo debut in 1981, a quadruple-platinum #1 smash that launched her immensely successful solo career. The beloved singer-songwriter has released eight acclaimed solo records, selling nearly 10 million albums in the U.S. and influencing generations worldwide. She’s also the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice,… Continue reading Stevie Nicks' Complete Studio Albums & Rarities Gets Long-Awaited Rhino Release
Dynamic Colorado-based guitarist and bandleader DJ Williams returns with a scorching new song, “Whipper Snapper.” The tune is the third single off of his forthcoming studio project Soldier of Love, scheduled for release on June 29th. Produced by burgeoning producer and label head Jay.Greens and co-producer/bassist Josh Fairman, the toe-tapping song also features Isaac Teel… Continue reading DJ WILLIAMS DROPS FUNKY NEW SINGLE “WHIPPER SNAPPER”