NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE) is thrilled to announce the first wave of programming for the 19th edition of the festival, taking over Toronto June 10-16, 2013. Tickets are now available online.NXNE Music and Collective Concerts have confirmed that Brooklyn favourites The National will headline a free show at Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) on Friday, June 14.

Michael Nesmith will launch the month-long Nez Solo Spring 2013 Tour on March 21 outside of Nashville as Nez’s Solo Spring 2013 Tour prepares to take him to the metro areas of New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Nesmith’s kick-off show at the Franklin Theater sold out an hour after tickets were available.Nez’s Solo Spring 2013 Tour followed an invitation from a British promoter/agent to play the British Isles last year.

Umphrey's McGee is thrilled to once again headline the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre this summer on Friday, June 7th, joined by Dr. Dog and Delta Spirit. Rounding out the weekend is their debut at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder on Saturday, June 8th.

Chart toppers Elvis Presley and Robbie Williams get the comic book treatment this week in two new releases, “The Elvis Presley Experience” & “Fame: Robbie Williams.”“The Elvis Presley Experience” is both scholarly and dramatic in its graphic recreation of the King's remarkable life story.

Plan now to be part of the big weekend March 1-2 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla where the first annual Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Party will be held March 1 and Clay Brooker and the Bandits will entertain March 2!At the first annual Pre-St.

This Thursday, February 28, Lazy Dog will host a multiple-band benefit in honor of those affected by the Sandy Hook shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Matt Flaherty, a founding member of Boulder’s own Hot Soup, initiated and organized the proceedings. The following is an interview with Matt all about this benefit. Suggested donation is between $10 and $20.

Legendary Southern Rock guitarist Dan Toler died this morning, February 25th 2013, at his home in Sarasota Florida. Dan passed away after a long battle against (ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Dan Toler was celebrated in the late 1970s for his astonishing guitar work as a member of the Dickey Betts & Great Southern band. He was featured on the two albums with Dickey Betts & Great Southern and later become a member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1979 and remained until 1982.

Fayetteville, Arkansas has seen a lot of different bands in the past few years. Its electronic scene is growing, as well as its jam scene. And really, all of its music is growing. So it’s no surprise George’s Majestic Lounge chose a band like Lotus to play at their venue. The band has played at this venue several times, but never on the venue’s new, much larger stage.

Passing Through is one unique release that certainly doesn’t disappoint. This is one artist that brings to the table effective songwriting via a highly subjective musical delivery. This meshed with a one in a million Modern Jazz sound and effective visuals and vocals makes for a very effective combination. Sarah Kervin is just a breath away from Smooth Jazz or even Pop Jazz but he skillfully manages to never cross the line into either realm.

Furthur Spring 2013! Furthur will play an 8 night run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on April 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, & 25, and a show at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on April 27. Tickets for the Capitol Theatre shows are on sale now, and Atlantic City tickets go on sale next week. Go to www.furthur.net for complete ticketing information.