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At age 67, Neil Young is looking classically weathered for a rocker his age, but no more so than any other celebrity who came of age in the 1960's, and definitely not withered in form . The "Godfather Of Grunge" saddles up again with bandmates Billy Talbot (Bass), Ralph Molina (Drums) & Frank "Poncho" Sampedro (Guitar) of Crazy Horse for "The Alchemy Tour", showcasing the band's first original material in nine years from their October 2012 release "Psychedelic Pill".

Grateful Web will be streaming The Motet performing "Funk is Dead" from the Wow Hall in Eugene, OR.  The show starts around 9PM PST.Here is the link to the webcast. Stay tuned for the archive.

Paper Diamond is making quite a name for himself, and it comes as no surprise to those familiar with his endlessly creative music that the name Paper Diamond itself carries. As he simply put, “Paper Diamond draws from an origami concept in that If you have a piece of paper, whatever your diamond shape is (simple or complex), that’s YOUR art. For me musically speaking, whether it’s simple or has a lot of layers, it’s my self-expression. Paper Diamond is art".

Sitting in his kitchen in Portslade, Norman Cook is ruminating on his travels over the past year.

BIG GIGANTIC shows no signs of slowing down in 2013.  As the electronic duo wrap their current “Uprising Tour” this weekend with a sold-out show in Athens, GA, saxophonist/producer DOMINIC LALLI and drummer JEREMY SALKEN have just announced the dates for their 2013 headlining winter tour.

1 part Vince Herman and his commanding stage presence
1 part Drew Emmitt which includes his mandolin, electric guitar, fiddle, and smooth voice
2 parts Young Whipper-Snappers…Andy Hall on dobro + Andy Thorn on banjo
2 parts unified and silky rhythm section…Wally Ingram on drums + Greg Garrison on bass
1 part Special guests: Billy Fucking Nershi + Silas Herman
1 part small kid in front of crowd jumping on stage to play Vince’s washboard
 

On the new release TIME ON MY HANDS, long-time Steely Dan guitarist JON HERINGTON steps forward to showcase his brilliant soloing chops like never before. The long awaited release by Jon Herington, reflects the bluesy, driving rock that had its gestation in the club scene.

2012 has been a transformational year for mankind. As I'm lying in bed drifting into sleep to the soundtrack of Jimi Hendrix's, 'Are You Experienced,' it dawns on me how similar the movements of 2012 have been to the concepts behind much of the music that transpired during the Summer of Love.

The acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter Elin Ruth released her Bang EP this week (11/27).  The four song EP precedes her full length, eponymous US debut which comes out on January 29, 2013.  Bang is available for a free download on her Facebook page here.  You can also purchase the iTunes version here that includes a bonus trac

Open the door to Henry Wagons’ first solo offering and who knows what awaits you. Following Wagons’ critically acclaimed U.S.

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