Preservation Hall Jazz Band are no strangers to the disastrous aftermath of a hurricane, having endured Hurricane Katrina in 2005, that left their hometown of New Orleans in shambles. Following Katrina, Preservation Hall Jazz Band launched Renew Orleans, along with partners Ropeadope and Okayplayer. The project raised over $80,000 for local musicians. In additional to the financial support, the shirts captured the pride and determination of the people of New Orleans.

Marco Benevento, popular New York jazz and experimental pianist and composer will perform with his trio at Red Square in Albany, New York on Saturday, December 1, 2012, with support from The Way Down. Tickets can be purchased for $14-$16 and are available by visiting redsquarealbany.comRed Square is located at 388 Broadway Albany, NY 12207. Phone is (518)-465-0444.

There are bands that throw a CD Release Party, and there are bands that are a party every time they take the stage, no matter what night of the week it is.  Cincinnati bred fastgrass up and comers The Rumpke Mountain Boys, the region’s ultimate newgrass party band, took over the stage of the Beachland Ballroom, where Yonder Mountain String Band got their start

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Smooth Money Gesture & Twiddle at the Fox Theatre on Friday March 15th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 16th for 10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.Smooth Money GestureSmooth Money Gesture is the very essence of a modern American Rock and Roll band.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Particle at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, January 19th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 11th for $13.00 in advance and $16.00 day of show.Along with The Disco Biscuits and Sound Tribe Sector 9, Particle was among the first to blend rock, jazz, funk, and electronica into the milieu of what has been dubbed "livetronica." The group has made a name for itself and built an enthusiastic fan base, - known as Particle People

In the midst of their 2012 Fall Tour, Colorado’s Head for the Hills perform at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO on December 1st.

Michael Pietsch, publisher of Little, Brown and Company, announced today that Little, Brown has acquired rock and roll legend John Fogerty’s memoir for publication in 2014.In his long-awaited memoir, John Fogerty—one of rock’s most important artists and a national treasure who’s sold over 100 million albums—will recount his remarkable life. Fogerty’s private and professional journey is one of the great sagas in American music, and his book will interweave the facts of his life with the music that emerged from his personal joys and battles.

The Canadian jam band Days of You has gone back to the studio to record their first album in 10 years. While release is not due until March 2013. The first 5 singles are available via their website.The band sends a mixed signal with the songs that are currently available. "Waves" and "Anyway Way the Wind Blows" seem to fall out of the traditional jam band sound and roll into a more Pop Rock sound.