Guitarist for Everybody – Keri Kelli (INTERVIEW)
Musicians are notorious gypsies, traveling around the world, never liking to stay in one place too long. Some musicians are content to stay with one band their whole lives while others love the thrill of new vibrations. There is a little of both in guitar player Keri Kelli. Reading over his portfolio you get the […]
Bob Seger- Ride Out (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=5.00] From its title to the cover graphics and to the music inside, Bob Seger’s Ride Out has all the earmarks of a swan song. Of course, that’s probably not in the offing given the level of success Seger’s nurtured since his break-through in 1976 with Night Moves, including continued sold-out concert tours, but subsequent […]
Weezer – Austin Music Hall, Austin, TX 12/2/14 (PHOTOS)
Photos of Weezer with opener SPEAK at the Austin Music Hall on 12/2/14. Photos by Arthur VanRooy
The Doors – Feast of Friends (DVD Review)
“The Doors message is uncompromisingly loud,” says the announcer at the beginning of the British documentary, The Doors Are Open. “Do not adjust your set.” On November 11, Eagle Rock Entertainment finally released Feast Of Friends. This long ago film created by The Doors themselves back in 1968, has never been officially released until now. […]
The Pop Group: Post-Punk For Present Day (INTERVIEW)
Formed in 1977, British band The Pop Group had made their mark on music by the time they broke up a mere five years later. Their style of post-punk and incorporation of elements like funk, reggae and jazz worked well with outspoken lyrics focused on philosophy and at times political satire. Though they broke up […]
While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] Bloodshot Records is so deeply ingrained in the hearts of its followers that it’s hard to imagine a time when it didn’t exist. For their 20th birthday, they’ve collected 38 favorites from their catalog and divvied them up amongst a diverse group of artists to create While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years […]
Nels Cline and Julian Lage – SubCulture, New York, NY 11/25/14(PHOTOS)
Avant Garde guitarist, Nels Cline and jazz guitarist, Julian Lage came together to play a duo show at SubCulture in NYC to celebrate the release of their collaboration album Room. Photos by Vikas Nambiar
Gov’t Mule & John Scofield Team Up for 2015 Sco-Mule Tour
As discussed in Glide’s recent interview with Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule has announce the 2015 Sco-Mule Winter Tour featuring Gov’t Mule with special guest John Scofield. Pre-sale tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning next Tuesday, December 9th at 12pm local time. The public on sale will follow next Friday, December 12th at […]
Faces Keyboardist Ian McLagan Dies at 69
As a surprise to everyone considering his youthful enthusiasm and looks, Ian McLagan, best known as the keyboardist for legendary English rock bands Small Faces and Faces, has passed away at the age of 69. According to a source at the hospital in Austin, Texas, the musician—who also has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and […]
Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Jesus and Mary Chain Lead Austin Levitation Festival
Austin Psych Fest presents LEVITATION announced today the lineup for the recently renamed festival coming May 8-10, 2015, to Carson Creek Ranch in Austin, Texas. Camping passes, deluxe passes, and camping rentals are available today along with RV/vehicle camping information. Weekend passes are also out now at www.austinpsychfest.com. The lineup for the 8th annual festival include The Flaming […]