Umphrey’s McGee Stays True To Form On ‘it’s not us’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Umphrey’s McGee stays true to form on it’s not us, in that there is no form. Any Umphrey’s album or show is a stylistic journey, but this album shifts gears more than any they’ve released so far. Recorded over one week in late 2016, It’s Not Us is the band’s latest attempt to capture […]
Dr. Lonnie Smith Proves Ageless In New Spirited Live Trio LP ‘All In My Mind’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=8.00] Continuing his new run at Blue Note Records that began in 2016 with Evolution, Dr. Lonnie Smith’s new live recording All In My Mind documents him in a trio setting during a 75th birthday celebration at the Jazz Standard in New York City last summer. With guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and drummer Johnathan Blake, the threesome […]
St. Paul and the Broken, Rhiannon Giddens Top 31st Annual Tibet House Benefit
One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in NYC, the 31st Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert returns to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2018 at 7:30PM for an evening full of amazing music and one-night-only collaborations. Joining esteemed composer and artistic director Philip Glass, […]
The String Cheese Incident, Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Sturgill Simpson Top SweetWater 420 Fest 2018 Lineup
SweetWater Brewing Co. and Happy Ending Productions announce additions to SweetWater 420 Fest 2018 lineup performing April 20-22, 2018 at Centennial Olympic Park: Full lineup includes The String Cheese Incident (2 sets), Umphrey’s McGee (2 sets), Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sturgill Simpson, Vulfpeck, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (2 sets), Greensky Bluegrass, SOJA, Ghostland Observatory, Stick Figure, […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Tommy Emmanuel Joins Forces With Mark Knopfler on Humble Acoustic Tune “You Don’t Want To Get You One of Those”
Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or at least they would if he was the kind of artist who was ever satisfied. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in […]
SONG PREMIERE: Lanford Black Tap Into Soulful, Catchy Jam With “In the Beginning”
Named for a great-grandfather they never met, Lanford Black draws on the heart of old soul and funk while updating it with a raw grit that’s all their own. Formed by Zach Shaw (lead vocals, guitar), his twin step brothers Josh Phelps (bass, backing vocals) and Ben Phelps (drums), and Forrest Gilchrist (guitar, backing vocals), […]
Nap Eyes Announce New Album ‘I’m Bad Now’ and Tour Dates
Nap Eyes are pleased to announce the release of their new album, I’m Bad Now, on March 9th via Paradise of Bachelors (USA), You’ve Changed (Canada), and Jagjaguwar (rest of world). The acclaimed Canadians’ ambitious, allusive third album achieves a new sonic clarity, depth, and range to match the effortless melodies and extraordinary writing. It’s […]
Happy 70th Birthday Donald Fagen of Steely Dan (Watch Full Show Live ’93 Shoreline)
17th Annual Northwest String Summit w/ YMSB, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Mandolin Orange
The 17th Annual Northwest String Summit (String Summit) is one of the top boutique live music experiences in the country and presents an array of today’s leaders in the Americana, Bluegrass, Indy Rock, and Jam genres. It all happens at the iconic Horning’s Hideout (North Plains, OR) from July 19 – 22, 2018. Located just 20 miles […]
SXSW Drops 500+ Acts For 2018 Music Fest
The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced over 570 artists invited to perform at the 2018 event. Each year the SXSW Music Festival hosts an exceptional mix of new, up-and-coming, international, and legendary artists from a variety of musical styles. The festival is the destination for all who share a passion for creativity […]