Dimmer Twins (Patterson Hood/Mike Cooley) Plan East & West Coast Tour
Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley (a.k.a. the “Dimmer Twins”) formed the Drive-By Truckers in Athens, Georgia in 1996, though their musical collaboration began in the 80s with the band Adam’s House Cat. The name Dimmer Twins is a nod to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who are sometimes known as the “Glimmer Twins.” This stripped-down […]
Strand of Oaks Announces New LP ‘Eraserland’, Shares Tour Dates
On March 22nd, Strand of Oaks (Timothy Showalter) will return with his 6th album, Eraserland to be released via Dead Oceans. The album features the lead single, “Weird Ways” out today. On Eraserland, Showalter is backed by My Morning Jacket members Carl Broemel, Bo Koster, Patrick Hallahan and Tom Blankenship, who played a crucial role […]
The Cactus Blossoms Announce U.S. Tour
The Cactus Blossoms will bring their upcoming album ‘Easy Way’ (March 1) on the road for the first time this April, announcing headlining shows across the eastern United States in support of the new release. The blood harmony brother duo have spent the winter previewing new material in their hometown of Minneapolis, initially at the […]
The Jesus and Mary Chain, Dead Boys, Sheer Mag and More to Play Burger Boogaloo 2019
Burger Boogaloo is returning to Oakland’s Mosswood Park in 2019 on Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th for a 10th anniversary shindig featuring The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Scientists, Shannon And The Clams, Sheer Mag, and more! As always, the Boog is staying true to its roots with the return of our venomously […]
Aaron Lee Tasjan Announces 2019 Tour Dates
Aaron Lee Tasjan has announced 2019 tour dates in support of his critically acclaimed third album Karma for Cheap. After an appearance at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa, FL this weekend, he will launch a Scandinavian tour on January 22nd. On February 15th, he will begin a seven-date tour supporting power pop legends […]
25 Years Ago Today- Harry Nilsson Dies In His Sleep (Watch “Everybodys Talking” Live ’69)
The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Chris Stapleton Dave Matthews Band, Van Morrison Lead Stacked 2019 New Orleans Jazz Fest Lineup
The lineup for the 2019 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been revealed and it includes headliners The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Katy Perry, Jimmy Buffett, Chris Stapleton, Bog Seger and Santana.. Other standouts include Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Kamasi Washington, Al Green, Logic, Earth Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Alannis Morrissette, Los Lobos, Little Feat, […]
Mac DeMarco Announces 2019 North American Tour, New Album Details Coming Soon
Mac DeMarco is pleased to announce a 2019 North American tour, which will see him play some of his biggest headline shows to date, including the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Bandshell, plus a return to the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Additionally, Mac will play select festivals, including Coachella and Bonnaroo. Tickets go on sale Fri. January 18th at 11am […]
Anders Beck Talks New Greensky Bluegrass Album, Dobro Playing and More (INTERVIEW)
When I recently spoke with Anders Beck, he was enjoying some well-deserved downtime after his band Greensky Bluegrass just wrapped another Strings and Sol in Cancun, Mexico. The annual jam-cation saw a smorgasbord of bluegrass acts like Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain Stringband, Railroad Earth, and Greensky all playing intimate yet rowdy sets to die-hard fans […]
Metallica & Arrogant Consortia Present Enter Night Pilsner “A Hoppy Pilsner Played Through a Distortion Pedal”
Metallica and Arrogant Consortia (a Stone Brewing imprint) have announced Enter Night Pilsner. Launching in the US now, and internationally this spring, Enter Night Pilsner is a unique expression of the shared values that have helped define Metallica and Stone Brewing: fiercely independent, transcending genres, shattering preconceptions and challenging convention. Enter Night Pilsner is the outcome of a genuine creative […]