Steve Earle Hosts Fifth Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit With Josh Ritter, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires (SHOW REVIEW)
On Tuesday night December 17th, Steve Earle hosted his fifth annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit for the Keswell School at Town Hall in New York City. John Henry is his Earle’s youngest son who has Autism and he attends the Keswell School which challenges students to accomplish in aspects of school life, and prepares them […]
Behind the Scenes/Front & Center at Capricorn Revival: Celebrating the Rebirth of Capricorn Sound Studios (PHOTOS)
A big thanks to photographer Ian Rawn, who was in attendance at the Capricorn Revival A Commemorative Concert celebrating the Rebirth of Capricorn Sound Studios on 12/3 at the Macon City Auditorium. Featuring the songs of Capricorn Records with Musical Director Chuck Leavell and Special Guests Taj Mahal, John Bell, Jimmy Hall, Marcus King, Jaimoe, Tommy […]
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Is A Fitting Conclusion For The Sprawling Space Opera, For Better And For Worse (FILM REVIEW)
The concluding film of the Skywalker saga is a fitting end, warts and all.
Los Straitjackets Bring Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Surf Rock Sounds to Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW)
As the holidays rapidly approach, many bands are squeezing in last minute tours to give their fans one last taste of the good stuff before the new year. On Tuesday, December 17th, venerable instrumental guitar outfit Los Straitjackets did just that with a stop at Portland, Oregon’s Polaris Hall. This year, Los Straitjackets celebrated the […]
The Shivas Announce 2020 Tour Dates, Share New Video for “Can’t Relax”
Portland’s The Shivas recently released Dark Thoughts via Tender Loving Empire, a sweet and sinister album about confronting your demons and the growth that comes from fearless self-examination. The quartet just finished a European tour and will be embarking on a US-run starting January 18 in support of their fifth album. Today, they share the […]
Brent Cobb Announces “A Night of Fine Acoustic Country Music” Solo Tour
Grammy-nominated musician Brent Cobb will tour extensively next year including a series of intimate acoustic dates as well as select newly confirmed full-band shows. “A Night of Fine Acoustic Country Music with Brent Cobb” will bring Cobb to seated venues across the country—stripped down with an accompanist—allowing fans to hear the songs as he originally […]
Marco Benevento Provides Cathartic Relief, Covers INXS at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The long-held superstition that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day was turned on its head last Friday, at least for those holding tickets to the sold out Marco Benevento show at Portland, Oregon’s Doug Fir Lounge. Over the course of a couple of hours, any trace of winter doldrums and holiday season woes were […]
Wannabe Reviews Benjamin Tod’s A Heart of Gold is Hard to Find
In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on A Heart of Gold is Hard to Find, the new album from singer-songwriter Benjamin Tod, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
Kurt Vile Announces First Solo Tour In 10 Years
Kurt Vile is excited to announce a new run of US headline spring dates with support from Cate Le Bon kicking off in Chicago on April 8. The tour will make a handful of Midwest stops before heading down the East Coast, followed by a slew of West Coast dates before wrapping up five weeks […]
