Posts by Jeffrey Greenblatt

Yesterday, Scotty offered up a fantastic B-List of albums hitting shelves this month that he’s looking forward to. I thought I’d continue along those lines today with a mix tape chocked full of music that is also being released in the coming months, as we see the leaves turn colors and our days grow shorter. […]

The Rolling Stones iconic tongue logo is arguable the famous and recognizable in all of rock and roll. The logo which first appeared on the band’s Sticky Fingers album, and was originally designed by John Pasche in 1970. So why this bit of rock history? Well, Pasche’s original design was sold at auction over the […]

Last week, Oasis kicked off their brief, mostly Canadian-centric North American tour with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. Before the Brit-rockers head back across the pond for a lengthy UK run, they will play a rare club gig on September 12 at New York’s Terminal 5 – which will be reconfigured for the occasion. The […]

We’ll get right into things today since you’re probably trying to get in that last blast of summer and shouldn’t be sitting around looking at a computer screen. So let’s check out what’s been going on with a lengthy batch of links… List Time: Top Ten Hair Metal Gods Neil Diamond offers refunds for those […]

For those of you who didn’t catch this item yesterday on Jambands.com, there is some big news coming out of the Grateful Dead camp. Take a look… Sources confirm that the surviving members of the Grateful Dead — guitarist Bob Weir, bassist Phil Lesh, and drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann — are planning to […]

Well, we’ve reached the end of my Outside Lands preview. As you’re reading this, I’ll already be taking in the sights of San Francisco to kill some time until the festivities get underway later on today. Today’s pick was really a no-brainer, it’s Chicago’s alt.country turned indie-rock act Wilco. There aren’t very many bands out […]

In and around 5 PM (PST), the initial edition of the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival gets underway in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. While the historic park has hosted numerous rock concerts over the years, Radiohead will hold the distinction of being the first act to actually play there after sundown. The three-day […]

Unlike its sister festival Bonnaroo, music at Outside Lands will be ending promptly at 10 PM each night. Fret not though you late-night enthusiasts, there are plenty of options available for those who want to keep filling their ears with great tunes long into the night. Festival promoters will sponsoring official Night Shows at The […]

I’m a few short hours away from getting a plane and heading out to San Francisco – I know, I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about it by now. For those of you who can’t make it out to Outside Lands, I’ll be Twittering all weekend long about the going ons. So be sure to […]

I’m sensing a bit of trend with my selections this week, other than the legendary Steve Winwood, I’ve offered up two acts that have been steeped in a rootsy-Americana sound and today isn’t going to be any different. There is only one place to be on Saturday when the clock strikes 3:40 and that’s at […]

Ever since the initial line up for Outside Lands was revealed the one act that was an absolute must on my schedule is Bon Iver. Music writers have been drooling over For Emma, Forever Ago since the it came out. I even named it number five on my Top 6 Of The First 6 list. […]

With the scores of contemporary acts playing Outside Lands it would certainly be easy to overlook the fact that there is a performer on the bill that actually played in San Fransisco during the city’s gilded psychedelic-ballroom era and who only just turned 60 this year – Steve Winwood – guess that’s what happens you […]

In a few short days I’ll be ditching my 10 to 6-er and boarding a plane to head out to the Left Coast for the inaugural edition of the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival taking place in San Francisco’s scenic Golden Gate Park. With 60+ bands, spread across six stages, the Superfly folks are […]

On September 23 the band that was once labeled the Southern-Strokes, Kings Of Leon, will release their second album in as many years: Only By The Night. The trashy Tennessee rockers will celebrate by playing a special intimate album release show at New York’s Webster Hall that will also serve as the kick start to […]

Earlier this week I was able to score a last minute ticket to Conor Oberst’s long sold out, intimate gig at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. The prolific singer-songwriter, better known by his recording alter ego Bright Eyes, used the show as a showcase for songs off his recently released self-titled solo “debut”. Backed by […]

Most people usually scratch their head when they find out that the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame calls Cleveland, Ohio it’s home. Sure pioneering DJ Alan Freed got his start there, and the city claims to be have hosted the first rock and roll concert, but it’s always seemed a bit perplexing to those […]

Last week my 9 to 5er (actually its a 10 to 6er) had me away for a company “off site.” While for most of you out there that might mean being sent off to Tampa or Cleveland, working for a international company has its perks as we got sent over to our office in Holland. […]

Yesterday saw the unexpected passing of ’70s soul and funk pioneer Issac Hayes at his home at the age of 65. The deep baritone voiced Hayes is probably best known for composing the theme song for the blaxploitation classic Shaft, along with releasing his landmark 1969 album Hot Buttered Soul – which contained a total […]

Former Troop Beverly Hills star and Rilo Kiley front women Jenny Lewis is set to release her second solo effort Acid Tongue on September 23. As a possible sly tongue in-cheek nod to Tommy Tutone, fans can get a listen to the album’s acoustic title track by simply calling the toll-free number 888-717-ACID (2243). You’ll […]

A business trip kept me from my writing duties this week, so Scotty has punished me by making me wrap up the week with Leftovers. Ok truth be told I was actually happy to do it since I was missing things around here. So let’s see what I missed while I was out of the […]