Todd Rundgren has had one of those eclectic careers that keeps your name on the musical radar even when you’re sitting at home twiddling your thumbs … which is not
As a greater drunk than I once opined, “time is a flat circle.” Nowhere is this idea—the idea that history is in a constant state of repeating itself—more apparent than
Following years of work as a sideman for musical greats including David Bowie, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Elton John, The National, Grizzly Bear, Sufjan Stevens, Rufus Wainwright’s band, Alberta Cross and
Believe it or not, the Grateful Dead had a far-reaching influence that stretched way beyond their inner circle of improvisational minded bands. Since playing their first shows 50 years ago
When Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds recorded their sophomore record, Pound Of Dirt, frontwoman Arleigh Kincheloe learned something very important about herself as a singer. “I learned a lot
Tweedy hit up “Conan” and performed “World Away” from Sukierae (check out the sticky bass line) further emphasizing all that’s “dad rock” with son Spencer. Conan O’Brien has a connection
John Medeski is keeping busy. In late February, the jazz-funk heavyweight and member of Medeski, Martin & Wood spent some time at his alma mater giving a master class, participated
As the weather and city are clearing up I’m starting to realize just how long I’ve been sick for. I’ve had the brutal head colds, stomach viruses and even a
Fare Thee Well isn’t the only Dead-related happening coming to Chicago this year. A new auction will give Deadheads a chance to own historical memorabilia from the band. In celebration
If there ever was a record shop where everybody knows your name, it might be Pure Pop Records in Burlington, VT. In fact it shares a distinctive downstairs entry way,
