Long before any mention was made of Hot Tuna’s first (live) album, the atmosphere at Higher Ground September 2nd was very reminiscent of that eponymous work released in 1970. Quiet but focused musicianship among three empathetic highly skilled instrumentalists generated an intimate mood the likes of which is rare at any venue.
rom the get-go, it is worth noting that Vienna Teng is a great musician. She writes lyrically compelling songs that provide the perfect platform for the duet of her piano and lovely voice. However, in a recent show at Seattle’s Triple Door, performing as part of a quartet (Teng was accompanied by three solid musicians on violin, cello, and percussion), her talent was truly on display.
Pink Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright died earlier today, after a short battle against cancer. He was 65. Though not as prolific a songwriter as his bandmates Syd Barrett, Roger
After six months of planning, writing and implementing the new version of our Hidden Track Blog, we’ve finally flipped the switch on Hidden Track 2.0. As you’ll see, we’ve changed
RZA, Les Claypool, Tom Morello, Dilated Peoples and EPMD are just a few of the artists signed on for the third annual We The People Festival. The September 27 event
Radiohead have been working on the follow-up to their recent ‘In Rainbows’ album. Speaking to BBC 6music after losing the Nationwide Mercury Prize to Elbow on Tuesday (September 9), the
Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan have announced the US release date of their second album together, ‘Sunday At Devil Dirt’. The pair – ex-members of Belle & Sebastian and Screaming
Next Friday night, The Fab Faux celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band with their biggest gig yet: Radio City Music Hall. As a warmup, The Faux pay a visit
Two of the biggest jambands in the game: Gov’t Mule and Umphrey’s McGee, have each played the same venue for New Year’s Eve over the past few years. Yet both
Rush, the best band not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, combines their love of puns and Judaism to celebrate the band’s favorite holiday this side of Bastille
