May 2009

Bob Dylan: Together Through Life

A magnificent songwriter and bonafide cultural icon, Bob Dylan has  never been a truly skilled recording artist in the sense of using the studio as a versatile tool in enlarging the scope of his music. On the contrary, his best recordings are those in which savvy musicians capture their chemistry by instinct, inspired by the great material they’ve been given to play. That’s not what happens on this new album.

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Jay Bennett Sues Jeff Tweedy For Royalties

Jay Bennett is suing the band’s lead singer, claiming he’s owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group.Bennett also claims in the breach-of-contract lawsuit filed

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Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Panic and Santana Join Forces

Southern jammers Widespread Panic brought their Travelin’ Light touring festival  – remember that lineup? – to Berkeley, CA’s historic Greek Theatre in 1998, but the Athens-based band didn’t get to play

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Briefly: Brunch With The McLovins

The McLovins boys visited the WPKN studio in Bridgeport yesterday to perform a brunch concert for the Connecticut-based radio station. Drumlovin, Axlovin and Basslovin treated the listeners to originals Purple

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Relix Lives On With New Management Team

We’re happy to report that Relix magazine has been saved after a group of investors led by former Wetlands owner Pete Shapiro and a number of Relix staffers have acquired

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