As those in the music world and beyond continue to mourn the loss of Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, our #htconvo on @Hidden_Track yesterday asked our followers if The Boss and the band should continue without the Big Man.
Followers who were for the band pushing on were asked to supply who they would choose as a possible replacement for Clemons.
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Earlier this year Umphrey’s McGee asked their fans to weigh in on the best live versions of 2010. The group took the results and edited “the best of the best”
PBS music program Austin City Limits’ 37th season kicks off this fall featuring a new setting. ACL’s upcoming season comes to us from the new ACL Live at The Moody
Bob Weir continues to prepare for his first-ever solo acoustic tour, which kicks off in Knoxville on August 2, with a few intimate performances including a set last night at
At this year’s Rockness Festival in Northern Scotland, longtime HT favorite Frightened Rabbit (one of our very first in-person interviews) filmed a short acoustic set for the BBC, which included
Governor’s Ball Music Festival @ Governor’s Island, June 18
Words: Carla Danca
Photos: Jeremy Gordon
The inaugural Governor’s Ball Music Festival was held on Governor’s Island this past weekend, proving that NYC can still move with the best of them. The first time festival took advantage of the beautiful grounds and isolated location to call out all the alternative people of the city dressed in their finest freaky gear. From bikini tops to rainbow socks, it seemed that all of Brooklyn traded in their skinny jeans for a day in the sun. Governor’s Ball treated show-goers to amazing sights and sounds from a wide variety of electronic inspired artists.
[All photos by Jeremy Gordon]
With all the necessary items for a party it’s no surprise that acts like People Under the Stairs gave it up for marijuana and beer drawing huge crowds that were happy to sing along with them “If you don’t like it then get the fuck outta here.” Big Boi followed, giving the crowd the hits they craved like Ms. Jackson. The song drew more than just applause from the crowd as hot pink bras found their way onto the stage! But it was Empire of the Sun that won most outrageous act of the night with multiple costume changes and a troupe of dancers that made it hard to take your eyes off the stage for even a minute.
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The Allman Brothers Band will play New York’s Beacon Theatre in late July in an effort to raise awareness about Hepatitis C. Along with the announcement of the July 27