Archive: 2012

Keller Williams doesn’t sit still for long.  The undisputed king of the one-man-show is no one-trick artist. So it came as no surprise when he issued a children’s album, Kids, earlier this year.  His current tour includes several matinees for kids which highlight songs from that album.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has planned an exhibit on the Grateful Dead, from its recordings, tours and fans to its instruments and album-cover art. “Grateful Dead: The Long, Strange Trip” opens publicly April 12 during Induction Week at the Cleveland hall and runs through December. The Mickey Hart Band, featuring […]

Fleet Foxes drummer Joshua Tillman has announced that he is leaving the band. Tillman, who has drummed with the band for four years and played on both of their studio albums, posted news of his departure on his official website Fatherjohnmisty.tumblr.com. He wrote: "Farewell Fleet fans and friends. Back into the gaping maw of obscurity […]

Something, Brooklyn-based duo Chairlift’s second LP, and their first since signing with Columbia, is a masterful stroke of experiential alterna-pop that demonstrates the power that creative freedom and big label investment can provide for exceptionally talented musicians.

This Saturday, January 21st on PBS Stations across the nation, Austin City Limits presents an extraordinary performance by Joanna Newsom. This will be Joanna’s debut performance on Austin City Limits, following appearances on other late night programs including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and the Late Show with David Letterman. Finally, Joanna […]

On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Stanford University's Lively Arts Series will host the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang's (Stanford '78) piece, Death Speaks, featuring Bryce Dessner, Shara Worden, Nico Muhly and Owen Pallett.

Phony Fleet Foxes cover fools the Swedish singer

Freaks Ball announces their full Saturday lineup, featuring Warren Haynes.

Our latest Jam Cruise 10 photo gallery features the work of Nick “Phrazz” Fitanides.

Roger Waters tells all to radio host Howard Stern.

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Dr. John will play a multi-themed residency at BAM.

The Wood Brothers have announced the second leg of their North American Tour in support of their 2011 record Smoke Ring Halo, which was the #1 Most Added Album on Americana Radio this past week and debuted this week at number 32 on the AMA Americana Airplay Chart. The second leg of their tour will […]

Youth and vitality burst from the lungs of The Apache Relay’s front man, as fans screamed, sweat and sang along, drenching themselves in the vibrant and spirited tunes off their latest release, American Nomad.

ATP have announced their annual December festival, this year the three day event at Butlins, Minehead, will be curated & headlined by Cincinnati, Ohio’s The National – performing their only UK show of 2012. December 7th-9th 2012 at Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead, UK Since their formation in 1999, The National have grown organically from indie […]

Phish.net’s Adam Scheinberg explains why the site went dark today.

A very special night of music took place at “The Spot” on Jam Cruise 10.

Andrew Bender’s thoughts and photos on Greensky Bluegrass NYE performances.

Seventy-three of Chad Smith’s best photos featuring Jam Cruise 10 musicians.

Check out this short documentary on an inventive guitar tech.