2012

Newport Folk Friday: Wilco, Blitzen Trapper & Megafaun

Scott Bernstein April 10, 2012 No Comments

Three fantastic bands will play Fort Adams Park on July 27 in Newport.

Tour Dates: Down And Dirty

Jeffrey Greenblatt April 10, 2012 No Comments

Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors have lined up a two-month tour.

Bill Evans –

Chad Berndtson April 10, 2012 No Comments

You need just a few more adjectives and addendums to nail all that is Evans, who cut his teeth playing jazz lofts in New York City starting in the late 70s, logged time with Miles Davis and many others throughout the 80s, remained a core member of the adventurous group Elements well into the 90s, and has over the past 20 years or so made armfuls of fascinating records in a wide variety of contexts and combos, jazz and non. This is the same Bill Evans who’s equally comfortable sitting in with the Allman Brothers Band – as he did, again, during this year’s Beacon run in New York – as he is with Herbie Hancock or Bela Fleck.

Alabama Shakes: Boys & Girls

Shawn Donohue April 10, 2012 No Comments

The emotional rock and roll comes back to close things as “Be Mine” and “On Your Way” both burn in the vein of a textured, rich Southern style. Boys & Girls is a song focused effort from Alabama Shakes, showing off their talent as writers excellently; those searching for blissful blues/soul/rock in 2012 need look no further.

Donovan Frankenreiter Releasing Start Livin’ June 5th

April 10, 2012 No Comments

Donavon Frankenreiter announces the release of his fifth studio album, Start Livin’ out through his own label, Liquid Tambourine Records on May 29th. The album was produced alongside Frankenreiter’s longtime

Phish Announces Summer Tour Second Leg

April 10, 2012 No Comments

The second leg of Phish’s 2012 summer tour will feature the band’ first appearances at numerous venues beginning August 15 at Long Beach Arena in Southern California to stops at