Van Morrison’s Early Legacy Re-Documented on ‘The Complete Them 1964-1967 (ALBUM REVIEW)
If Van Morrison’s career had never progressed past his years with Them, he might still deserve his own chapter in the history of contemporary rock and roll. And that’s because his galvanizing presence, transcends the familiar trademarks of mid-Sixties stylists: a knowledge and reverence for blues roots and, at his/Them’s best, an intuitive grasp of […]
Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, KWS, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa & More Shred The Experience Hendrix Tour in Worcester (PHOTOS)
The Experience Hendrix Tour hit the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA on 3/23/16. The performance featured Billy Cox (from Jimi Hendrix Experience / Band Of Gypsys), Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde (from Black Label Society / Ozzy Osbourne), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Chris Layton (from Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble), Mato […]
Tesla Shake The Walls With Big Guitars & Raspy Wails in Santa Ynez, CA (SHOW REVIEW)
Tesla came to the Samala showroom at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez to rock a sold out crowd, Thursday night March 24th. The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1986 release of their mega hit album Mechanical Resonance. The group opened with a thunderous explosion of rock, perfectly representing the classic […]
‘Better Call Saul’ Finds Jimmy Slippin’ (TV REVIEW)
After a taut and stunning few episodes, Better Call Sauls reels it back somewhat as we advance towards the season two finale.
Rest in Peace, Patty Duke (1946-2016): Legendary Actress Dead at 69
Star of stage and screen, advocate, and mental health champion Patty Duke died earlier today. Rest in peace.
Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Tame Impala, Grace Jones Lead 2016 FYF Fest Lineup
FYF Fest has announced the festival’s 2016 lineup. Taking place August 27th and 28th, the 13th annual FYF Fest will feature headlining performances from Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Tame Impala, and Grace Jones along with additional performances from Anohni doing her first LA performance for Hopelessness, Blood Orange, Vince Staples, Young Thug, Charles Bradley, Grimes, Rae Sremmurd, Beach House, Kelela, Julia Holter […]
LCD Soundsystem Reboots For Rebirth at NYC’s Webster Hall on Easter Sunday (SHOW REVIEW)
Walking up to Webster Hall on Easter Sunday to a marque reading, “Please Stand By, Test In Progess” set the tone for what was to transpire inside. LCD Soundsystem made a very big deal out of their retirement back in 2011. Their “last” show was on April 2nd, 2011 at legendary New York City landmark […]
Blitzen Trapper Plan Midwest/Canada Headlining Tour
Portland Oregon’s own, Blitzen Trapper, are pleased to announce a headlining tour run throughout the Midwest and Canada in support of their 8th album All Across This Land (Vagrant/BMG) that was released last October to rave reviews. Starting May 27th, the tour kicks off in Evans, GA where the band will be direct support for Willie Nelson before […]
Away in the Mountains: Tom V., The Naked Bootleggers and Possessed by Paul James (SHOW REVIEW)
Live music is a victory. Live music renews spirit. Live music is the musician feeding the audience member’s soul. It is hands thrown up in simultaneous rejoicing and surrender. Live music is the shout of reality given an artistic spin. Sometimes it is sad and sometimes it is fun. Live music is a reaffirmation, it […]
LCD Soundsystem Announces Two Red Rocks Shows
With LCD Soundsystem recently finishing up their Webster Hall double show run in New York City, the band is back with more Back From The Dead Shows including a slot at Glastonbury. The band group will play a pair of newly announced shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on August 2 and 3. These shows […]