John Wetton of Asia/King Crimson Dies at 67
Not long after the death of Greg Lake, the world has lost another prog kingpin. John Wetton, a former singer,bassist and songwriter for King Crimson and Asia, has died at the age of 67 from colon cancer. Asia last performed in November of 2014 but Wetton’s contributions live on within the many albums he contributed on including […]
John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring Reveal ‘The Meeting of the Spirits’ Tour Dates
Gutar fans have something huge to look forward to next autumn, as two of the premier guitarists in their genres come together. In a career that spans over five decades, John McLaughlin, one of music’s most influential and prolific guitarists, composers, and bandleaders, will begin his farewell U.S. tour on November 1 in Buffalo, NY. McLaughlin will be joined by Jimmy Herring, who […]
Mac DeMarco Announces New LP ‘This Old Dog’ Due May 5th
Mac DeMarco (aka 26-year old MacBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco) will release, This Old Dog, his third album and first full-length since 2014’s Salad Days, on May 5th via Captured Tracks. In conjunction with today’s album announcement, DeMarco is announcing a North American tour and sharing two lead singles — “My Old Man” and “This Old Dog.” They are the album’s openers and right off the bat, […]
Never Too Late- Bob Dylan Announces First Ever Three Disc LP ‘Triplicate’
For the first time in his storied career, A three-disc studio album from Bob Dylan, Triplicate, will be released on March 31, featuring 30 brand-new recordings of classic American tunes and marking the first triple-length set of the artist’s illustrious career. With each disc individually titled and presented in a thematically-arranged 10-song sequence, Triplicateshowcases Dylan’s unique and much-lauded talents […]
Closing In On Elton & Billy Joel – Phish Announces The Baker’s Dozen at MSG
Closing in on Elton John and Billy Joel for all time Madison Square Garden headlining shows, and about to tie The Greatful Dead at 52, Phish has announced The Baker’s Dozen, a 13-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, beginning Friday, July 21 through Sunday, August 6. The Baker’s Dozen brings the band’s […]
SONG PREMIERE: Barika Feat. Craig Myers (Mike Gordon’s Band) Delivers Soulful “Sekou Blues”
Barika is a six piece funky, dubbed out, psychedelic West African flavored band from Burlington, Vermont. The group is led by Craig Myers who, in addition to leading Barika on the N’Goni, is also a current member of Mike Gordon’s Band, and was one of the original founding members of Rubblebucket. He has performed alongside […]
Mark Eitzel Offers Hazy Milieu & Ample Allure On ‘Hey Mr Ferryman’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=7.00] Hey Mr Ferryman, album number ten since Mark Eitzel started his solo sojourn away from the realms of American Music Club, finds this ever-inventive artist shifting his stance towards a sound that’s fully flush with ethereal ambiance. Both somber and surreal, it conveys a sense of deep contemplation, the kind that the late Leonard […]
‘Havana Moon’ Captures The Rolling Stones’ Historic Cuba Performance (DVD REVIEW)
For The Rolling Stones, playing Cuba last year may have just been another notch on their fifty-plus year old touring belt, but its historical nature was significant and it was all caught on film for Havana Moon, the latest addition to the ever-growing DVD releases by one of the greatest rock & roll bands in […]
The Dig Take Their Sound In A New Direction On ‘Bloodshot Tokyo’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=7.00] Since releasing their debut album Electric Toys in 2010, New York City based indie-rockers The Dig have garnered a fair amount of critical praise. Though their albums do a great job of creating a different overall feel from each other, they also carry a similar thread of utilizing both instruments and vocals to create […]
SONG PREMIERE: Boston Roots Rockers Daemon Chili Get Bluesy On “Devil Woman”
Led by singer-songwriter Michael Dion, Boston-based band Daemon Chili have been steadily gaining traction around their home turf of New England since forming in 2013. The group is heavily influenced by the unique and eclectic sounds of legendary acts like The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, and The Band, and fuse elements of rock, blues, folk, Americana, […]