Del McCoury Band Conjures Bluegrass Bliss at Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Considering that Del McCoury has had a career spanning well over fifty years and has played a pivotal role in the growth of bluegrass music, he could easily rest on his laurels and enjoy time for reflection as one of the most influential figures in the genre. Instead, Del keeps on touring and making music […]
Happy 75th Birthday Booker T. Jones (Watch “Green Onions” Live with Drive-By Truckers)
Julia Jacklin Proves Resilient, Angelic & Understood at Brooklyn’s Warsaw (SHOW REVIEW)
When her second full-length album Crushing came out earlier this year, we watched Julia Jacklin continue to evolve as an artist from 2016’s Don’t Let the Kids Win. Her voice as a songwriter, and confidence as a performer seemed to grow stronger; her perspective more self-assured. Even as the songs on Crushing find her still […]
Dylan LeBlanc Delivers Late 70’s/Early 80’s Sprawling Rock To Bowery Ballroom (SHOW REVIEW)
There’s something a little weird about a co-headlining show. No matter what the acts are, whichever plays first just doesn’t attract the same crowd. One act has to function as an opener, regardless of following or fanbase. The strangeness of this took shape on November 7th at the Bowery Ballroom, where Dylan LeBlanc played an hour-long set […]
Tool Expand North American Tour Into Early 2020
After selling out almost all dates on their current U.S. tour, Tool have added a new run of North American tour dates in early 2020. The new dates in support of their new album Fear Inoculum kicks off on January 10 with two shows in San Diego, California before the tour finishes up on February 1 in New […]
LISTEN: Frank Black and Iggy Pop Celebrate Mose Allison
Today, on Mose Allison’s birthday, Fat Possum Records releases two newly-recorded Allison tracks from IF YOU’RE GOING TO THE CITY: A Tribute To Mose Allison, out November 29. Pixies vocalist Frank Black has recorded “Numbers on Paper,” while punk icon Iggy Pop puts his spin on the title track. IF YOU’RE GOING TO THE CITY […]
The Black Crowes Reveal 2020 Tour Dates and Band Members
Call it a money grab or a reconciliation of the Brothers- but Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, with a 2020 tour that will mark their first live shows since 2013. The 46-date run starts June 17th at the Austin360 Amphitheater in Austin, Texas and […]
ALBUM PREMIERE: Sea Caves Manifest Thoughtful Indie Pop Sound with ‘Across the Water’
While Sea Caves were writing and nearly done recording their third album, Across the Water, due out on November 15th, it became apparent to founding member Shiloh Halsey that something was missing from the band. Choosing wisely not to ignore this notion, Halsey decided to fire himself as the lead singer and find someone new […]
SONG PREMIERE: Whitacre Turn Simple Love Song Into Anthemic Folk Rocker with “Peach”
Whitacre the band began after Paul Whitacre, who played on his own for five years, met banjo player Chase Perry backstage at a show in Denver, the two not knowing then that a borrowed tuner would be the start of a new friendship, and eventual collaboration. Paul and drummer Mark Cunningham met during a game […]
