Archive: 2019

It takes some courage and gumption to make a blistering, vintage, all-out rock n’ roll record these days as many other genres have the edge in radio airplay and digital streaming. Luther Russell probably doesn’t care. He doesn’t offer classic rock (although he may someday fall into that category); he unleashes pure, straight ahead rock […]

For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, “The Godfather of British Blues”. In 2013, John signed with producer Eric Corne’s label, Forty Below Records, and has since been experiencing a true artistic and career renaissance, including a Blues Hall of Fame induction in […]

If you have yet to see Carlene Carter perform, you are not doing yourself any favors. The woman knows how to put on a show. If you’re thinking, well, she’s too country or she’s too old-fashioned, then think again. Carter kicks up her heels, cusses, dances, tells jokes and stories and sings like there is […]

Today, legendary guitar-god Tom Morello has announced he is hitting the road this summer on a brand new tour where he’ll be playing full songs of his recently released collaborative album, The Atlas Underground – available everywhere here – with an immersive live production designed by creative director Sean Evans. Of the tour, Morello describes, […]

Craig Finn has announced live dates surrounding his soon-to-be-released solo album, I Need A New War. The shows – which see Finn backed by his touring band, The Uptown Controllers – begin June 6 at SPACE in Evanston, IL, and continue through the month. Fan pre-sales begin Wednesday, February 20 and all remaining tickets will be […]

Today, Empire Of The Sun announced an extensive U.S. headline tour plus shows in Brixton, UK and Paris, FR. To celebrate the decade anniversary of their debut album, Walking On A Dream, the band will be playing intimate venues across the country, with two-night stands in numerous cities, including Chicago, New York, San Francisco and […]

On March 22, Netflix subscribers will finally get the chance to “Shout at the Devil.” The streaming service is set to premiere the Motley Crüe biopic, The Dirt, based on the biography of the same name written by Crüe themselves (along with Neil Strauss). Director Jeff Tremaine, best known for his work on the Jackass […]

Violent Femmes have announced plans for a co-headline tour with the legendary X, set to get underway May 5th at Humphrey’s in San Diego, CA. Violent Femmes will perform at Brooklyn Bowl inLas Vegas, NV and BeachLife in Redondo Beach, CA ahead of the co-headline dates. For complete details and local on-sale information, please see vfemmes.com/tour. In addition, Violent Femmes and X will be among the top stars at Arlington, TX’s […]

As instant gratification becomes the norm and certainty is worn as armor, Sean McConnell is choosing patience and ambiguity––especially when it comes to himself. “I think embracing the blurry lines is a sign of getting older and just having more life experience,” he says. “It can be healthy to break your own boxes.” Sean is […]

The Hourglass Cats, or THC, are a high energy seven piece Desert Rock and Sonoran Reggae collective based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Originally formed in 2011 as a two-piece band with Drummer “Hot Karl” Maier & Frontman Cori Rios, THC quickly grew to the seven-piece band it is known as today. The band currently consists […]

Roses & Cigarettes’ music is an eclectic blend of roots rock and Americana; a perfect recipe for the classic California sound. The band’s name was inspired by the Ray LaMontagne song of the same title, formed in Los Angeles in 2013. At that time Jenny Pagliaro was a vocalist in a local cover band who auditioned […]

Imagine a saxophonist walking into a Native American pow-wow or drum circle, conjuring up some melodies while the percussion follows. Think in terms of compositions, improvisational jamming and a free exchange of ideas and that’s what Dap-Kings saxophonist Cochemea Gastelum and fellow Dap-kIng, producer Gabe Roth conjured up for this session, All My Relations. It […]

Planning your EuroTrip There are various ways of bringing variety into everyday life. For example, it is a good idea to plan and implement a tour together with your male friends. The closer the friendship is, the more fun and entertainment is offered in the days. The task, however, is to plan a destination, activities […]

The last season ended with a big surprise. Not only did VFB Stuttgart mess up the designated champion’s party on the last matchday. Also the new Bayern coach, at that time still with previous Club Eintracht Frankfurt, hit the same notch and snatched the title in the DFB Cup from the home high favorite in […]

To watch a sporting event like your own team’s game is also something very special. To cheer on the guys on the grass and to fever with them from the first to the last minute, that makes a real fan. And that doesn’t only apply to football, even if of course not all sports have […]

Football is a wonderful sport. Because it is so wonderful and refreshingly surprising. In many areas the little one can still beat the big one and even big tournaments like a football world championship are always good for a surprise, as you have seen again this year. This was not a matter of course in […]

LP (Laura Pergolizzi) visited Philadelphia’s Fillmore on 2/15/19 in support of her new album Heart to Mouth released late last year. LP dazzled with her unique style, stage presence, and vocal stylings. Photos by Cathy Poulton