Archive: 2020

James Hyland got his start in music as a member of cult favorites the South Austin Jug Band, who made a name for themselves in the Texas music scene in the early 2000s with their good-hearted bluegrass-inspired Americana. Eventually the band members went separate ways, embarking on other musical endeavors. Hyland decided to pursue his […]

They are legends but if you’re a normal everyday listener to music, their names may not be as familiar to you as the people they have played with and the hit records they have played on. Know that guitar part that intros Stevie Nicks’ “Edge Of Seventeen”? That’s Waddy Wachtel. Happen to hear Don Henley’s […]

Dweezil Zappa brought forth a searing concert of his father’s music to Tucson’s Rialto Theatre on February 19th. The show embraces the legacy of Frank Zappa’s 1969 Hot Rats album that was Frank Zappa’s first studio album released after the Mothers of Invention dissolved. The album was very jazz-influenced consisting of many instrumental solos and […]

The five-piece Drive-By Truckers pulled into New York City on Friday night February 21st to play a show at the recently renovated Webster Hall as they tour behind their excellent, politically motivated record, The Unraveling. The group seemed revved up walking out to the stage and while there was a clear focus on their new […]

Man Alive! is the third album from the London based artist King Krule (real name Archy Marshall) and it’s a gloomy mix of everything from hip-hop to noise rock to jazz. Marshall walks a fine line between artistic experimentation and somber passages he combines disparate elements into an urban grey rain cloud of a record.  […]

The Hold Steady have announced 2020’s Constructive Summer performances. The dates begin with sold out shows in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, April 3 at First Avenue as part of the legendary club’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and a two-show doubleheader on Saturday, April 4 at 7th St Entry. In June, the band will then head to […]

One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with a world tour coming to the US in the fall. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Sabaton as openers and is being fueled by the highest-charting album of Priest’s career ‘Firepower’ which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200. “Judas Priest are primed and ready to deliver the […]

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead joined forces with The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Band of Changes front-man Chris Harford for a rousing take on Neil Young’s “Fuckin’ Up” at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY on Sunday evening, February 23rd. The comedian made his surprise appearance during the encore when he sauntered on stage, […]

Fresh off triumphant sold-out intimate pre-tour events in Toronto, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, Ed O’Brien of Radiohead has announced his first full scale North American tour under his EOB banner. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10am local time. Fans who pre-order EOB’s upcoming album Earth will be treated to […]

Pet Shop Boys and New Order today confirm a co-headlining tour of North America. The two British electronic bands have announced that The Unity Tour kicks off September 5 in Toronto and sees stops in select cities including Madison Square Garden in New York, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and more. Both bands will play a full set with the headliner alternating each night. Full list of dates below. Tickets […]