Jason Molina Tribute Shows Planned
Music lost one of its great, unique voices when Jason Molina passed away earlier this year at the all-too-young age of 39. Dozens of tributes have already come out, but … Read more
Posted in December, 2013
Michael Packer – I Am The Blues: My Story (Self-released)
This album begins with Packer giving his bona fides as a bluesman: “I’ve been shot at, stabbed, done time in prison, played with Honeyboy Edwards etc.” and continues a narrative … Read more
Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo Offering Guitar Clinics
Former Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo is justly considered to be one of the most innovative guitarists of all time, playing a style inspired equally by avant-garde artists like Glenn … Read more
‘Fifth Beatle’ Film To Begin Production Next Year
Filming is set to start on The Fifth Beatle, a biopic about Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Based on the graphic novel on the same name by Vivek J. Tiwary, the film … Read more
Starship ft. Mickey Thomas – Loveless Fascination (Loud & Proud)
Far removed from any connections to the contorted Jefferson Airplane family tree (most notably Grace Slick, since replaced by siren Stephanie Calvert), Mickey Thomas, a barroom belter at heart, shines … Read more
Rod Stewart To Reunite With Faces In 2015
The NME is reporting that Rod Stewart will reunite with his former band The Faces in 2015. Stewart confirmed the news himself in an interview with Boston radio station WZLX. “I think … Read more
Paul McCartney Preps ‘New’ Documentary
Paul McCartney’s latest album New finds the former Beatle more invigorated and excited about music than we’ve seen him in a while. Elmore‘s Ira Kantor said that the album “features a rejuvenated McCartney, … Read more
Members of Beach House, Grizzly Bear, More To Play Gene Clark Tribute…
Many Byrds devotees hold the under-appreciated career of Gene Clark in very high regard. While he never achieved the success of his bandmates David Crosby and Roger McGuinn, his songwriting … Read more
Quicksilver Messenger Service – Live At The Old Mill Tavern: March 29,…
Given the wealth of San Francisco’s hometown talent, Quicksilver Messenger Service was hard-pressed to compete with ʼ60s contemporaries like Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. Nevertheless, their fiery live shows … Read more
Hop Aboard The Love Bus
Recently, Darlene Love shared her December plans with Elmore, and it involves many miles and many performances. Our Influences interview for January/February will feature this extraordinary–and very busy–singer and actress. “I have been on bus … Read more
