Festivals
Country Jam USA Eau Claire, WI /// July 17-19 Attendance: 20,000 Camping: Yes Where else are you going to be able to sit on stage for Dierks Bentley or Luke … Read more
Posted in July, 2014
Never Turning Back: Music, social justice and the legacy of Pete Seeger
By Joe Jencks When I was nine, my sister bought me a two-record set of Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie live at Carnegie Hall. On that record was a song … Read more
The Impressions, Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, The Inspirational Voices of…
The New York audience sang, danced and cheered at this benefit for Free The Slaves, a not-for-profit group that fights against human trafficking. At historic Plymouth Church, once a stop … Read more
Loudon Wainwright III – 7/17 – Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park (Los…
It seems that each year brings new fans to Loudon Wainwright III. The eccentric singer-songwriter’s work has always garnered a cult following, but his recent string of excellent albums has … Read more
Pink Floyd To Release First New Album In 20 Years
Pink Floyd surprised everyone this holiday weekend with the announcement that they are releasing their first new album in 20 years. Titled The Endless River, the album is expected to be … Read more
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival – The Farm (Manchester, TN)
When the 13th installment of Bonnaroo wrapped up, any superstitions of an unlucky year were dispelled. Serious kudos to AC Entertainment and Superfly Presents for nurturing the close-knit community vibes … Read more
Ted Nugent Releases New Track Off Upcoming Album, Starts Tour
Ted Nugent knows what he’s doing, for no music complements grilling, fireworks and the Fourth of July quite like his. So it is that today, on the eve of Independence … Read more
Happy Together Tour – Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown, NY)
The sly reference to the Turtles’ megahit in this tour’s title doesn’t begin to tell the story. Gary Lewis (Gary Lewis & the Playboys), Mitch Ryder (Mitch Ryder & the … Read more
Jack White Did Something Weird
When Jack White has done something weird, it probably also means he’s done something interesting. Yesterday, as a guest on BBC Radio, White played a 90-minute set (an exceptionally long … Read more
New Joe Bonamassa Album Due Out This Fall
When you’re a guitarist as blisteringly talented as Joe Bonamassa, it’s easy to focus only on your playing. It’s easy to focus on igniting the blues standards of Robert Johnson … Read more
