The Sonics – 8/15 – The Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood, CA)
You could make the case that The Sonics started grunge in 1963. They came from the right place (Washington), and they certainly rocked hard enough. Whatever you want to call … Read more
Posted in August, 2014
Ted Nugent / Midland Theatre / Kansas City, MO / July 29th,…
What cosmic twist of fate put Ted Nugent and Barack Obama two city blocks on the same night? While police and security lined the streets waiting for the president’s arrival … Read more
The Who Ask Fans For Rarities For 50th Anniversary Celebration
Next year, The Who will be commemorating their 50th year as a band, and they’re asking for your help. The band is asking fans to donate rare concert footage (audio … Read more
CBGB Music & Film Festival To Return In October
After two successful years, the CBGBs Music & Film Festival is coming back to New York City for a third go-round. This year’s CBGBs Fest will take place all across … Read more
Ann Klein – Tumbleweed Symphony (Sowie Sound)
Ann Klein is known for mad guitar skills, which she has demonstrated while playing with Joan Osborne and Ani DiFranco, among others. But Klein has been writing songs since the … Read more
Marianne Faithfull Reveals Connection To Jim Morrison’s Death
In an interview with Mojo, Marianne Faithfull revealed her connection to the death of Jim Morrison, saying that her ex-boyfriend was the man who supplied the Doors frontman with a lethal … Read more
Exclusive: Check Out a New Track from New American Farmers Featuring Chuck Prophet
Blues-rock licks laden with vintage reverb and tremolo. A swampy southern sound despite Bay Area roots. An easygoing shuffle rhythm that feels as if it could groove on into eternity. … Read more
Pennsylvania Blues Festival / Blue Mountain Ski Area / Palmerton, PA /…
“You can’t buy this anywhere,” said the stage manager as we witnessed an impromptu jam with James “Super Chikan” Johnson backed by rising blues talent Jarekus Singleton. Aside from the … Read more
Veruca Salt / Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY / July 25
Just minutes after hitting the stage and churning out “Get Back” and “All Hail Me,” the first two tracks off 1994’s American Thighs, the crowd at Music Hall of Williamsburg … Read more
Nils Lofgren – Face the Music (Fantasy)
It may seem odd to devote ten discs (including a DVD) comprising 169 tracks to an individual many know mostly as a sideman (albeit a stellar one) to the stars. … Read more
