Richard Bona
Recently, phenomenal jazz and blues bassist Richard Bona dominated New York’s intimate Iridium and delighted the crowd with his unique genre-bending sound. Born and raised in Central Africa, Bona brings a fresh … Read more
Posted in April, 2015
‘The Who Hits 50!’ Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow
Legendary rock heroes the Who will kick off their upcoming ‘The Who Hits 50!’ tour tomorrow, April 15, in Tampa, FL. Unfortunately, this may be the last huge tour for … Read more
Exclusive: Listen To Leaf Rapids’ New Country-Tinged Track
Leaf Rapids have released an excellent new country-western track just in time for spring. The song, “April,” recalls a simpler time. Fronted by husband & wife Devin and Keri Latimer, … Read more
Jack White Announces Acoustic Tour Before Taking A Break From Performing Live
Jack White is putting his guitar down and taking a break from performing live for a while. Before he does, though, he has some business to take care of. With … Read more
Blues Hall of Fame To Pay Tribute To Photographer Dick Waterman
When the Blues Hall of Fame opens its doors for the first time on May 8, the brand new home for the blues in the heart of Memphis will showcase … Read more
Percy Sledge Dead At 74
R&B legend Percy Sledge, the man whose voice turned “When A Man Loves A Woman” into a cornerstone of popular music, has died, according to a report from CNN. He … Read more
Exclusive: Check Out Jake Simmons’ Heartland Punk Rock
Jake Simmons & the Little Ghosts are doing their part to keep rock ‘n’ roll alive in the heartland. Hailing from Kalamazoo, MI, they’re churning out rock that pays homage … Read more
Patti Smith To Publish Second Memoir, ‘M Train’
Punk poet laureate Patti Smith announced that her second memoir, M Train, is finished and will be released on October 6. The book is a follow-up to Smith’s highly acclaimed Just Kids, which … Read more
Sean Watkins – 4/21 – The Stage at KDHX (St. Louis, MO)
Some people show off their musical genius at a young age, and Sean Watkins is a perfect example of that. The guitarist started Nickel Creek with his sister Sara and … Read more
Various Artists – The Complete Stax/Volt Soul Singles, Volume 3: 1972-1975
It’s no deep secret that the glory days of Stax/Volt are in the rearview mirror, as the music compiled on this excessive, ten disc set sadly attests. As the smoother … Read more
