Before Nirvana made us smell teen spirit, there was Dinosaur Jr. to pummel listeners with loud, gloriously distorted guitars. The alt-rock power trio have made some of the best records … Read more
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
Sam Beam has had a banner year so far. The singer/songwriter who performs as Iron & Wine released Ghost On Ghost this year, and it might have been his best album yet. … Read more
This year’s John Lennon tribute is fast approaching, and it’s shaping up to be an excellent show. The performance is set to feature the likes of Steve Earle, Bettye LaVette, … Read more
Frontier Ruckus have placed themselves in an interesting position in the music world. By meshing both Americana and indie rock, they’ve managed to avoid the pitfalls that sink many of … Read more
There may not be a group who works harder than Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Randolph, who has come a long way from his beginnings in the House of … Read more
What else can be said about Van Morrison? The man is a living legend, the musical mind behind some of the greatest songs ever written. It’s been a while since … Read more
Mavis Staples is a living legend of soul, but it’d be unfair to look at her music as a relic of the past. In fact, with the help of her … Read more
Six-string aficionados are in for a real treat this week as New York’s City Winery hosts the 2nd annual Guitar Mash benefit jam. Hosted by Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio and … Read more
Levon Helm may be gone, but the band he co-founded to play in his Woodstock barn keeps ramblin’ on. The Ramble Band, which consists of such fantastic musicians as Larry … Read more
