Peter Gabriel has just finished his North American dates in support of Scratch My Back, a conceptual album that has the former Genesis frontman recording covers, a move which will in turn give him some covers back. The aptly named 11th solo album from the London native has captured a deal with artists like David […]
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros have been causing quite a stir since the psych-folk collective released their Silagra debut album, Up From Below. Pollstar.com reports that the group is set to follow its lauded set at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif. with a North American tour. Edward Sharpe & Co. have a […]
It seems like they’ve got all the right stuff – each of Aventura’s members are veterans in the music business, they hold great chemistry and tune their bachata just right – but there is one pertinent thing that is missing from this popular Latin group – they aren’t actually from Latin America. Rather, Anthony Santos, […]
The 2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicked off in the Big Easy on April 23, and iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel headlined the four-day music event on Sat., April 24. The long-lasting music festival (now in its 42nd year) featured performances from the likes of Lionel Richie, the Black Crowes, My Morning Jacket, […]
Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch coal mine in Montcoal in Raleigh Country, W.Va. endured the biggest mining disaster in 40 years on April 5, when an explosion killed 29 miners and injured two. Pollstar.com reports that country singer Alan Jackson is making sure that the lives of those lost in the tragic mining disaster will […]
They might be finishing their career together, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t going out with a bang. Norwegian group A-Ha brings their final North American tour to four cities this May – visiting Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and New York – before closing out this chapter in their lives. The trio will continue on […]
On June 9 the 2010 CMT Awards kick off the annual CMA Music Festival held in, where else, the country music capital of Nashville. The Boot reports that on April 29 rock-meets-country star Kid Rock announced that he would host the awards show on his Facebook page, writing, “The rumors are true. I’m hosting the […]
When then-Arista label head Tim DuBois paired up Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn 20 years ago, the duo was skeptical about being partners for long. Fast-forward to 2010 and the legendary country duo Brooks & Dunn recently embarked on their final road trip, the Last Rodeo Tour. Brooks & Dunn performed the first night of […]
The Tennessee-based band Kings of Leon was in London, England recently at Hyde Park to deliver a four song set from their upcoming record. Although details on the album’s name are scarce, NME reported that the preview included “Immortals,” “Mary,” “Radioactive” and “Southbound.” Drummer Nathan Followill told Billboard earlier in the year, “Any time you’re […]
She’s got a fiery personality and a bubbly voice to boot, synchronizing her orange hair with her pop rock hits. The indie artist based in Los Angeles recently wrapped up her residency in her home city’s Largo at the Coronet Theatre as she gears up for this summer’s Lilith Tour. Just barely a quarter of […]
