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Charlie Daniels Band To Release Land That I Love Aug. 10

Legendary Blue Hat Records/E1 Entertainment act, The Charlie Daniels Band, is set to release a new collection of patriotic songs on Aug. 10 titled Land That I Love. The full-length release, co-produced by Daniels, Patrick Kelly and Casey Wood, features 15 tracks, including newly recorded studio versions of “Iraq Blues” and “(What This World Needs Is) A Few More Rednecks 2010.” “Iraq Blues”… (read more)

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Joins Jeff Beck's U.K. Tour

Austin City Limits will air the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, with special guest Ivan Neville on October 2 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Performing on Jeff Beck’s U.K. tour is the latest highlight in Trombone Shorty’s milestone year. His career highlights date back to sitting in with Bo Diddley at the ripe age of four, but this year, powered by his Verve Forecast debut, Backatown, is one… (read more)

The Jimi Hendrix Legacy: AES NY Section Hosts Electric Lady Studios 40th Anniversary Salute

John Storyk (left) and Eddie Kramer in the original Electric Lady Studio entrance. NEW YORK: Jimi Hendrix celebrated the opening of his Electric Lady Recording Studios at 52 West 8th Street in NY's Greenwich Village on August 26, 1970. On Sept. 18th that year the iconic 27-year-old guitarist passed away. In addition to his lasting musical legacy, Hendrix left a studio which continues to this day to… (read more)

Four Never-Before-Released Live Albums By Jefferson Airplane to Be Released October 26 on Collectors’ Choice Music Live

Four live albums include original vocalist Signe Anderson’s farewell show and Grace Slick’s first show, both at the Fillmore in 1966 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The argument rages on, but for many music fans in the ’60s, the best live band from the Bay Area was Jefferson Airplane. Formed during the summer of 1965 in San Francisco, the group triumphed in 1967 with Surrealistic Pillow, one of the… (read more)

Ponderosa Stomp Announces Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies, the A-Bones & the Jim Jones Revue at One Eyed Jacks on Sunday, September 26th

With a two day festival, film festival and music history conference, you’d assume the music fanatics at the Ponderosa Stomp would be done. That assumption couldn’t be further from the truth; the appetite for killer music is unquenchable. The Stomp announces a special show to follow the festival at One Eyed Jacks on Sunday, August 26th with Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin’ Groovies,… (read more)

MVD gives Fans the Opportunity to Film and Interview IGGY AND THE STOOGES at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival

IN THE HANDS OF THE FANS video series is born On Friday, September 3rd 2010, Iggy and the Stooges are putting themselves IN THE HANDS OF THE FANS… MVD Entertainment Group has launched the site www.InTheHandsOfTheFans.com to offer fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to film and interview Iggy and the Stooges performing the seminal punk rock masterpiece RAW POWER at the All Tomorrow’s Parties… (read more)

Leonard Cohen’s “Bird On A Wire” Comes To DVD On August 31

Tony Palmer’s 1972 European Tour film finally available to consumers Leonard Cohen--Bird on a Wire Tony Palmer and MVD Visual are proud to announce the release of Leonard Cohen “Bird On A Wire” for US distribution on August 31. Hi Res Cover Art originally made in 1972 and directed by celebrated British filmmaker Tony Palmer, “Bird On A Wire” follows Cohen on his 1972 European tour and contains… (read more)

JJR Up Ffor 6Music Rebel Playlist Vote & NYC Shows

We did it people!!! High Horse, the new single by The Jim Jones Revue won Steve Lamacq’s Six Music Roundtable last week-massive thanks to you for voting! More voting action this week as High Horse is now shortlisted for Lamo’s Six Music Rebel playlist which is decided by a public vote. If High Horse wins the vote it will be played on each daytime Six Music show next week. Voting has already opened… (read more)

Acetate Records announces an un-released album by THE FACTORY and a new record by THE SUPERBEES on September 7

THE FACTORY “S/T” “Andy Warhol would be proud. Spinal Tap would be jealous. Sergio Leone would be transported.” — Washington Post Much like predecessors New York Dolls, Stooges and Dead Boys, The Factory burned like a roman candle, then disappeared into the night. The Washington D.C. band ruled the roost in the late 1980′s, opening for Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Public Image, Ltd. and Johnny… (read more)

Blues Guitarist Phillip Walker Passes at 73

It is with deepest sorrow that we report on the sudden and unexpected passing of legendary blues guitarist Phillip Walker. He died of apparent heart failure at 4:30 AM, early Thursday morning, July 22, 2010. He was 73 years old.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj0d4bLnxTU&feature=related]Born February 11, 1937 near Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the small town of Welsh, Phillip Walker's earliest… (read more)

The Chicago Blues: A Living History Band Headlining Day 2 Chicago Blues Fest June 12

The 2010 Chicago Blues Festival will take place from June 11th to June 13th in Grant Park.This Festival is scheduled and presented by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. What’s amazing about this festival is not only the line-up, which is extraordinary, but the fact that The Chicago Blues: A Living History Band is headlining day 2 of the festival.Chicago Blues: A LIVING HISTORY is… (read more)

Experience Legendary Doo Wop Artists for Free at the Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival at Penn's Landing

Enjoy a Philadelphia-Favorite Genre While Supporting a Noble CausePHILADELPHIA, PA-- In the mid 1950s, the Doo Wop music genre emerged from the streets of northeastern cities. All one needed was their voice to create beautiful music, and hundreds of groups were formed on street corners and front porches. Using tight harmonies and centering on themes about love and life, this music holds a special… (read more)

7th Annual Congressional Blues Festival, National Building Museum, May 26, 2010

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="250" caption="7th Annual Congressional Blues Fest"][/caption]What: 7th Annual Congressional Blues FestivalWhen: Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 8:00pmWhere: National Building Museum401 F St NwWashington, District of Columbia 20001 The Congressional Blues Festival was created seven years ago in an effort to preserve The Blues history and help keep this great American… (read more)

The Bobby Murray Band w/sgs Lenny Watkins and Robert Penn to Appear at the Scarab Club Detroit Blues Heritage Series - Event 2, May 22

The Detroit Blues Society & the Scarab Club PresentThe Detroit Blues Heritage Series on May 22, at 2 pmThe Bobby Murray Band w/sgs Lenny Watkins and Robert PennScarab Club217 Farnsworth StreetDetroit, MI 48202-4018(313) 831-1250Blues guitar great Bobby Murray has been a Detroiter now for over a decade, but honed his skills around the blues clubs of San Francisco and Oakland. In the 1970's and… (read more)

Coventry Lions of Pennsylvania to Host the Chester County Blues Barbeque, June 5

[caption id="attachment_2313" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Wyndsor Farms"][/caption]Coventry, PA - The Coventry Lions Club will host the inaugural Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 5, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting,… (read more)

Motor City Special Announces Label Launch Concert & Recording Party

Detroit's newest record label Motorcity Special announces Label Launch Concert at Jazz Cafe Music Hall of the Performing Arts on Saturday May 8th 2010A Joint Promotional Production by Product of Detroit and MOTORCITYBLOG features unique Detroit musical acts recorded live for pressing to limited edition vinyl.MCS MISSION:There are a lot of Detroit record labels, new and old but none are… (read more)

“South Rock” Book Condensed for Easy Reading Online by Kiki Lee

[caption id="attachment_2133" align="aligncenter" width="355" caption="Dick Wooley With Gold Record"][/caption]Forward ~ The beginning of a new career in Rock and Roll.Chapter 1 ~ After launching several Indy label hits in 1967 Atlantic Records recruited Dick Wooley to head their record promotion in the Southeast and Midwest. Dick helped Atlantic launch several legendary Rhythm & Blues and Rock… (read more)

Melissa Etheridge Debuts New Album Fearless Love on QVC Today

Tune-in to QVC tomorrow when Melissa Etheridge debuts and performs songs off her new album Fearless Love in a special QVC Presents QSessions Live broadcast. The multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter will appear Tuesday, April 20 at 9:30 PM (ET) and will offer viewers the opportunity to purchase Fearless Love, which has been specially packaged for QVC with an exclusive bonus disc, … (read more)

Israeli Guitarist Yotam Fronts All-Star Lineup on JLP Debut, Resonance

May 4 Release Features Christian McBrideAaron Goldberg, Greg Hutchinsonand Special Guest Roy HargroveResonance YotamOn Resonance, his debut for Jazz Legacy Productions, accomplished Israeli guitarist-composer Yotam (full name Yotam Silberstein) has one foot firmly planted in his bebop roots while also showcasing his love of Brazilian music, American blues, Jamaican reggae and Israeli folk… (read more)

Rocky Jackson ~ Testify! Street Date: April 20, 2010 High Life Records Distributed by CD Baby

Though a proud son of the Lone Star state that has produced an extraordinary number of blazing guitar slingers, Rocky Jackson goes to the heart of the blues where the seductive groove and emotional expression meet like "the Southern crossing the dog." On his new album, Testify!, he digs into the deep mojo of the southwest as well as Chicago and the Delta, and the result is a rare treat for the body… (read more)