Cream reunion DVD/CD in the works
This past May, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton—the original members of Cream—reunited for a string of shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. Occurring nearly 40 years after the band's breakup, the shows received favorable reviews. Now, for those who didn't get the chance to see the momentous occasion, a CD/DVD will be released on Oct. 4. In addition to various alternate takes of classic Cream songs, the release will also feature the only band interviews about the reunion. ... read more
Benefit album to be recorded in one day
Pictured above: Damien Rice Damien Rice, Radiohead and Gorillaz have been confirmed for the upcoming benefit album Help: A Day In The Life. The bands will record new tracks on Sep. 8, and the LP will be available for download the following day, making it the most-quickly assembled and released album ever. Proceeds will go to War Child, which provides aid for children in war zones. The album marks the tenth anniversary of 1995’s original Help charity album. For more information, visit warchildmusic.com ... read more
Bobby Bare releases new album
Country legend Bobby Bare will release his first studio album in 22 years, The Moon Was Blue, on Nov. 1. The album is co-produced by Bare’s son, Bobby Bare, Jr. ... read more
The Presidents of the U.S. tour
The Presidents of the United States of America are back on the road in support of their most-recent studio album, Love Everybody. Tour Dates: 9/16 – Spokane, Wash. – The Big Easy 9/17 – Boise, Idaho – Idaho Center Amphitheater 9/19 – Orangevale, Calif. – The Boardwalk 9/20 – San Francisco, Calif. – The Independent 9/22 – Anaheim, Calif. – House of Blues 9/23 – Hollywood, Calif. – Key Club 9/24 – San Diego, Calif. – House of Blues 10/03 – Cambridge, Mass. – The Middle East 10/04 – New York,... read more
Bauhaus tours North America this fall
Following a seven-year touring hiatus, Bauhaus, the godfathers of Goth, will be trekking around North America this fall. Earlier this year at the Coachella festival in Indio, Calif., Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy began the show suspended upside down like a vampire while singing "Bela Lugosi's Dead." Although there's no guarantee this will happen every night on the band's tour, Bauhaus has been known to be quite the live experience. ... read more
New Neil Young album due in September
On September 27, Neil Young will release his latest album, Prairie Wind. Although not much has been revealed about the record, it will come with a DVD that includes video of the entire recording process. Additionally, Young's label, Reprise, will begin releasing a series of live and rare recordings by the legendary singer/songwriter. ... read more
Michael Franti to host Power to the Peaceful Festival
On September 10, Michael Franti and his band Spearhead will host the 7th annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) in San Francisco, Calif. Since its first year, the festival's draw has increased from 6,000 to over 50,000 people. This year's line-up includes musical acts such as Jean Grae, Saul Williams and Anti-Flag, as well as speakers like Woody Harrelson. ... read more
Help save CBGB
Legendary Manhattan rock club CBGB won in its recent court case and does not owe any funds to its landlord, The Bowery Resident's Committee. Nonetheless, CBGB’s battle to get its lease renewed is far from over and the club’s landlord has already stated it will appeal the court's ruling. CBGB has asked for help in contacting the Mayor of New York's office and asking him to get involved in saving CBGB. Use the link below to write the mayor a friendly letter: Click here to write your letter Other ways to contact the Mayor: Call the Mayor's Office directly at:... read more
Tupac memorial statue to be unveiled in Atlanta
On Sep. 13, the newly opened Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) will unveil a memorial statue in honor of the legendary rapper's passing nine years prior. The bronze monument will occupy the center of Peace Garden in Atlanta, Ga. Sculptor Tina Allen designed the seven-foot statue, which will stand on a three-foot base inside a fountain shaped like a gothic cross. Shakur's quotes and poetry will surround the sculpture. Additionally, the Tupac Summer Performing Arts Camp's kids will perform, and discussions will be held with the late rapper's mother, Ms. Afeni Shakur. Although the ceremony is free,... read more
Doves announce new North American tour dates
New North American tour dates have been confirmed for British trio Doves in support of their recently released third album, Some Cities. The tour, which kicks off Sep. 12 in Boston, will bring Doves to New York City's CMJ Music Marathon and Across the Narrows Festival, Texas's Austin City Limits Festival and San Francisco's Download Festival. Doves tourdates: 9/12 — Boston, Mass. — Avalon 9/13 — Montreal, Quebec — Spectrum de Montreal 9/14 — Brooklyn, N.Y. — Warsaw @ (CMJ Music Marathon) 9/16 — New Haven, Conn. — Toad's Place 9/17 — Baltimore, Md. —... read more
Matthew Ryan's new band releases U.K. debut
Nashville songwriter Matthew Ryan (pictured above, far right) and his new band Strays Don't Sleep are releasing their self-titled debut in the U.K. on One Little Indian (also Björk's label). Included with the CD is a DVD that features short films inspired by each song. Strays Don’t Sleep will headline a series of dates in Nashville, and a U.K. tour is in the works. For more information, visit straysdontsleep.com ... read more
Wynton Marsalis readies live album
Wynton Marsalis and his quintet have announced plans to release Live at The House of Tribes, their new live album recorded at the House of Tribes Theater in NYC, to be released Aug. 30 on Blue Note. The album finds Marsalis joined by longtime collaborators Wessell Anderson on alto saxophone and Eric Lewis on piano. Veteran musicians Kengo Nakamura (bass), and Joe Farnsworth (drums) round out the lineup. Robert Rucker and Orlando Q. Rodriguez sit in on percussion on selected tracks. To hear music from the new release or watch video footage from the House of Tribes, visit http://www.bluenote.com/marsalis... read more
Bright Eyes can't stop touring
After two separate tours in support of critically acclaimed January releases, I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn, Bright Eyes is going on tour again. This time, Conor Oberst will be playing songs from all of the Bright Eyes releases to date. Tour Dates: 10/22/05 - Santa Barbara, Calif. - Santa Barbara Bowl 10/25/05 - Santa Cruz, Calif. - Santa Cruz Civic 10/26/05 - Reno, Nev. - Reno Hilton 10/27/05 - Davis, Calif. - Freeborn Hall 10/29/05 - Mountain View, Calif. - Bridge School Benefit 10/30/05 - Mountain View,... read more
Dandy Warhols plan August suitcase tour
The Dandy Warhols have announced a promotional "Suitcase Tour" in which they'll play electric sets at radio stations in five markets using only the instruments that fit into a single suitcase (besides their guitars) during the day. And at night will throw free parties at local clubs in honor of their fifth album, Odditorium or Warlords of Mars, out Sep. 13. The band will also perform for the first time at CBGB's, paying its respects to the endangered NYC club during the CMJ Music Marathon in September. A full U.S. tour will kick off in November. Dandy Warhols Suitcase Tour... read more
MIDIval PunditZ announce fall tour
On September 1st, New Delhi DJ duo MIDIval PunditZ will embark on its largest North American tour to date, covering 12 cities in the United States and Canada. By mixing South Asia's classical music traditions with elements of more modern, Western electronic music, Anoushka Shankar and Ustad Sultan Khan have earned recognition in DJ scenes around the globe. On this tour, they will be supporting their second full-length album, Midival Times, which came out in April. For tour dates and more details, visit MIDIval PunditZ's official Website. ... read more
North Carolina field recordings featured on new release
(Pictured above: Filmmaker, archivist and photographer John Cohen) On Sep. 27, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings will release Dark Holler: Old Love Songs & Ballads, a collection of traditional North Carolina singing featuring Dillard Chandler and his peers from Madison Country, N.C. A bonus DVD of John Cohen's 1973 film The End of an Old Song highlights Dillard Chandler's extraordinary life. All but one of the tracks are reissued here for the first time since their initial release on the original Folkways label. These recordings—taken from several Folkways albums as well as John Cohen's films End of An Old Song and High... read more
Sufjan Stevens sells out five New York dates
Sufjan Stevens, on tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album Illinois, has sold out five shows at New York’s Bowery Ballroom on Aug. 19-23. Joining Stevens will be his backing band, the Illinoisemakers, and special guests including Half-handed Cloud and the Danielson Famile. ... read more
Sparhawk and Kozelek launch new collaboration
(Pictured above: Alan Sparhawk of Low) Alan Sparhawk (Low, Black Eyed Snakes) and Mark Kozelek (Sun Kil Moon, Red House Painters) will join forces for a Fall 2005 tour. Longtime friends and musical compatriots, Sparhawk and Kozelek will be part of the The Retribution Gospel Choir, featuring Duluth, Minn., residents Eric Pollard on drums and Matthew Livingstone on bass. Breaking from their respective traditions, The Retribution Gospel Choir will be a classic-rock band, performing covers ranging from the Rolling Stones and Neil Young to Pink Floyd, along with interpretations of Sparhawk and Kozelek’s own catalog. In other news, Low has... read more
Death Cab For Cutie announces fall tour
In anticipation of its new album, Plans—Death Cab For Cutie's Atlantic Records debut—the band has announced a seven-week fall tour. Dates: 10/3 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, B.C. 10/4 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, B.C. 10/5 - Whitman College - Walla Walla, Wash. 10/7 - In the Venue - Salt Lake City, Utah 10/8 - The Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, Colo. 10/10 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minn. (all ages) 10/11 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, Minn. (21 and over) 10/12 - Riviera Theatre - Chicago, Ill. 10/14 - Michigan Theatre... read more
Jamie Cullum set to release new album this fall
On Oct. 11, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum will release his second album, Catching Tales, on Verve Forecast. The 26-year-old pianist plans to tour the U.S. a bit in the fall with a more extensive schedule beginning in 2006. ... read more
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