Langerado Canceled Once Again
Langerado, South Florida's premier music festival of the 2000s, appears not to have eluded its recent curse: On Saturday, Boros Entertainment announced the cancellation of the 2011 festival, which was supposed to be held Oct. 8-9 at Markham Park in Sunrise, Fla. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWakarusa Music & Camping Festival Report and Photos: Day 3
One of the things that sets Wakarusa apart from other music festivals is its location. Bonnaroo is held in a giant field in Manchester, Tenn. Lollapalooza takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park. But the Wakarusa festival grounds make their home on top of a mountain in Arkansas’s Ozark region. It’s a camping festival where you actually feel like you’re on a camping trip rather than just sleeping in a tent in between concerts.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesBen Harper: Give Till It's Gone
The last time we saw Ben Harper, it was in 2009 with his raucous, blues-driven Relentless7 putting out White Lies for Dark Times. If you’re looking for that same energy, my best advice is take heart the request of his return’s opening track. “Don’t Give Up On Me Now,” the song begs; sound advice, as its restrained manner is an inaccurate indicator of things to come.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsFree MP3: Ben Harper - "Rock N’ Roll Is Free"
As Ben Harper preps his latest release Give Till It’s Gone, his first solo record in five years, the soulful rock veteran has returned with a newfound sense of maturity and experience after branching out with bands new projects the Relentless7 and Fistful of Mercy. While his single “Rock N’ Roll Is Free” will be in (digital) stores on April 5, you can download the song for free at BenHarper.com in exchange for your email address.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Free MP3New Ben Harper Album Coming in May
Ben Harper is set to release his 10th studio album, Give Till It’s Gone on May 17 via Virgin Records. This will be Harper’s first solo album since 2006’s Both Sides of the Gun.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNorah Jones, Ben Harper, Scarlett Johannson Many More Appear on Autism Documentary Soundtrack
Antony, Vincent Gallo, Ben Harper, Norah Jones, Scarlett Johannson, Carly Simon, Steven Stills, Bob Weir and more appear on the soundtrack for Wretches & Jabbers, an autism documentary that was released today, Jan. 11, on iTunes.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 20 Best Cover Songs of 2010
The artists who made our list transformed the songs they chose, playing to their own strengths while keeping the core elements that made the song great in the first place. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNorah Jones, Carly Simon, Ben Harper, Many More Contribute to Documentary Soundtrack
Scarlett Johannson, Bob Weir, Vashti Bunyan, the list goes on and on... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBen Harper, John Mayer, Tricky Contribute to New INXS Album
INXS will release Original Sin on Jan. 11, 2011. The album will be the first collaboration with the group and their original manager, CM Murphy, in over a decade. It’ll feature the band teaming up with a bevy of guest stars to re-imagine some classic INXS hits.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLife is Good Festival to be Webcast Live This Weekend
This weekend (Sept. 11-12), the inaugural Life is Good Festival will be webcast on Facebook.... read more
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