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David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens, Gillian Welch, The National, Feist, many more contribute to Dark Was the Night comp
Today is World AIDS Day. Appropriately enough, it's also the day that the line-up was revealed for Dark Was the Night, a compilation release which will benefit AIDS/HIV awareness group, The Red Hot Organization.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsThe Nerves compilation to see the light of day Nov. 25
Chances are you've heard "Hanging On The Telephone." It's been covered by a number of artists, most notably Cat Power and Blondie. But the original was crafted by The Nerves, a '70s power-pop group that only released an EP but made enough of an impact people for to still be talking about them decades later. Now, Alive Records has announced it will release the first full-length from the group (with its blessing), entitled One Way Ticket. It hits stores Nov. 25.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Power eyes Dark End of the Street release
Cat Power will release her newest covers EP... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNeil Young drafts Wilco, DCFC, more for Bridge School
Reaffirming that Neil Young really does have a "Heart of Gold," the venerable singer/songwriter will once again headline the 2008 Bridge School Benefit concert, in honor of the California school he co-founded to provide assistance for children with severe physical and speech impairments.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBonnaroo 2008 - Day 3
Above: Donovan FrankenreiterPhotos by Rob Inderrieden... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsCat Power adds more summer dates
Chan Marshall is going to great lengths to ensure that you safely reach your husky-vocal quota this summer. The Cat Power songstress has announced that she's tacking on even more dates to her current touring regimen.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Power extends Jukebox tour into summer
After a brief tour hiatus, Cat Power will return to North America in promotion of this year's covers album Jukebox, toting her blend of Memphis soul from 2006's The Greatest along for the ride. Pitchfork reports the singer-songwriter will paint the west cost with her multifarious discography from Vancouver down to Mexico City. The tour's schedule so far will go as follows: February 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern March 4 - Auckland, New Zealand @ The Powerstation 7 - Cairns, Australia @ Tanks Arts Centre 8 - Brisbane, Australia @ The Tivoli 9 - Sydney, Australia @ Enmore... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWhat is your favorite Cat Power album?
Cat Power released Jukebox this week. What is your favorite Cat Power album so far? [587 votes total] Dear Sir (8): 1% Myra Lee (10): 2% What Would the Community Think (16): 3% Moon Pix (48): 8% The Covers Record (35): 6% You Are Free (167): 28% The Greatest (275): 47% Jukebox (16): 3% Other (12): 2% Full Results Comments... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Power extends tour to Australia
Chan Marshall (AKA: Cat Power) has been one busy woman as of late. She returned earlier this month from a charitable trip to India and Africa, her new cover album Jukebox hits stores this Tuesday (Jan. 22) and she will kick off a tour of North America and Europe with a show in Paris on the eve of her album’s release. Whew! But it seems that Marshall isn’t ready to holler “uncle” just yet. Despite a reputation for delivering meandering concert performances that bewilder even her most loyal fans, Marshall has extended her upcoming tour. Pitchfork reports that Cat Power... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCat Power announces February jaunt
When Chan Marshall/Cat Power’s charity:water trip to Ethiopia, Kenya, India and other nations is all said and done this winter, with (hopefully) water-supplied hospitals and newly designated well-sites left in her wake, the artist will continue her season of giving with a U.S. tour to promote her upcoming cover album, Jukebox, out Jan. 22 on Matador. A pre-sale starts on Wednesday via eTix, followed by normal sales this Friday and Saturday. Go see some unbelievable things at the following confirmed dates with Dirty Delta Blues Band: February 6 - New York, N.Y. @ Terminal 5 7 - Boston, Mass. @... read more
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