Diamond Rugs Reveal Album Track List
Diamond Rugs — the indie-rock supergroup that features features Deer Tick frontman John McCauley and keyboardist Robbie Crowell, Black Lips guitarist Ian Saint Pé and Los Lobos saxophonist Steve Berlin — released a track list for their self-titled album today. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDiamond Rugs: Looking Up From the Floor
There’s something about the idea of these guys—Ian St. Pé (Black Lips), John McCauley (Deer Tick), Robbie Crowell (Deer Tick), Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Bryan Dufresne (Six Finger Satellite) and Hardy Morris (Dead Confederate)—going toe-to-toe with some not-so-benevolent deity that just works. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesMusician Fans of All 30 MLB Teams Talk Baseball
Paste rounded up at least one musician for every ballclub—from The Decemberists (Cubs) to Rush (Blue Jays), Randy Newman (Dodgers) to The Hold Steady (Twins) in search of what draws these musicians to devote themselves to America's past time. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Robert Plant's New Video for "Angel Dance"
He just wrapped up a tour with Betty LaVette and his first album since his 2007 collaboration with Alison Krauss is set to drop Sept. 14 via Rounder Records. Now, Robert Plant (For the unfamiliar, he used to sing for a little band called Led Zeppelin.) has released a music video for “Angel Dance,” a Los Lobos cover that kicks off the rock legend’s forthcoming Band of Joy.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLos Lobos: Tin Can Trust
Kicking the same old can By now, Los Lobos qualify as a Los Angeles institution—but the problem with institutions is that they tend to produce predictable products. Tin Can Trust fits the mold David Hidalgo and company have constructed over the last 30 plus years—namely, blues-infused rock, with Hidalgo’s numerous solos serving as high points.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWhen Guitars Aren’t Enough: 10 Musicians And Their Visual Arts
The creative drive often overwhelms any single outlet... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesLos Lobos begin 'Acoustic en Vivo' tour in February
Los Lobos hits the road in February for a 16-city acoustic tour, dubbed the Acoustic en Vivo tour. The 34-year-old band will mix songs from their latest album, The Town and the City, with Los Lobos' classics and traditional Latin American folk-songs, playing acoustic instruments like guitarones, jaranas and bajo sextos. The Town and the City, Los Lobos' 13th album, was released September 12, 2006, on Hollywood Records. Los Lobos' Acoustic en Vivo tour dates February 8 - La Jolla, CA @ Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego 13 - Arcata, CA @ Van Duzer Theater, Humboldt State University 14 -... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLos Lobos release first live album
Los Lobos have been performing for more than 30 years, building their reputation with concerts. Their live album will hit shelves March 15, when Mammoth/Hollywood releases Los Lobos Live at the Fillmore. The band chose to record the Fillmore shows because the venue is one of its favorite places to play. It’s been a regular stop on Los Lobos’ tours since the mid ’80s—they still play annual December shows at the hall. Live At The Fillmore was recorded at two sold-out dates during the The Ride/30th Anniversary tour, the same gigs that produced the Live at the Fillmore... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLos Lobos Release New Covers EP
Los Lobos have just released an EP of seven covers to follow their star-studded album, The Ride. The Covers EP will pay tribute to a few of the artists featured on Los Lobos’ previous release, including Elvis Costello (“Uncomplicated”), Tom Waits (“Jockey Full of Bourbon”), Richard Thompson (“Shoot Out The Lights”), Bobby Womack (“More Than I Can Stand”), ex-Blaster Dave Alvin (“Marie Marie”), Thee Midniters (“It’ll Never Be Over For Me”) and salsa great Rubén Blades (“Patria”). Remaining summer-tour dates for Los Lobos: • Aug. 19 - San Diego, Calif. - Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay • Aug. 21 -... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLos Lobos
In an old brick building on the gritty end of Sunset Boulevard, the five members of Los Lobos are nearing the end of a day of TV and press interviews... read more
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