Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons, Beck and Others Performing at Bridge School Benefit
Every year in October, Neil Young and his wife Pegi organize the Bridge School Benefit Concert, gathering popular musicians for an all-acoustic, non-profit charity event held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Calif. This year the 25th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert will feature Beck, Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and others. All proceeds go directly to the operation of the The Bridge School. From their website: The Bridge School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackMumford & Sons Debut a New Song
It’s been a busy summer for Mumford & Sons.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best British Artists of All Time
While all eyes are on the throne, we pay tribute to our 50 favorite British artists—a rock 'n roll royal family of sorts. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCatching Up with Ray Davies
Until recently, British Invasion songwriting icon Ray Davies, 66, had limited most of his musical collaborations to his longtime band the Kinks. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesWatch Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & Old Crow Medicine Show Perform "Wagon Wheel"
The Railroad Revival Tour doesn’t officially start until tonight, but the three participating bands Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, and Old Crow Medicine Show played a private set last night for about 100 lucky folks in San Francisco. Watch the bands unite on Old Crow’s “Wagon Wheel” below.... read more
Found in: Music, News30 Record Store Day 2011 Releases Worth Your Dough
With so many exciting new albums, reissues and rarities coming out this Saturday, we picked 30 of our favorites that we’ll be lining up for. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe, Old Crow Medicine Show Embark on Railroad Revival Tour
This April, three of our favorite groups—Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show—will take to the road train tracks as part of the Railroad Revival Tour. The three folk bands will travel across the Southwestern U.S. in vintage railroad cars, performing at six different stops during the weeklong trip.... read more
Found in: Music, News14 Bands In Strange Locations
Most people have seen one of their favorite artists play on stage; it’s a wonderful experience, but such shows have a tendency to blend together after a while. But we’ve compiled a list that showcases some terrific artists in foreign territory—not stages, not recording studios, but unique locales which make them even more memorable.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan, Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons Performing Together at the Grammys
The performing lineup at the 2011 Grammys just keeps on get better and better. Less than a week before the 53rd Grammys take place, the award ceremony has announced that Bob Dylan make his fifth-ever Grammy appearance. Just in case Bob Dylan alone wasn’t enough, he will also be playing with Mumford & Sons and the Avett Brothers.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMy 10 Favorite Albums of 2010
I spent most of December editing “Best Of” lists at PasteMagazine.com, and while most of those lists were deeply rooted in my opinion, they were a fusion of tastes of various writers and editors who contribute to the website. So here my own thoughts on my favorite albums of 2010…... read more
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