Lords of Wine and Song: 10 Musicians With Commercial Wineries
Few people channel those sweet, sweet Dionysian vibes like famous musicians. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day10 Musicians Who Served In The Military
These musicians crawled in the mud with the best of em’ before turning their swords into axes—and other assorted musical instruments. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayGuitar Center's Drum-Off Finals to Feature Mastodon/Tool Collaboration
If you’ve ever been to a karaoke contest, you know that such a competition is filled with 1) often-impressive unknowns who likely practice a ridiculous number of hours each week and 2) big dreams. Oh, and booze, but that’s neither here nor there. However, karaoke isn’t the only outlet for long-shot dreamers. Guitar Center Drum-Off aims to expose the best unknown drummers in the country, in a big way. The Drum-Off Finals, going down Jan. 8 at L.A.’s The Wiltern.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsTrailer for Maynard Keenan's Blood Into Wine Doc Features Bob Odenkirk, Patton Oswalt, Tim & Eric, More
As the frontman of prog-metal band Tool and its more-alternative cousin A Perfect Circle, Maynard James Keenan may not seem like the most approachable man in the music industry. But the trailer for a documentary (which premieres Feb. 19) about his latest side project, wine, takes a rather lighthearted approach.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAll Points West 2009 Day Two: White Rabbits, ...Trail of Dead, St. Vincent, Kool Keith, Neko Case and More
“New York’s a pretty cool place,” lisped Tool’s Maynard Keenan from the All Points West main stage... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusLollapalooza 2009 line-up to feature Tool, Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction, Snoop Dogg, many more
After months of anticipation, Lollapalooza has finally announced its full 2009 line-up. Taking place Aug. 7-9 in Chicago's Grant Park, the event hosts the proverbial headliners (Tool, The Killers, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys, Lou Reed, Snoop Dog, Depeche Mode), the indie-rock staples (Vampire Weekend, TV On the Radio, The Decemberists, Ben Folds, Of Montreal) the slightly under-the-radar favorties (The Raveonettes, Bat For Lashes, Ra Ra Riot, Heartless Bastards) and the up-and-coming baby bands (Passion Pit, Hockey, The Low Anthem, The Virgins) one might expect, plus many more.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAll Points West 2009 line-up features Coldplay, Tool, more
The weekend of July 31 will be the All Points West festival's first birthday, but this party won't be of the ice cream cake-and-piƱata variety. Plans are well underway for the festival's second year to include Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tool and Coldplay. There may not be party hats or favors, but loads of overpriced alcohol and the view from Liberty State Park should more than make up for it.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTool & Wine: Alt-rock Frontman Uncorks New Career
Behind the tasting bar of Mission Wines, a South Pasadena wine shop with hardwood floors, Maynard James Keenan is slurping his wine. No really, it’s his wine... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesActivision unveils Guitar Hero: World Tour line-up
For months now, Guitar Hero diehards have been hanging on... read more
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