Artists
What if a young woman could storm the rap world with a fresh sound and a hard-hitting message? What if her songs were so catchy and thought-provoking they had your feet fighting your brain for dominance? What if she proved… (Read More)
Lee Roy Parnell has signed with Universal South Records and is set to release his first new album in four years, tellingly titled Back To The Well. It is, in all respects, the sound of an artist reclaiming his natural turf… (Read More)
One of the most important figures in the history of reggae music is Lee “Scratch” Perry. As a songwriter, a performer and especially a producer, Perry has been at the forefront of reggae music since the late 50’s ska movement. Practically… (Read More)
Innovative acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke was born September 11, 1945, in Athens, GA. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone before trying his hand at the… (Read More)
George Benson’s cover of “This Masquerade” written by Leon was the first song in music history to occupy the number one spot on the jazz, pop, and R&B charts. “This Masquerade also “Record of the Year” and a Grammy in 1976… (Read More)
Grammy Nominated international recording artists Les Nubians have intrigued audiences for almost a decade with their inventive and glamorous Afropean style. This distinctive sound embodies the timeless vibrations of Miriam Makeba, Ella Fitzgerald, Doudou N’diaye Rose, Fela Kuti, Edith Piaf, The… (Read More)
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Josh Berman and shot in HD across the globe, REALTIME captures the season as it unfolded for a crew of the biggest names and best up-and-coming talent in skiing. In a winter quite unlike any other to… (Read More)
Since forming in 2004, Lez Zeppelin has gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board. Their… (Read More)
VURSATYL and JUMBO the Garbageman, the MCs and heartbeat of LIFESAVAS, were drawn together by fate and necessity. They first met playing basketball and rippin’ freestyling sessions in Portland, Oregon city parks. Working different projects out of the same makeshift studio… (Read More)
Rock & roll triumphs are rare. But by nicking choice elements from the genres checkered past and fusing it with raw power and sexual energy, Ligions invigorating Maple Jam/Bellum Records debut is just that. Spitting out a vital, dexterous eleven-song cycle… (Read More)
There is nothing more traditional in hip-hop than a group consisting solely of an emcee and DJ. The hip-hop duo is an intricate thing. It is a symbiotic relationship where each member inspires and in turn inspires the other. Not since… (Read More)
This nine-person original Reggae/Dancehall Brigade from Grand Junction, Colorado has been breaking attendance and bar sales records since their first show in November of 2002. They bring a positive, righteous vibe to every venue through words, power, and sound. LionVibes’ musical… (Read More)
Having exploded from a small underground street-jazz sound in Chicago in the mid-1990s, the Liquid Soul universe continues to expand at a dizzying pace. Founded and led by innovative saxophonist/composer Mars Williams, the ensemble has developed a trademark mixture of jazz… (Read More)
Somewhere between the jazzy, feel-good grooves of A Tribe Called Quest and the yin-yang chemistry of Outkast lies Little Brother. The Durham, NC trio make music that brilliantly splits the line between art and commercialism, all while maintaining their fun-loving hip-hop… (Read More)
In his preface to Little Feat’s recent retrospective compilations—’02’s Raw Tomatos and Ripe Tomatos—the band’s Paul Barrere wrote, “It’s almost 33 years ago exactly since Mr. [Lowell] George came to the front door of the Laurel Canyon house I was livin… (Read More)
Little Miss Sunshine is the story of the Hoovers, a fictional dysfunctional family from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The characters are introduced in the opening sequences: Sheryl Hoover (Toni Collette), a stressed and over-worked mother of two, picks up her brother Frank… (Read More)
Bird On A Wing, Liza’s first solo release, marks a new beginning for one of Boulder, Colorado’s most admired talents. “This is the first time in my fifteen year career as a singer songwriter,” says Liza, “where I made every choice… (Read More)
Ras One – Lead Vocals and Guitar Trey Pangborn – Guitar Eric Wilson – Bass Guitar Damion Ramirez – Drum Kit Long Beach Shortbus is tearing up the road with an all new album filled with 18 brand new tracks. The… (Read More)
Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza are the Los Lonely Boys, sons of ‘70s Texas conjunto player Enrique Garza of The Falcones. The boys sang with their father as kids, and as they grew up, listened to Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn… (Read More)
Loud Quiet Loud a Film About THE PIXIES
On the DVD Bonus scenes Commentary featuring ditrectors Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin with editor Trvor Ristow 16-page booklet with directors’ notes and an essay by Ben Sisario Synopsis The band that inspired some of the most innovative rock acts of… (Read More)
After doing time in the twang-rock band Convoy, Jason Hill, Brian Karscig and Mark Maigaard felt it was time for a change. The San Diego-based trio enlisted bassist Jimmy Armbrust and the foursome started writing post-punk gems which they glossed up… (Read More)
Local singer/songwriter Louis Day will be performing an acoustic set before Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (Read More)
“Alex Lowry’s psychedelic neo/anti-folk pop is an offbeat offshoot where the hurdy gurdy man takes us on a twisted magical mystery tour. Hot wired and intense, even in its quieter moments, this is challenging, innovative music that pushes established boundaries with… (Read More)
“Music is one of my greatest joys. My audience looks to me for inspiration, so as a true Roots singer I have to keep supplying people with positive, conscious music…I’m like genuine gold, it never changes…” Luciano Luciano is undeniably an… (Read More)
It’s long been said that the blues—in all its forms—is one of the most potent means to transform pain into beauty. Lucinda Williams has known that since she began devouring music as a youngster growing up in… (Read More)
You think you know Luckyiam from his work with The Mystik Journeymen and the Living Legends? Get ready for a whole new Luckyiam. He has released solo records with heavy underground acclaim, but this is his first opportunity to be on… (Read More)
