the Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire will play alongside host and performer Mick Jagger.
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The Belgian band who plays 92ZEW’s road to Hangout concert series, is returning for a headlining tour that includes Bonnaroo and David Letterman show.
May 112012
Fun’s Nate Reuss explains to Billboard how ‘Some Nights’ title & song came about.
Little Broken Hearts lands top 5 in 14 countries, including 6 no. 1 debuts. World tour comments May 25 in Paris.
The Wallflowers finishin up a new highly anticipated album to be released on Columbia Records in the Fall.
Cathe Steele, creator of a magically different way to experience live music: The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm, sent a note saying this Sunday is the season finale and will re-open Labor Day.
Rolling Stone reports Jagger will host and perform for season finale May 19.
OFF THE MARKET
Kings of Leon’s Jared Followill happily tweeted the news of his engagement to aspiring model Martha Patterson.
BRITISH IDOLS ON AMERICAN IDOL
Look for Coldplay on American Idol tomorrow night (5/3). Undoubtedly the band will chat with host Ryan Seacrest, but according to Chris Martin, you can’t really learn a lot about the band through [...]
May 012012
with Luke Pritchard (of the Kooks) at London’s famed Brixton Academy. Several angles to watch videos from.
Apr 262012
Thomas Marth was found dead in Vegas Monday night.
Kudos Rollin’ in the Hay dudes who score a slot on world famous Bonnaroo, thanks to the fans and supporters who vote. Several more acts added including Rodrigo y Gabriella with the C.U.B.A. Orchestra.
2une in to win tickets before they go on sale. Bonnie Raitt to play Saenger Theatre October 26
Drummer, vocalist of The Band lost battle with cancer today; Marcus Mumford is grooming for a wedding this weekend with actress Carey Mulligan.
Apr 192012
92ZEW Road to Hangout Fest Free Concerts continue with California duo Brandon & Leah and Chicago band Empty Pockets. Learn a little bit more about the national recording artists coming to town.
Live from New York, It’s Jack White!
U2 bassist Adam Clayton is helping to fight suicide in his homeland of Ireland.
Apr 182012
The cast of Glee will cover music from Green Day, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteenin upcoming episodes.
Black Keys are special guests on tonight’s episode of ‘No Reservations’.
Apr 132012
Upcoming Television Appearances:
Rachel Ray every day week of 4/16
Dancing with the Stars 4/17
The Today Show 4/19
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 4/23
The Talk 4/24
The View 5/22
News:
April 20 in Austin Pat Monahan will be part of We Walk The Line: A Celebration Of The Music Of Johnny Cash w/ Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Brandi [...]
Adele tops new list of England’s Wealthy Under 30 artisans; Green Day tweets news of new music;
Apr 102012
Finally, we can get the debut from Scars on 45 and Alabama Shakes. Also on sale today, Bonnie Raitt, Counting Crows, Mickey Hart Band and Florence + the Machine unplugged.
Apr 062012
John Fogerty and Flaming Lips reveal info on their upcoming new albums that include many musical guest stars.
Marcus Mumford explains ‘doom folk’; Red Hot chili Peppers offer free music downloads; Florence to release MTV Unplugged album next week which includes a Johnny Cash cover.
Jack “thomas edison IV” White invents another new kind of vinyl record; Franti working on new material; Fun with Puns.
Mar 282012
The new holiday sales event for music-loving audiophiles…. Record Store Day. April 21, 2012. Here’s a list of limited edition vinyl records that will be available for the occasion, via Consequence of Sound.
Carney says former Napster creator Sean Parker is an #######.
Mar 282012
Green Day’s summer tour, Jewel’s writing a book, Jet calls it a day.
from the Guardian UK. Before her band, Alabama Shakes, became feted by Adele, Bon Iver, Robert Plant, Jack White, David Byrne, Alex Turner and, er, Jamie Oliver, she used to deliver the post. Drummer Steve Johnson used to check for radiation leaks at the nuclear plant near Athens, Alabama, where the band formed. Howard, 22, still lives with her dad, a bail bondsman, at the end of a dirt track.
Well they’re making it a big ol’ partay for the final four in NOLA this weekend. According to Offbeat, NCAA is putting on a Big Dance Concert with free shows all weekend in Woldenberg Park
with a brand new camera. Stay tuned for details from the Official Voice of Hangout Music Festival, 92ZEW.
Flaming Lips plan record of collaborations for record store day; Johnny Depp teams with Marilyn Manson; John Mayer gets honored.
Mar 222012
March 25 from 4-10pm, The Shed is hosting a benefit jam with many of Mobile’s finest musicians paying homage to Hank Becker. All proceeds to benefit Becker’s family for medical bills.
Mar 202012
Yellow Submarine gets a makeover; People calling Adele names; Is Matt Bellamy married?
The live music event is this Saturday at the Malaga Inn starting at 3. 2une in 2 win tix during the Gumbo Shop with Pablo
Patrick Carney says “perfectly sequenced, perfectly written, perfectly performed by machines;” while Billy Corgan thinks “Posers have taken over the world”. Meanwhile, back in Austin, the Boss reflects on rock and roll history.
Mar 152012
A state dinner welcoming the British Prime Minister featured live music from both US and UK leaders’ countries. PM Cameron brought Mumford & Sons, while President Obama invited John Legend to perform.
We’ve been waiting for this since we heard about it during Hangout Festival last year. Mix a little night trip with your Black Keys for a revolution.
Entire tour cancelled, including SXSW and NOLA Jazz Fest. doctors order indefinite hiatus. New album ‘Born and Raised’ will still be released May 22, 2012
Watch the new video for ‘Simple Song’. Sample more new music from their upcoming release ‘Port of Morrow’ too.
Mickey Hart band, featuring Dave Schools and Robert Randolph set to play Soul Kitchen, April 28. Get ticket info here, win tickets from 92ZEW.
Album opener “We Take Care of Our Own” poses a question: Do Americans take care of their own? The songs that follow make the answer clear.
live at the Amphitheater at the Wharf July 4th. Win tickets before you can buy them from 92ZEW.
B.B. KING, BUDDY GUY, MICK JAGGER, JEFF BECK AND OTHERS
HEADLINE PBS MUSIC SPECIAL ON THE BLUES
— Latest From Emmy Award-Nominated “In Performance at the White House” Series
Also Features Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and More, Airing February 27 —
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues” is a PBS [...]
Feb 142012
ESPN’s John Anderson helps with the Bonnaroo 2012 lineup announcement. Artists include Radiohead, Phish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Iver, Beach Boys, the Shins, Alice Cooper, Feist….. Tickets on sale this Saturday.
Congratulations Team Adele! Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year….. Plus record-breaking sales, again. Adele tied the record for most Grammys won in a single night by a female (6).
White’s self-directed video for new song “Love Interruption” will debut Valentine’s Day on Vevo, adds tourdates, reveals details of limited edition vinyl versions of new songs.
Feb 132012
Some most excellent shots just uploaded Hangout Festival 2011. Taken by Lee Ann’s Detroit photographer friend Steve Galli.
Say ‘How Do You Do’ to singer Mayer Hawthorne – USATODAY.com.
Soul sensation Mayer Hawthorne’s latest album, How Do You Do, sounds like a stroll down Motown memory lane. But the 33-year-old singer dislikes being called vintage or retro.
Mixing the old with the new: “Barry White, Smokey Robinson and Curtis Mayfield are big influences for me,” [...]
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