I heard on TV this weekend an acoustic version of my (and probably every EB fan’s) favorite English Beat song, “Save It for Later.” I couldn’t put my finger on the familiar artist; an Internet search revealed that it was Continue reading
Neil is still rocking, having just completed his “Promise of the Real” tour and annual Bridge School Benefit. He also remains active in his efforts to improve digital sound quality. In July, he banned his music from streaming services like Continue reading
(Updated 08/31 – setlist and link to concert recording) Van Morrison celebrates his 70th birthday today (08/31) with 2 concerts on Cyprus Avenue, the tree-lined Belfast street that gave its name to a song from his Astral Weeks album. Reportedly, Continue reading
In the midst of all the hoopla about the Fare Thee Well shows comes this from players around the world. Sometimes less is more.
In a letter to fans, the Grateful Dead today announced two additional “Fare Thee Well” shows, on June 27 and 28 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Following the overwhelming demand for mail order tickets for their 3 Chicago Continue reading
Eric Clapton, the first guitar hero of the 1960s, celebrates his 70th birthday today. Clapton will mark the occasion with shows on May 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, a venue where he has appeared over 40 times, and Continue reading
Blogspot.com has put together a list of 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament participants, ranked with reference to how many times the Grateful Dead performed on campus. Local / regional favorites Duke, N.C. State & North Carolina are included, as well Continue reading
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh celebrates his 75th birthday tonight with the first of four shows at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. The Phil & Friends shows feature Lesh on bass along with guitarist Warren Haynes, keyboardist Rob Continue reading
In the wake of overwhelming demand for tickets for the Grateful Dead’s July farewell shows in Chicago, surviving members of the band and others have booked a Jerry Garcia tribute show on May 14 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Continue reading
Bob Dylan has announced dates for the April-May leg of his Never Ending Tour, which includes stops in Richmond April 12 and Durham April 25. A show in New Orleans is scheduled for April 29, the night before the second Continue reading