Fresh off the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary tour, Mick Jagger turned 70 on July 26. To celebrate, the Stones’ official portal has published a 5-minute video of Jagger performing through the years (set to “Emotional Rescue” – a disappointing musical Continue reading
The release date and one-night only big-screen showing of the Grateful Dead’s “Sunshine Daydream” is this Thursday, August 1, Jerry Garcia’s birthday. The film documents what is considered one of the Dead’s greatest performances, the 08/27/72 concert in Veneta, Oregon. Fans Continue reading
I wasn’t sure why it hit me so hard when I read, in Slate on Saturday, that JJ Cale had died. Maybe because, within a long list of articles about Anthony Weiner, George Zimmerman, and texting protocol after a first date, here was, Continue reading
“In my humble opinion, (J.J. Cale) is one of the most important artists in the history of rock, quietly representing the greatest asset his country has ever had.” — Eric Clapton (2007) J.J. Cale died Friday from a heart attack in Continue reading
Springsteen & I, a new film documenting the relationship between Bruce Springsteen and his fans, will be shown tomorrow, July 22, and again on July 30 at select theaters across the U.S. Last November, the film’s producers, including Ridley Scott, Continue reading
Four songs into his show last night in Germany, Bruce Springsteen played “Shake, Rattle and Roll” by (sign) request. Written by Charles Calhoun (Jesse Stone), the song was originally recorded by Joe Turner and most famously covered by Bill Haley & Continue reading
Triangle film fans will be treated to a rare screening of the 1974 neo-noir masterpiece Chinatown, Friday July 5, at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and 7 Golden Globes (it won 1 Oscar Continue reading
Van Morrison – Almost Independence Day
The 2013 Festival for the Eno takes place this Thursday and Saturday at West Point on the Eno in Durham. The annual music & crafts event runs from 10 am to 6 pm each day, with music played continuously on Continue reading
In the midst of his other projects, Warren Haynes has been performing the music of Jerry Garcia with local symphony orchestras, including a stop in Raleigh on 06/20. This video from the 06/22 show in Boston includes “Scarlet Begonias” & Continue reading