Classics Du Jour

Paul Simon’s Live in New York City concert documentary is now available on DVD, Blu-ray and as a 2-CD/1-DVD set.  The intimate 90-minute show took place at the historic Wester Hall in Greenwich Village in June 2011 and included some of Simon’s best-loved songs, such as “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”, “Diamonds On The … Continue reading Paul Simon’s ‘Live in New York City’ Available Now →

After much speculation and anticipation Led Zeppelin has officially announced the release of their 2007 one-night-only reunion concert!  Titled Celebration Day, the concert will make its big screen debut on October 17th at over 1500 cinemas worldwide. Celebration Day will also be released on “multiple audio and video formats” on November 19th – the press … Continue reading Led Zeppelin’s 2007 Reunion Concert Coming To The Big Screen →

ZZ Top has released their first full length studio album in nine years, La Futura. The album harks back to the hallmark raw sound of the band’s formative years and will, inevitably, be considered a return to form on multiple levels. Produced by Rick Rubin and Billy F. Gibbons, the album finds the legendary group … Continue reading ZZ Top Releases New Single, New Album →

Beatles Stories, a film documenting cherished and unique stories from famous (and some not-so-famous) fans of the Fab Four, will be released on October 2nd, making its big screen premiere at Los Angeles’ Egyptian Theatre. The film features interviews with Smokey Robinson, Brian Wilson, Henry Winkler, Art Garfunkel, Davy Jones, and Graham Nash among others. … Continue reading Beatles Stories Documentary To Be Released October 2nd →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have just revealed the music video for their latest single “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”. “The title alone says it for us,” explains lead singer Johnny Van Zant in a recent interview with Spinner.  “There are very few bands that started back in the ’70s with the Southern Rock movement that are still … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Official Music Video for “Last of a Dyin’ Breed” →

September 11, 2012 – On the heels of their well-received summer release Americana, NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE have announced that they will release another album, entitled Psychedelic Pill, on October 30th. Produced by Neil Young with John Hanlon and Mark Humphreys, Psychedelic Pill was recorded right after Americana at Audio Casablanca and features eight tracks, plus … Continue reading Neil Young & Crazy Horse to Release New Album, Psychedelic Pill, On October 30th →

Paul McCartney received France’s highest public distinction this past weekend for his services to music.  In a short ceremony on Saturday, French President Francois Hollande made him  an officer of the Legion of Honor, praising his contribution to music and joking that he had always preferred The Beatles to the Rolling Stones. Created by Napoleon … Continue reading Paul McCartney Decorated With France’s Legion of Honor →

Ahead of the expected announcement that Led Zeppelin will release a DVD of their 2007 O2 Arena concert, the band has released a short teaser video. Zeppelin reunited in December of ’07 for the Ahmet Ertegun concert in London but a DVD of the much sought after gig has never been released. According to a … Continue reading Led Zeppelin Posts Video Teaser, Begins Mysterious Countdown →

Genesis members Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks were honored with a lifetime achievement award at the first ever Progressive Music Awards last week.  The awards were created by Prog Magazine and hosted by BBC Newsnight presenter Gavin Esler. “These awards have been a long time coming,” said Prog Magazine editor Jerry Ewing. “But certainly, when … Continue reading Genesis Honored at Progressive Music Awards for Lifetime Achievement →

Jimmy Fallon continued his tradition of musical parodies this past weekend, following the Democratic National Convention. Check out Fallon performing “Romney & Bain”, his parody of James Taylor’s “Fire & Rain.” More videos >

Paul McCartney‘s On The Run Tour will return to North America this fall, with four shows: November 11 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis MO, November 14 at Minute Maid Park in Houston TX, November 25 at BC Place in Vancouver BC, and November 28 at Rexall Place in Edmonton AB. The tour kicked … Continue reading Paul McCartney’s On The Run Tour Returns to North America →

JEFF LYNNE TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES WHERE THE DOCUMENTARY ‘REEL TO REEL: MR. BLUE SKY: THE STORY OF JEFF LYNNE AND ELO’ WILL BE SHOWN THE EVENT IS IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 9 US RELEASE OF TWO ALBUMS: HIS SOLO RELEASE ‘LONG WAVE’ AND … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Make Special Appearance September 12 at The GRAMMY Museum →