Classics Du Jour

Guitar ace Jeff Beck has been invited to join Brian Wilson this fall on a string of dates that kicks of September 27th in Hollywood, FL and wraps up October 27th in Akron, OH. “He’s got a truckload of hits to play, but we’ll build on that and interact,” Beck told USA Today.  “Brian will … Continue reading Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck to Tour Together →

Elvis Costello has announced his first major, headlining east coast tour dates in a ten years.  Costello will do a run of 13 shows kicking off in Burlington, VT on November 2nd and wrapping up in Orono, ME on November 19th. Click here for a full list of dates. Wise Up Ghost, Costello’s collaborative album … Continue reading Elvis Costello Announces East Coast Tour Dates →

The latest issue of Rolling Stone Magazine has named Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band #1 on their list of Top 50 Best Live Acts now. Prince came in at #2 on the list, The Rolling Stones at #4 and Neil Young at #5.  U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Metallica also made … Continue reading Rolling Stone Declares Bruce Springsteen ‘Best Live Act’ →

Following on the heels of sellout shows in Australia, the U.K., and Europe, Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson will return to the U.S. with his Breakfast in America Tour. A series of select dates start August 11 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California, and will include at least eight other stops on both coasts. Concurrent with … Continue reading Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson Returns to U.S. with Breakfast in America Tour →

Actor Johnny Depp has revealed that after four years of work, he has finally finished filming a documentary about the life of Keith Richards. Depp tells Britain’s Even magazine,  “I’ve been working on it for about four years now and we’ve just completed the filming. Actually, it’s a little strange to call it a documentary, it’s … Continue reading Johnny Depp Completes Filming of Keith Richards Documentary →

The track listing for the soundtrakc to the upcoming CBGB filmed has been revealed, and will feature tracks from the Talking Heads, Blondie, The Police, Dead Boys, The Stooges, MC5 and more.  The soundtrack is due out October 8th, while the film will make its debut as part of the CBGB Music & Film Festival … Continue reading CBGB Film Soundtrack to Feature Talking Heads, Blondie and more →

Joan Jett announced Thursday at the Sunset Strip Music Festival that she will be releasing a new album, her first in 7 years, this fall. The first single , “Any Weather” will make its television debut when she performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 8th. The album, titled Unvarnished, will be released October 1st … Continue reading Joan Jett Announces First New Album in 7 Years →

Brendan O’Brien, longtime Pearl Jam producer, recently spoke with Rolling Stone about Lightning Bolt – the band’s new album due out this fall. “The seeds of this album actually started when we were doing the last record, Backspacer,” he said. And as far as what the new record sounds like, O’Brien continued, “There are a … Continue reading Pearl Jam Producer Brendan O’Brien Talks New Album →

The iconic and Grammy-winning rock band YES have announced the set times for their first-ever YESTIVAL, taking place this Saturday, August 3 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ.  A day-into-night musical adventure in full quadraphonic sound, YESTIVAL will feature a full YES set as well as performances by The Musical Box, Renaissance featuring … Continue reading YESTIVAL: Details & Set Times Announced For This Saturday, August 3 →

Recorded at Knopfler’s award-winning British Grove Studios in West London, Mark Knopfler’s new album, Privateering, is a collection of tough tales of real people, living hard lives in difficult times. The record features musicians Knopfler has been working with for years — Guy Fletcher (keyboards), Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano), Glenn Worf (bass), Mike … Continue reading Mark Knopfler Returns with New Album This Fall →

Metallica will release the soundtrack for their upcoming 3D film, Metallic Through the Never, on September 24th. The two-CD set and digital release will include 15 songs recorded live while the band was filming performance footage for the move in Edmonton and Vancouver, Canada in August 2012. Metallica Through the Never, the movie, will premiere … Continue reading Metallica To Release Live Album, Soundtrack for 3D Movie →

Three duets by Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson, recorded three decades ago at Jackson’s Encino, CA home studio, are set to be released later this year. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor are working with producer William Orbit to put the finishing touches on the songs, says Billboard.com.  Brian May has reportedly been working … Continue reading Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson Duets To Be Released This Year →