“American Epic is more than a music documentary,” says Sir Elton John in a preview for PBS’ new film series that explores the roots of modern music in American, “This is history.” The three-part series, which is executive produced by Jack White, T Bone Burnett and Robert Redford, focuses on the period in the 1920s … Continue reading ‘American Epic’ Premieres on PBS, Watch the Trailer →

Neil Young has released a covers album that includes songs by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, The Everly Brothers and more. The release comes just in time for Record Store Day, without any advance publicity or even a formal announcement. “[It’s] a phone booth. It’s all acoustic with a harmonica inside a closed space, with … Continue reading Neil Young Releases New Album, Covers Bruce Springsteen, Everly Brothers →

Jack White has donated $200,000 to the National Recording Preservation Foundation – a non-profit charitable corporation established by the U.S. Congress to support archives, libraries, cultural institutions and others committed to preserving America’s history of radio, music and recorded sound. Executive Director Gerald Seligman calls the donation a “game changer,” stating that White’s donation is … Continue reading Jack White Donates $200,000 To National Recording Preservation Foundation →

Born In Chicago, the much lauded documentary film that tells the story of middle class white kids who learned to play and live the blues directly from its most legendary practitioners, makes its New York premiere Friday, July 26 as a presentation of the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Sound+Vision series. The film was screened … Continue reading “Born In Chicago” Blues Documentary to Make New York Premiere at Lincoln Center’s Sound+Vision Series →