The big news this week is of course Green Day's much-anticipated punk-opera 21st Century Breakdown . Green Day's album is one which is sure to be carefully watched by industry bean-counters. Their last album, American Idiot , was an all too rare modern-day multi-platinum selling physical CD in the MP3 era. But decades from now it may well also be remembered as symbolizing the Bush era in the same way that people like Bob Dylan are considered synonymous with the sixties. Our own Jordan "J-Rich" Richardson will be along shortly to provide his own 21st century breakdown of sorts on whether or not Green Day have once again delivered the goods.
As uncompromising in his personal life as he is in his music, Steve Earle is one of the few guys left from the original era of outlaw country who has managed to survive despite his excesses with his artistic integrity
Blues supergroup deliver a eclectic collection of classics and originals that never once feels schizophrenic.
Newcomers LA Blues Alliance may not be a familiar name on the blues scene, yet the players who make up this nine-piece outfit are among the most talented and well-respected names in the business. With What A Life renowned composer and producer Mike Post has assembled an all star cast of remarkable players and created one of the most exhilarating...
Casual fans may find their appreciation of the blues deepened through these biographical snapshots of Delta blues musicians.
The history of American music is shot through with paradox and strange synergies. In no form is this more true than in American blues music. Blues itself is a fusion of black Gospel, Scots-Irish music from the mountains of Appalachia, field-hollers and work songs, and something else -- something indefinable -- that made it unique. The musicians who...
Colorado is beautiful country during the summer, and if you're anywhere within a hundred miles of Winter Park, Colorado this coming weekend, you might want to check into the 7th Annual Blues From The Top Fest. The event will be held on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at the city's Hideaway Park music venue from 10:30 am until 7:00 pm both days. Saturday's performers include notable blues guitarist Tab Benoit, soul-blues singer Mike Zito , and bluesman Zac Harmon. Sunday you can experience the talents of blues-rocker Tommy Castro , blustery singer Deanna Bogart, and blues harp player John Nemeth , among others. The Jimmy Hall Super Jam performs on both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lodging is also available for blues fans wanting to stay both days. Winter Park is northwest of Denver, and the festival itself is sponsored by the Grand County Blues Society. For a
