When The Wytches’ Kristian Bell tested his microphone before this interview and session for WFUV’s The Alternate Side in The Bronx, he said “We Have Assumed Control!” Evidently this is KB’s preferred phrase for checking levels because he applauded me as the first person who recognized that he was referencing the […]
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Here’s a peek at ex-Grateful Dead veteran Phil Lesh and his musical Friends doing their thing at The Capitol Theatre! This weekend the lineup is John Kadlecik, Keller Williams, Jason Crosby and Joe Russo. Next Weekend (the 28th and 29th) it’ll be Anders Osborne, Marco Benevento, Stu Allen, Joe Russo and special […]
Eric Johnson & Mike Stern are, of course, tremendous guitar players with chops of doom – but they are also great listeners and intuitive partners – who are thrilled to be teaming up on stage and on their rewarding new album Eclectic. [Not a valid template]
The Allman Brothers played their last show this week – at The Beacon – after 45 years of kicking ass. It was a three set tour de force that ended well after 1 AM. Here’s what Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks had to say about their beginnings in the group […]
Blues singer and guitarist Jr. Mack resides at Terra Blues in the West Village when not frying bigger fish.
While raising dough for Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit music education charity, Cheap Trick, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Alice Cooper lead an astonishing parade of artists singing the songs of Joan Jett – sometimes with JJ herself.
Gary Wright has really had an extraordinary ride – from child actor on Broadway to Spooky Tooth then his mid 1970’s smashes. It’s all in his new book Dream Weaver: Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison which highlights his friendship with George Harrison. Gary spoke to me about it at […]
The Orwells are as young, intense, and exciting a rock band as you’ll find. I spoke with singer Mario Cuomo (no relation to the former governor) and guitarist Matt O’Keefe about the album Disgraceland and how they approach live shows. [Not a valid template]
The Kooks have a new drummer, Alexis Nunez, who has brought a dance-a-bility factor. That’s according to Luke Pritchard, the very naturalistic rock star who sings and writes the songs. The band‘s fourth record Listen is dramatically different than its three brothers. Peek at their show at The Paramount in Huntington on […]
Cat Power headlined the Modern Sky Festival NYC in Central Park on Sunday. The festival in Central Park was the first American version of China’s Modern Sky Festival. Also featured were The Both composed of Aimee Mann and Ted Leo as well as Stars. Sets were short as it was an all-day hootenanny and […]
Golden God Robert Plant played a deuce at BAM as part of the 50th anniversary of Nonesuch Records and John Mayer was part of an event in Times Square announcing Rock in Rio setting up in Las Vegas. Les Tambours du Bronx who aren’t from the Bronx but who are […]
Matthew Caws recalls how things came together for one of NYC’s most essential bands – Nada Surf, who played their only show of the year at Rough Trade in Williamsburg to celebrate the new digital release of B-Sides and mark the start of sessions for a new album.
Careful what you carry ’cause the man is wise! Steely Dan did it again at The Capitol Theatre not far from where Walter Becker grew up. The 3 shows at The Capital Theatre cap the jazz rock band‘s Jamalot Ever After Tour.
Greg Loiacono and Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips spoke about their harmonies, going through withdrawal from not playing, and how they’ve come around on the Grateful Dead.
An embarrassment of concert riches this 2014 summer in NYC from the NY Philharmonic to John Hiatt to Dinosaur Jr. to Jack White to Spoon…
The first annual AmericanFest NYC brought Old 97’s to Lincoln Center Out of Doors. The alt-country band seemed inspired by the occasion and were in excellent form. Here’s a peek at the performance plus Rhett Miller and Murry Hammond of the band speaking about their latest disc (a must-hear) Most Messed Up.
Scottish alt-rock band Teenage Fanclub still sound great 25 years after they got together near Glasgow. Saint Rich – with roots in Sussex County NJ – supported admirably…
Matthew Sweet played Friday at City Winery and shared how he hooked up with Robert Quine and Richard Lloyd – who helped the alt-rock musician make some absolutely essential power pop – while living in NYC.
Legendary singer-songwriter John Hiatt spoke about the blues & his new album Terms of My Surrender and then got down to business on a beautiful night between the sea and financial district skyscrapers…
The original power trio of Dinosaur Jr. – J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph – has been together almost twice as long post-reunion as the first time around. The veteran Amherst, MA based rock band spoke about both eras and looked to the future before turning in a wicked set […]
There are always a lot of difficult decisions at Montreal Jazz Festival (because many appealing shows are scheduled at the same time) and the 2014 event is no different – but when Tony Bennett and Elvis Costello are in town, that’s a no-brainer…
Say Anything’s Max Bemis spoke about the pop-punk band‘s new album Hebrews and how its songs translate to the stage…
American blues musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd shows off chops and a mean rhythm section while Montreal Jazz Festival has depth and breadth.
Jack White and Broken Bells delivered stellar sets that stood out among a stacked Governors Ball lineup…
