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News: Performance / Tour

Clarence Clemons' Nephew Jake Joins the E Street Band

February 10, 2012

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE E STREET BAND ANNOUNCED The expanded lineup for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band world tour will feature singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King, it has been announced. Trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm, both of whom have toured with Bruce in the past, will also join the ...

News: Video / DVD

11 Top Ways to Create Compelling Music Video Content

February 10, 2012

Every artist should be using online video as part of their promotional toolkit. That means you must set up a YouTube account (also known as a “channel") if you haven't done so already. And once in place, your channel must feature new videos on a regular basis. Why? Because video allows you to connect with fans ...

News: Interview

Interview: Benny Golson

February 9, 2012

I hope when the Kennedy Center starts to think about this year's honoreers, they will give serious consideration to composer-saxophonist Benny Golson. As I write in today's Wall Street Journal (go here if you're a subscriber), Benny is the stylistic heir to Billy Strayhorn and Tadd Dameron. He is to jazz what Carole King and Harry ...

News: Performance / Tour

Ringo Starr: 13th All Starr Band and Summer Tour Dates

February 9, 2012

13TH ALL STARR BAND FEATURING STEVE LUKATHER, GREGG ROLIE, RICHARD PAGE, TODD RUNDGREN, MARK RIVERA, GREGG BISSONETTE Today Ringo Starr announced his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All ...

News: Music Industry

Jazz Around Town: There's an Uptick in Live Jazz in and Around Rochester . . . Keep It Coming!

February 9, 2012

Thursday, February 9, 2011 Jazz & Wine Happy Hour with The Swooners @ Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 5:00 pm Jon Seiger and the All-Stars @ Market Cafe at Wegmans, Calkins Road in Henrietta, 5:30 pm The John Palocy Trio @ Bistro 135, 6:00 pm Bob Henley @ Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Bar, 1550 Route 332, Farmington, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Chucho Valdes, Robert Glasper, Ligertwood/Garfield/Stevens, Michael Zerang, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bonerama, and More

February 9, 2012

It's definitely a busy week for live jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with so many touring musicians in town that we can barely fit them all into the headline of this post. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, singer Alex Ligertwood, who's worked with Santana and Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, will team up with ...

News: Performance / Tour

Cowboy Junkies Announce New Album, Us Tour

February 9, 2012

FOURTH AND FINAL VOLUME OF “THE NOMAD SERIES" OUT IN MARCH With the March 2012 release of The Wilderness, Cowboy Junkies complete their four CD collection, “The Nomad Series." The ambitious schedule of four new releases over an 18-month period will be punctuated by a full US tour—see dates below (more to follow). The latest collection ...

News: Technology

CDBaby: iTunes Still Accounts for 77.4% of Digital Revenues...

February 9, 2012

We're guessing rivals like Tunecore have similar ratios, and this probably extends beyond the unsigned and indie space. According to a year-2011 revenue analysis shared by the company, CDBaby artists pulled a massive 77.4 percent of digital revenues from the iTunes Store, on an aggregated basis. AmazonMP3 was a distant second, but still a substantial 10.5 ...

News: Performance / Tour

SISO's 2012-13 Season to Feature Concerts with Wynton Marsalis and JALCO, Chris Botti

February 8, 2012

The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra tonight announced its season schedule for 2012-13, and the lineup of concerts includes a few performances that could be of potential interest to local jazz fans. As part of its “Live at Powell Hall" series, the SLSO will present a program called “The Music of Ray Charles" on Friday, September 21. ...

News: Festival

Hangout Fest 2012: DMB, Wilco, Jack White, Skrillex, Sci, Lips

February 8, 2012

TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 10 AT NOON EST Hangout Music Fest is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2012 lineup. Scheduled for May 18-20 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, the Fest will feature main stage headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White, and a soon-to-be-announced third act, along with dance tent headliner Skrillex. Check out ...