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News: Recording

Gimme Five: Jazz's Greatest Final Recordings from John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Others

January 21, 2012

"Thank you very much, you make me feel so wonderful. It's been a pleasure being here but I really must go now, it's so hot."—Clifford Brown at the end of his final performance, June 25, 1956. Jazz history is full of personal tragedies; so many of the greats who for various reasons, left us far too ...

News: Music Industry

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, January 20-26

January 21, 2012

Sometimes the coldest nights of the year bring out the biggest crows. Well, of course, we all know music can warm the heart and soul! There will be some warm-hearted and heat-heavy moments this weekend and should carry us into next week. Highlights This Week Tonight (Friday, 1/20), two high-energy performers join forces supported by a ...

News: Interview

Jazz Face: Mike Lewis

January 21, 2012

If saxophonist Mike Lewis ever left the Twin Cities (and we are always afraid he will), there would be a sudden brown-out, at least musically. Aside from his amazing horn chops, Lewis infuses vital energy into everything he touches, from Fat Kid Wednesdays and Happy Apple to the Bryan Nichols Quintet, tours with Andrew Bird and ...

News: Interview

Interview: Geri Allen (Part 3)

January 20, 2012

If you were to guess what pianist Geri Allen is like to talk to on the phone based solely on her music, you might say, “stormy," “short on patience" and “booming." Actually, the opposite is true on all counts. Geri is gentle, patient and embracing. In conversation, you hear the lyrical voice of a kind, caring ...

News: Recording

Bruce Springsteen: New Album Wrecking Ball out 3/6

January 20, 2012

NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 6 ON COLUMBIA RECORDS Bruce Springsteen's new album Wrecking Ball has been set for March 6 release on Columbia Records. Marking his 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball features 11 new Springsteen songs and was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and executive producer Jon Landau. A special edition of Wrecking Ball ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Roger Waters Adds Yankee Stadium Date

January 20, 2012

FEEL THE WARM THRILL OF CONFUSION, THAT SPACE CADET GLOW IN YANKEE STADIUM Roger Waters will be playing New York's Yankee Stadium on July 6, 2012. Pre-sale tickets will be available January 23. The general onsale will be January 30. Roger Waters “The Wall" 2012 U.S. Tour 05/01/12 Tue Toyota Center Houston, TX 05/03/12 Thu Frank ...

News: Performance / Tour

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers: 2012 Tour Dates

January 20, 2012

STEVE MARTIN AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS ANNOUNCE 2012 TOUR DATES Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers have announced tour dates in support of their #1 bluegrass album, Rare Bird Alert (Rounder Records), which recently received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will make stops at several ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Wood Brothers: Tour, New EP

January 20, 2012

THE WOOD BROTHERS ANNOUNCE SECOND ROUND OF TOUR DATES The Wood Brothers have announced the second leg of their North American Tour in support of their 2011 record Smoke Ring Halo, which was the #1 Most Added Album on Americana Radio this past week and debuted this week at number 32 on the AMA Americana Airplay ...

News: Music Industry

U.S. Shutters Megaupload. Founder Kim Dotcom, Others Arrested in New Zealand

January 20, 2012

In what is being described at the largest such case in U.S. history, 7 individuals and 2 corporations have been charged in the United States with “running an international organized criminal enterprise" responsible for massive worldwide piracy of copyrighted works, through Megaupload.com and related sites. Founder Kim Dotcom and to other Megaupload executives have been detained ...

News: Technology

Social Media Success for Musicians - A 2012 Roadmap

January 20, 2012

There have been many stories and guest posts on Hypebot recently about how to use social media to market to fans. This seems only fitting, since 2012 will see an increased scrutiny on social media marketing strategies, metrics and results. The last few years have been focused on making sense of how artists can best acquire ...