Mike Doughty releases Sad Man Happy Man
Mike Doughty’s mostly-acoustic <em>Sad Man Happy Man</em> is a deliberate return to everything people love about Mike Doughty, he makes albums that simmer with verbal wit, and Sad Man Happy Man is no exception with its songs about everything from relationship bust-ups (Doughty was going through one while he was recording it) to his astute observations about the American economy. Musically,<em>Sad Man Happy Man</em>... [Read More...]
Blind Boys Of Alabama Release Duets
As the Blind Boys of Alabama head into their seventh decade of belting out impeccable harmonies it’s only fitting for them to release <em>Duets</em>, a special anthology featuring 14 unique collaborations. The CD, due out October 27th on Saguaro Road Records, includes classics from other artists’ Grammy-winning CDs plus four brand new tracks. The first single off of <em>Duets</em>, "Perfect Peace," ... [Read More...]
Umphrey’s McGee Releases of East Star All-Stars Remix
Available digitally at Itunes and elsewhere beginning October 6, Umphrey’s McGee releases a dub remix of "Turn & Run" - remixed by Michael G. of the famed reggae collective, <em>East Star All-Stars</em> (Lonely Hearts World Tour 2009, Dub Side of the Moon, Radiodread). "Turn & Run" originally appeared on Umphrey’s McGee’s latest studio album, Mantis. Look for Umphrey’s McGee... [Read More...]
Kiss Marks 35 Years, Releases Disc
Kiss kicked off their 39-city, Kiss /Alive 35 tour of North America on the heels of <em>Sonic Boom</em>, their first studio album in 11 years. Frontman Paul Stanley produced the new album, which marks a return to their signature 70s sound. The three-piece set includes Sonic Boom, a second, exclusive CD of the famous Kiss hits and a live DVD from their recent show in Argentina. Sonic Boom releases exclusively on October 6 through Walmart... [Read More...]
Zakk Wylde Slates Hellfire Halloween Bash
Gibson, Epiphone, and Monster Cable have partnered to celebrate the launch of two new signature model guitars and headphones with a special event in New York on Halloween. Zakk Wylde, guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder Black Label Society, is set to perform at a free concert event at the Hard Rock Café New York in Times Square beginning at 8pm. The event will feature a major nationwide promotional radio campaign, special online contesting... [Read More...]
