Band of Heathens on "Austin City Limits" with Elvis Costello
The Band of Heathens, whose new album One Foot in the Ether the web ‘zine AmericanaRoots.com ponders as "the best record of 2009," will appear on PBS’ <em>Austin City Limits</em> on November 7 on a bill headlined by Elvis Costello. On the program, the band performs five songs: "Jackson Station," "L.A. County Blues," "Shine a Light," "Golden Calf" and "You’re Gonna... [Read More...]
3RD Power Introduces HLH100 Amp
3RD Power Amplification Systems has introduced its first product, a truly unique professional guitar amp system. The HLH100 Series system combines patent-applied-for technologies in both its tube amplifier and triangular 3×12 speaker cabinet to produce the ultimate medium-to-high gain guitar rig. The HLH100 features hand-wired circuitry from amp to cabinet and is made in the USA. This unique, large-format rig was designed for serious guitarists... [Read More...]
Blue Cheer Founder Dickie Peterson Passes
Dickie Peterson, bassist and frontman for Blue Cheer, died October 12 in Germany, after a bout with liver cancer. He was 61. Named for a strain of acid, Peterson and Blue Cheer were influenced by Cream and Jimi Hendrix and released their first album, <em>Vincebus Eruptum</em>, in 1968. Their music - now sometimes referred to as "proto metal," stood in stark contrast to much of the pervasive music of the late ’60s. They... [Read More...]
NXT Launches Double Bass
Steinberger’s new NXT series Double Bass is crafted in the Czech Republic by the makers of the renowned CR Series. Its solid maple body and neck, with graduated ebony fingerboard, deliver a rich, full tone that rings true for every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief facilitates an even ‘growl’ from the higher strings and a clear, powerful lower register. The adjustable bridge and truss rod allow for low, fast action, or for higher... [Read More...]
Tegan And Sara Slate U.S. Tour
Canadian pop-rockers Tegan and Sara have announced that they will launch their first extensive tour of the U.S. in nearly two years in February 2010. The tour kicks off February 12th in Northampton, MA, and criss-crosses the country before finishing up on April 6th in Salt Lake City, UT. The ticket pre-sale begins this Wednesday, October 14th, at 10 a.m. The password for all pre-sales is "Sainthood." Tickets will go on sale to the public... [Read More...]
Pixies Announce Support Acts for U.S. Tour
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic 1989 album <em>Doolittle</em>, the Pixies - Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - will kick off the 21-date U.S. leg of their "Doolittle Tour" on Wednesday, November 4 at the Hollywood Palladium. Today, the band announces the support acts for the tour. Opening for the Pixies over the course of the "Doolittle Tour" will be Bad... [Read More...]
Motley Crue Slate New Greatest Hits Disc
Mötley Crüe have announced plans for an updated version of their <em>Greatest Hits</em>, a remix of "The Animal In Me" and the Grammy nominated "Saints of Los Angeles" from the hit album of the same name. After playing to a million rock fans around the world over the past year with the recently completed Crüe Fest 2, the Saints of Los Angeles 2009 arena tour, headlining tour dates around the globe, and... [Read More...]
Masters of American Music Series Coming on DVD
The award-winning Masters of American Music documentary series was the first produced about Jazz, and on October 27, Naxos will release the first DVD from the series, profiling Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Thelonioius Monk. Dispensing with critics and historians, the series focused on the musicians: dozens of them telling the story of Jazz in their own words. Often, music performances are allowed to play out, entertaining moments are illuminated,... [Read More...]
Kansas Offers New DVD
Kansas delivers unforgettable live performances! Evidenced nowhere better than on their current DVD release, <em>There’s Know Place Like Home</em> debuts at #5 on the Billboard DVD top sales chart. Featuring guest appearances by former members Kerry Livgren and Steve Morse, spectacular lighting, and songs previously not recorded with a symphony, this unique concert has been captured in High Definition video and Surround Sound audio.... [Read More...]
Warner Bros. Attending WFMU Record Fair
Warner Bros. Records will bring vinyl to the people this weekend by hosting a booth at the annual WFMU Record Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, in Manhattan "There is no better place to sell music directly to fans than at the annual WMFU show," says Warner Bros. Records General Manager Tom Biery, who oversees all of the company’s vinyl releases. "As a vinyl freak, I have been going to the show for years and... [Read More...]
