My longtime blogging comrade TJ at Viva La Mainstream has been admirably reviewing an album a day, both new and old releases, since the beginning of the year. It’s one of my favorite daily reads, and this week is of special note and interest to Bruce Springsteen fans – the entire week is dedicated to […]
I hear that St. Louis is pretty nice in October….
Today’s tale reveals an upcoming new adventure in which our hero accepts an invitation to attend the Bruce Springsteen concert in St. Louis….
Oates, I forgot how soft your hands were….
We’re just as excited as everybody else about the pending public reunion of J-Stache and John Oates, set to occur live onstage at the American Mustache Institute’s annual Stache Bash happening on October 30th in St. Louis. Presumably, Oates will be there to promote the brand new super-bad ass Hall & Oates box set Do […]
Reminder: Greg Ginn in-store tonight at Blue Arrow Records – 7pm!
Hey kids, Don’t forget our in-store tonight with Greg Ginn at Blue Arrow Records and Books!! Here’s a recap of the details: WHAT: Greg Ginn & The Texas Corrugators, in-store performance WHEN: Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm WHERE: Blue Arrow Records and Books, 16001 Waterloo Rd. (down the street from the Beachland) COST: FREE! Come […]
Cage Match: Kenny Loggins vs. Cinderella
I got an email recently, which led to the following discussion: Dear Matt, Remember when you used to do those funny Cage Matches every week, featuring a battle between two bands, presenting the opportunity for people to comment and make fun of your musical taste? Sure do. What happened? It’s been two weeks! I dunno. […]
Cleveland Bachelor’s Show of the Week: Autolux
Hello fellow Vinyl Addicts, That Ramona Falls show was a little sparsely populated. Are you paying attention to me? I really wish you would, as Brent Knopf and his touring bandmates put on a heckuva show. Regardless, what’s done is done and we need to move forward. To be honest, our pal Matt is in […]
The Monday Morning Mix – On The Radio – 9/14/09
Graphic by Rachael Novak Click here for details on how you can be a part of The Monday Morning Mix and win some cool stuff! We’ve got some great mixes in hand and on the way – where is yours? About Today’s Mix: Today’s mix comes our way via Stacy, aka @jukebox65 on Twitter. Stacy […]
Blue Rodeo to release new album on November 3rd
Blue Rodeo fans will close out the year with a bang, thanks to the release of a new album called The Things We Left Behind. In stores on November 3rd (Canada only), the album will reportedly be a double CD release. BR frontman Jim Cuddy discussed the album recently with The Canadian Press: “It was […]
DXism – Tribute Bands
A continuing series of helpful advice, humorous observations, questions about life, and obscure movie quotes and musical references, as posted by Scene Magazine staff writer D.X. Ferris on Twitter. Follow @dxferris for daily doses of the magic. Look out! (The previous MUST be said in the voice of Ronnie James Dio.) We’ve got not one, […]
Mark Knopfler announces spring tour dates
Here’s something that will make many of you smile heading into the weekend – the announcement of spring tour dates from former Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler! Get Lucky (pre-order via Amazon), the new CD from Knopfler, drops in stores on Tuesday. I’m thinkin’ the Ann Arbor date might have my name on it, tagged […]