rock
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Band of the Week: Josh Joplin Group
One of the most underrated bands of the early 2000s was Atlanta’s Josh Joplin Group (JJG). Inspired by a love of Ric Ocasek and beat poetry Josh Joplin crafted songs that lyrically were equal parts stream of consciousness, prose and… Continue reading
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Revisiting the band Brand New
It’s been seven long years since the music world last heard from Long Island alt-rock quartet Brand New. And for Brand New fans those seven years have felt like seventy. The emo heavyweights turned critical darlings disbanded after frontman Jesse… Continue reading
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Band of the Week: joan
Things have been super quiet on the blog front lately, but not for lack of good music to write abouut. Being a twin father is demanding as is the day job and a lack of free time. Thanksgiving is upon… Continue reading
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Live Review: MisterWives – Orlando, FL – Nov. 7, 2024
If you are keen to spend a night out forgetting about the world, you can’t do much better than a MisterWives concert. The only caveat is there’s little opportunity you’ll see them in the very near future. More on that… Continue reading
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Carbon Leaf Readies Next Leg of Fall Tour
Richmond, VA roots-rock outfit Carbon Leaf kicks off the next leg of their Time is a Playground tour which runs through the duration of 2024 and into 2025. The tour is in support of their latest album, Time is the… Continue reading
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Concert For Carolina Adds More Artists, Adds Livestream
Due to overwhelming demand, the now-sold out Concert for Carolina has added a slew of new artists. Headliners Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor are now joined by Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers,… Continue reading
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Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch
South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Marcus King has announced a winter acoustic duo tour featuring accompanist Drew Smithers. In announcing the tourdates King said the following: “After thinking more about the two wonderful shows at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, we decided… Continue reading
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Coldplay Charts 2025 North American Tour
Global chart-toppers Coldplay have announced a limited-run 2025 North American tour in support of their effervescent new album Moon Music. The band kicks off the tour in California in late May and concludes in late July in Miami. The general… Continue reading
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Dawes Charts 2024-2025 Tour, New Album Due Out in October
One of the best bands on the planet, Los Angeles’ Dawes, has announced their ninth studio album, Oh Brother, is due out Oct. 11. The band is now stripped down to just a duo – Taylor Goldsmith (guitar/vocals) and Griffin… Continue reading
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Jon McLaughlin Readies January Tour With Eric Hutchinson
Indiana-based singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin has announced a co-headlining tour with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson in January 2025. Tickets are on sale now. In relating why he chose Hutchinson for a co-tour McLaughlin spins the following yarn: “In the year 2000-something… Continue reading
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