Notable rock artist Lou Reed, who straddled the worlds of mainstream and avant-garde art, has died at the age of 71. He had undergone a liver transplant earlier this year, but his liver disease proved untreatable in the end. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-10-27)
Travis Larson Band is on the road, making their way across the Midwest and South, heading east, whilst plundering and pillaging each and every Subway. Spicy Italian is the October $5 featured footlong, after all.
» Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-10-18)
Colorado Chamber Orchestra presents Microstock 8, a concert of microtonal music, featuring: Priya Hariharan (South Indian (Karnatic) violin / vocalist); Gregory Sanchez from Albequerque (17 and 19 tone guitars); Stickman 19 Tone Power Trio, featuring Neil Haverstick (19 tone guitar), Mary Stribling (19 tone bass) and Thomas Blomster (drums). » Read more (Posted by Peter Thelen 2013-10-17)
San Mateo, California will see a one-day festival of progressive music on November 16, 2013. The event, to be held at the Open Door Church, will feature Heliopolis, Inner Ear Brigade, Moraine, and Erik Norlander and the Galactic Collective. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-10-10)
Fruits de Mer has just announced the list of new releases for November. Some familiar names and some new artists. As usual, these are all limited edition releases. And there are some juicy snippets appearing as YouTube videos on the FdM web site. » Read more (Posted by Henry Schneider 2013-09-27)
Robert Fripp has put out word that the time has come for the beast that is King Crimson to be reincarnated. The eighth incarnation of King Crimson will be Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and Robert Fripp. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-09-24)
It was with shock and disbelief that I received a phone call on Friday night, September 20th, 2013 that Philly native, drummer and composer, Glenn Leonard had passed away earlier that day due to complications from a recent medical procedure. » Read more (Posted by Jeff Melton 2013-09-22)
Famed multi-instrumentalist and composer Lindsay Cooper, formerly of Henry Cow and other bands, lost her battle with MS, passing away at the age of 62. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-09-20)
The Iranian band Mavara is the latest addition to this year's festival. Other recent announcements include Corima, Out of the Beardspace, and Oblivion Sun. In addition, the pre-festival kickoff event at Local 506 will feature France's Mörglbl and American prog-metal outfit Hephystus. » Read more (Posted by Jon Davis 2013-08-19)