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Bing Crosby Profiled In A Must-See Holiday Documentary

December 2, 2014

By Neal Justin Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS) You could forgive Mary Crosby if she never wanted to hear “White Christmas” again. The most popular single in recording history was the signature...

Idina Menzel Plans World Concert Tour For 2015

Idina Menzel Plans World Concert Tour For 2015

November 25, 2014

By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times (TNS) Singer Idina Menzel will step away from Broadway stages and sound booths of Hollywood animation studios to undertake a global concert tour next year, starting...

New From: Jason Aldean, Weezer

New From: Jason Aldean, Weezer

Glenn Gamboa October 7, 2014

Luis Sinco Newsday (MCT) JASON ALDEAN, “Old Boots, New Dirt” THE GRADE B BOTTOM LINE Well-crafted modern-country comfort food It's a thin line between simple and plain and Jason Aldean walks...

Once Homeless, 62-Year-Old Doug Seegers Releases Debut Country Album

Once Homeless, 62-Year-Old Doug Seegers Releases Debut Country Album

Glenn Gamboa October 7, 2014

Newsday (MCT) Doug Seegers is set to be country’s next star. The Long Island, N.Y., native’s debut album, “Going Down to the River” (Rounder), out this week, features a duet with Emmylou Harris...

Prince Says Lets Go Crazy In 2 Different Ways

Prince Says Let’s Go Crazy In 2 Different Ways

Greg Kot October 2, 2014

Chicago Tribune (MCT) 'Art Official Age' Prince Three and a half stars (out of 4) ___ 'PlectrumElectrum' ThirdEyeGirl Three stars (out of 4) ___ In one of the most improbable reunions of the...

Atlanta Symphony Cancels Performances As Lockout Drags On

Atlanta Symphony Cancels Performances As Lockout Drags On

David Ng September 29, 2014

By David Ng Los Angeles Times (MCT) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has canceled its opening night celebration as well as performances through Nov. 8 as a labor dispute with its musicians drags on with...

Coltranes Live Offering Shakes The Room

Coltrane’s Live ‘Offering’ Shakes The Room

Chris Barton September 29, 2014

By Chris Barton Los Angeles Times (MCT) John Coltrane "Offering: Live at Temple University" 4 stars (Resonance/Impulse) The two-disc "Offering" practically begins mid-sentence, with John Coltrane...

Pink Floyd’s New ‘Old’ Album, ‘The Endless River,’ Arrives No. 10

Pink Floyd’s New ‘Old’ Album, ‘The Endless River,’ Arrives No. 10

Randall Roberts September 23, 2014

By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times (MCT) The new Pink Floyd album, called “The Endless River,” will be released Nov. 10, and the band has offered more details on its creation. Recorded by the...

Bob Dylan To Be Named MusiCares Person Of The Year

Bob Dylan To Be Named MusiCares Person Of The Year

Gerrick D. Kennedy September 23, 2014

By Gerrick D. Kennedy Los Angeles Times (MCT) Bob Dylan will be honored as the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year ahead of next year's Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy and MusiCares Foundation...

John Oswald’s ‘Grayfolded’ Is The Ultimate Version Of The Grateful Dead’s Beloved ‘Dark Star’

John Oswald’s ‘Grayfolded’ Is The Ultimate Version Of The Grateful Dead’s Beloved ‘Dark Star’

September 16, 2014

By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times (MCT) Warning: The Grateful Dead is the focus of this story, so there will certainly be skeptics from the outset. After all, the San Francisco band, with its extended...

The Riff Report: New Music This Week

The Riff Report: New Music This Week

PopMatters.com September 10, 2014

PopMatters.com (MCT) Interpol – “El Pintor” If you’re still waiting for another “Turn on the Bright Lights,” you’ll most likely be waiting for some time, but you might as well take “El...

Ed Sheeran Defies Categorization But Still Fills Arenas - Alone

Ed Sheeran Defies Categorization But Still Fills Arenas – Alone

Jonathan Takiff September 10, 2014

By Jonathan Takiff Philadelphia Daily News (MCT) A ginger-haired, scruffy and increasingly tattooed "misfit" from Britain, Ed Sheeran plays guitar, beatboxes and, occasionally, fiddles. He also writes...

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