Rodrigo y Gabriela hit Milwaukee’s Summerfest for a prelude to their brief 2009 tour. We took them in, and they took us for an incredible ride. Live video and 2009 tour dates included.
Michael Jackson passed away suddenly on June 25, 2009. We remember him, as do millions of others around the world. Here are some personal memories and those from fans and colleagues.
Pete Yorn just released Back & Fourth – the fourth of his studio albums (get it?), and the first since 2006′s Nightcrawler. You might think that a good three years would produce something significant. But so far, that doesn’t appear to be the case. In fact, it seems like the longer Pete Yorn makes music, the worse off he is.
Chicago’s Ribfest draws people because of ribs and beer. But they have music too, and this year they had an up-and-coming band in Thao and The Get Down Stay Down. They’re talented, and catchy as hell. Video and tour dates included.
Are the White Stripes ready to get back together and start rocking the world again? It certainly looks that way. Let’s examine the tell-tale clues.
(Video included) A new documentary follows three of rock’s most influential and innovative guitarists as they talk about their influences, share stories, make music and ultimately jam together. It Might Get Loud opens August 14th.
