Elmore Festival Preview: Briggs Farm Blues Festival

Every year, the best and biggest names in blues and blues-rock head to Nescopeck, Pennsylvania for the Briggs Farm Blues Festival. In the past, the likes of Buddy Guy, Alexis P. Suter, Rory Block, Gabe Butterfield, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Moreland & Arbuckle and Michael Packer. This year’s lineup may... [read more]

Press To Play: Elmore’s Favorite Paul McCartney Songs

Paul McCartney’s place in the pantheon of great songwriters is undeniable. Over the course of his 60-year career, the man has penned classic after classic, both with the Beatles and as a solo artist. Today, on his 71st birthday, we’re taking a look back at the songs we consider Sir... [read more]

Happy Father’s Day! Elmore’s Favorite Musical Fathers and Kids

This Sunday is Father’s Day, a day for families to get together and honor all those dads and granddads. In honor of the holiday, we decided to go through our list of famous musical fathers and their musical progeny.     Elvis Presley—Lisa Marie Presley We all know the “Hound... [read more]

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers (featuring Edie Brickell) – 6/25 – Town Hall (New York, NY)

Comedy legend Steve Martin has developed an interesting side career over the past few years as one of the premier names in bluegrass. As many a corny headline has stated,... [read more]

Jonny Fritz – 6/23 – The Capitol Theater (Port Chester, NY)

Need another reason to love Alabama Shakes? Here’s one: they’re bringing Jonny Fritz on tour with them this summer. Fritz’s latest, Dad Country, is one of our favorite albums of 2013... [read more]

Alexis P. Suter Band – 6/21 – The Linda (Albany, NY)

Elmore favorite Alexis P. Suter and her band are the latest artists to take part in WAMC Arts’ series of performances at the Linda in Albany, and we couldn’t be happier.... [read more]

John McEuen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

On June 14th, the Charlie Poole Festival Organization honored bluegrass legend John McEuen with its Lifetime Achievement award. McEuen received the honor for his immeasurable impact and influence on roots and Americana. In recent years, McEuen has amassed quite a few accolades. He won a... [read more]

George Jones Biopic In Production

A film chronicling the life of country music icon George Jones is in the early stages of production, according to Billboard. The film, which will be written and co-produced by Dennis L. Baxter and co-produced by Jay and Brian Hoffman, will focus on Jones’ rise to... [read more]

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Premiere “This Life”

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have premiered their song, “This Life,” from their up-and-coming self-titled album (due July 23rd in the U.S.) on RollingStone.com The song features a full gospel choir and strong soulful overtones, in addition to frontman Alex Ebert’s passionate and haunting... [read more]

Billy Idol – The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY)

Generation X and Generation Y are coming together like chromosomes for the re-birth of touring 80’s music video icon Billy Idol and Westchester’s revitalized Capitol Theatre was the perfect setting for a rebirth-day bash.  Both the theatre and Idol are... [read more]

Rock Candy Funk Party – Iridium Jazz Club (New York, NY)

Normally based in Los Angeles, the aptly named Rock Candy Funk Party bought their unique blend of jazz and funk to New York City for a special four night run at the famed Iridium Jazz Club. As the band took... [read more]

Guns ‘N Roses – Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY)

Guns ‘N Roses played a semi-surprise show at Brooklyn’s most interesting bowling alley, packing the joint with thirty-somethings almost—but not quite—in ecstasy. Obviously, the band isn’t used to playing “small” joints, and with all the running back-and-forth in an attempt... [read more]

Jesse Dee – On My Mind/In My Heart (Alligator)

Born in 1980 in Boston, singer-songwriter Jesse Dee got hooked on R&B as a pre-teen while growing up in the Boston suburb of Arlington.  Listening to his idols, Al Green and Etta James, led to singing in numerous school activities... [read more]

Alex Bleeker and the Freaks – How Far Away (Woodsist)

Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker has always had a more roots-leaning feel as a songwriter, something that isn’t especially evident in the handful of songs he has composed for the band. When he plays with The Freaks, however, Bleeker’s alt-country... [read more]

Eddie Spaghetti – The Value Of Nothing (Bloodshot)

The Value of Nothing is Eddie Spaghetti’s fourth solo album. Eddie is a gritty Seattle rocker from the band The Supersuckers. His new band consists of The Supersuckers’ original drummer Capt. Chris Von Streicher and the honky tonk styling of... [read more]