Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, The Madison Square Garden Company and The Weinstein Company —the same group that produced and sponsored the historic 9/11 benefit “The Concert for New York City”—have come together once again to present “12.12.12” the Concert For Sandy Relief. This special one night only live music event will help provide assistance to the millions of people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. “12.12.12” the Concert For Sandy Relief will occur on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED IN THE COMING DAYS RELATED TO TICKETS AND VIP TICKET PACKAGES; ON-SALE INFORMATION; PARTNERS AND SPONSORS; AS WELL AS TELECAST INFORMATION. As the tri-state...

  Since leaving the bluegrass music band The Henhouse Prowlers in January, guitar-master, singer/songwriter, and music educator, Eric Lambert, has been on the move. From Chicago, IL, Eric Lambert has built a distinguished career writing, performing, recording, and teaching music, spanning 15 countries and with talented artists such as George Strait, Virgil Kane, Valerie Smith, and Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Tom Constanten. Eric is currently touring the Midwest with Terrapin Flyer featuring Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Tom Constanten and members of Cornmeal. Eric Lambert has been pickin’ and grinnin’ his way into people’s hearts for over 40 years. Specializing in the fiery art of flatpicking. Traces of rock, folk, bluegrass, country, and blues can be...

  Perth, Western Australia, November 11: It ended fittingly where it began 35 years ago, in Perth, when INXS drummer Jon Farriss declared to a 15,000+ capacity house on the opening weekend of the brand new Perth Arena and the final night of the Matchbox Twenty / INXS Australian tour that from this point INXS would bring down the curtain as a live touring band. In a fitting homage to the band, Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas joined the band (INXS) and vocalist Ciaran Gribbin on stage and performed INXS’s signature closer, “Don’t Change,” in the band’s encore. The remaining band members of INXS, Tim, Andrew and Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers issued this statement. “We understand that this must come as a blow...

  From The Guardian…. The British Department for Transport is investigating the near crash of a helicopter carrying Paul McCartney and his wife. Officials have apparently spoken to McCartney about the incident earlier this spring, when his pilot became “disorientated” mid-flight. The incident happened when McCartney and Nancy Shevell were returning to their estate in East Sussex in May. Amid “low cloud base, poor visibility and rain”, their 55-year-old pilot apparently lost sight of the helipad and brought the helicopter as close as two feet from tree tops. A transport department report states that the Sikorsky S-76C chopper only narrowly missed the woods, pulling away as the pilot “executed a go-around”. The aircraft landed at a nearby airport. The...

    Are you looking for something special to buy that Rolling Stones fan in your life? Do you have a nice stack of “F-U” money available? The first question isn’t as important as the second if you’re going to end up owning this extremely limited edition, extremely expensive bottle of whiskey. Japanese bottler Suntory have teamed up with the aging rockers to produce this luxury in honor of their 50th anniversary.  Only 150 have been produced and they’ll list for a half-million yen.  What’s that in our terms? Just $6,300, that’s all.  Look at it this way, it’s only $200 a sip. But hey! You do get a bottle that has the The Rolling Stones signature tongue and...

  This just in from Rodney Crowell’s facebook page. We wish him the very, very best in his recovery. Nashville, TN — Nov 6, 2012 — In the last several days, Crowell had a heath scare that required a visit to the Emergency Room. He was later released from the hospital and is at home and feels fine. His doctors have scheduled additional tests that must be completed before he is cleared to resume touring. Shows for the next two weeks have been canceled in order for further tests to be run. Stay tuned for more information about refunds and rescheduling. For refunds, please contact venues directly or point of purchase. The following dates have been canceled Wednesday, Nov...

  I knew there would be some concert to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. I didn’t expect it to happen this quickly. (AP)  NEW YORK (AP) — NBC is doing a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi of New Jersey and Billy Joel of Long Island are scheduled to appear at the concert Friday. The telecast will benefit the American Red Cross and will be shown on NBC and its cable stations including Bravo, CNBC, USA, MSNBC and E! Other networks are invited to join in. The concert will be hosted by Matt Lauer. It will air at 8 p.m. Eastern and...

    It’s only four shows, but four is more than zero.  You can’t always get what you want.  Sometime you can’t even get what you need. I think we need more than four shows. That’s it for now however. The Rolling Stones have announced just four concerts to celebrate their 50th anniversary.  There will be two shows in the UK at London’s 02 Arena on November 25th and 29th.  The next two shows will be held December 13th and 15th at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. ‘‘Everybody loves a celebration, and London and New York are two good places to do it in!’’ Jagger said in a statement. The December 15th  show will be available via...

                    —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Last night was the Love for Levon concert. I wasn’t there so I can’t review it, but I’ll be glad to give you the setlist. The picture here is that of a cake that honored the great musician. We’re consistently searching for and adding more videos so stop back!  Love For Levon Setlist Set one “The Shape I’m In” with Warren Haynes “Long Black Veil” with Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes “Trouble in Mind” with Jorma Kaukonen and Barry Mitterhoff “This Wheel’s On Fire” featuring the Levon Helm Band “Little Birds” featuring The Dirt Farmer Band “Move Along Train” with Mavis Staples “Life is a Carnival” with Allen Toussaint “When...

                      ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations have been released.  The winners will be announced next year at a ceremony in Los Angeles. 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominations Rush Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Randy Newman Heart Kraftwerk Public Enemy N.W.A. Donna Summer Chic Deep Purple Paul Butterfield Blues Band Albert King The Marvelettes The Meters Procol Harum Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post