Yonder Mountain String Band performed two nights with special guest Phil Lesh at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA on August 3 & 4, 2012.

Photo: Rick Levinson Everyone knew Levon Helm was a heartfelt singer, a beautiful drummer, and a loving and joyful person in life. When he passed away last week, what music fans may not have realized was the impact that he had on his friends and fellow musicians. Everyone from his Band collaborators to artists like [...]

Did someone slip something into Bob Weir’s drink at Furthur’s gig at New York’s Nokia Theater July 28? The veteran Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist took several minutes to remember the words to “El Paso,” as evidenced in the video below. Either he was having a senior moment, really couldn’t recall the lyrics (there are [...]

U2 are readying a brand new song, which they’ll perform on the latest leg of their 360 Tour, which is ready to be restarted after Bono’s successful back surgery. The song, however, is seemingly not about Bono’s back. Get a listen to a version of the new song, snapped outside the band’s rehearsals at the [...]

So, you’re probably asking yourself, who’s playing at this year’s Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco? We’re glad you did. One of this year’s best outdoor music gatherings has just announced their full lineup, for the fest  in Golden Gate Park on August 14 and 15. Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of Furthur make their [...]

The NRDC Action Fund and Headcount are banding together to release the Best of Bonnaroo compilation to promote action on climate change. The album features 17 live Bonnoroo performances from artists such as Wilco, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson and is available at www.musicforaction.org. Before downloading the music, fans are asked to email their senators, [...]

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