Let me start by saying that the only reason I was interested in going to the Tedeschi Trucks Band show this week at The Greek Theatre was because of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. I’m not a fan of the blues and despite the misleading tour name, “Wheels of Soul”, this was most definitely […]

Returning to the stage this year is the lovely Sharon Jones, known for her soulful and sassy approach to the 1960s and 1970s genres of soul and funk. Although she was recently diagnosed with cancer, Jones has not allowed for her passion to be taken away. Her single “Retreat” off her fifth album, Give the People […]

Not only is Sharon Jones one amazing soul sister, but she’s a darn tough cookie too. Recently diagnosed with cancer, Sharon Jones put off her tour and new record on hold, but now after a successful operation, ongoing treatment, and the continued support of friends, family, and fans, Sharon Jones is back. So we’d like […]

  Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings have shared “Retreat!” — the snazzy new single from their upcoming fifth studio album, Give The People What They Want, out August 6, 2013 on Daptone Records. Ladies, if a man has left you scorned and bitter, rejoice with Sharon Jones — play this song as loud as possible the […]

My Morning Jacket just played a mind-blowing show this past June at the Pantages Theatre and the men are showing no signs of slowing down since the release of their latest album, Circuital. The band are announcing a run of shows with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Delta Spirit and Band of Horses supporting […]

The 2011 Sasquatch! Music Festival line-up has been announced! This year’s Sasquatch! will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, 2011 at at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington and will feature: Guided By Voices, Death From Above 1979, Foo Fighters, Modest Mouse, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, Bright Eyes, Iron & Wine, Yeasayer, Sharon Jones […]

Check it out! SPIN has complied a killer album full of their top picks of 2010 SXSW bands. Download the entire album for FREE here! SPIN Presents AUSTIN POWER Tracklisting 1. The Constellations, “Setback” 2. Cymbals Eat Guitars, “And the Hazy Sea” 3. A Classic Education, “What My Life Could Have Been” 4. Japandroids, “Art […]

Fuel the funk fire and bring on the soul, Brooklyn’s Daptone Records has brought forth the “Daptone Gold.” Just as Binky Riptide’s intro states, “Daptone Golds” is for solid sides of soul—classics, new and old from the whole Daptone Family. With 23 tracks of vivacious sound and rhythms that will make you get down, you’ll […]

Considering the big night we had in the city (San Francisco) the night before, I give my crew and myself a pat-on-the-back for making it through that three hour drive to Tahoe. Between a constant headache and frequent waves of nausea, El Jimador sure kicked us in the ass. But all that came to a […]

When I first read NME’s headline for this “yoga and music” festival I was like WHAT THE FUCK! Really? A yoga and music festival? That’s totally not of the norm and gave me a good laugh, but hey I like things not of the norm and I like me some yoga. Check it out: Spoon, […]