Tag Archives: Bob Dylan

Go See Hear In L.A. Oct. 22-28 (the Dylan Vs. Donovan Edition

The busiest night of this week? Looks like Wednesday gets the honors. You can go hear Grant Langston and his Country-Soul Combo (which includes the talented Rich McCulley) performs Willie Nelson’s 1974 classic Phases and Stages, his concept album about … Continue reading

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The final viewings for the Annenberg’s Who Shot Rock & Roll exhibit

The “Who Shot Rock & Roll” exhibit ends its extended run at the Annenberg Space for Photography this Sunday. And in true rock & roll spirit, the Annenberg is staying up late and letting people see this show after dark … Continue reading

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DVD Review: Bob Dylan And The Band: Down In The Flood – Associations and Collaborations

The story about Bob Dylan and the Band is a fascinating one with many compelling chapters. The folk king Dylan going electric. A longtime backing band coming into their own known simply as The Band. Dylan’s motorcycle accident and the … Continue reading

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The ‘Mats’ Movie And Other Cool Music Documentaries

The Replacements were, and probably always will be, one of those important bands in my musical pantheon. And I am not the only one. Earlier this week, I wrote about the just released Treatment Bound, a ukulele tribute to Replacements … Continue reading

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Rockin’ The Shots: Music Photography Exhibits In L.A. This Summer

Elvis is in the building. So are Amy Winehouse, the Ramones, Frank Zappa and other rock luminaries. And the house in question is the Annenberg Space For Photography. The Annenberg’s current exhibit, Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: New Bob, Van and Wanda

Yesterday, Columbia Records announced that Bob Dylan will release his 35th album in September. The album, entitled Tempest, contains 10 new Dylan tunes. This follow-up to 2009′s Together Through Life also comes out in the 50th anniversary of his self-titled … Continue reading

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Report: Bob Dylan is a-recordin’

Paste Magazine reported today that Los Lobos‘ David Hidalgo told the Aspen Times (are you following the media trail here) that he was in the studio (Jackson Browne‘s studio, actually) with Bob Dylan, who is at work on album number … Continue reading

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CD Review: Kevin Gordon – Gloryland

Gloryland, Gordon’s first album since 2005, serves as a reminder to what a wonderful writer he is. There’s a powerful literary quality to his songs (he’s a published poet) that often feels like short stories brought to life with music. … Continue reading

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Don’t Miss Out On: Bahamas’ Barchords

I don’t know if Afie Jurvanen is a suave guy but he certainly sounds that way on album. Jurvanen, who goes by the moniker Bahamas, creates music that radiates a laidback coolness. The Toronto-based musician (who spent several years playing … Continue reading

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Amnesty International’s upcoming Dylan salute

To celebrate its’ 50th anniversary, Amnesty International has put together a salute to Bob Dylan featuring 80 artists doing 75 Dylan tunes. Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International includes contributions ranging from Joan Baez … Continue reading

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