This song by Brooklyn's Kaiser Cartel recently caught my ear. It's from their album March Forth. Yeah, I know, it's taken me nearly a year to discover it. Better late than never I say!
Neil Young will release his new album Fork in the Road on April 7. The songs on the album are Young's response to the social and ecological questions facing the world's population.
Ever the busy man, Young will also release the long awaited 10 DVD box set Archives Vol. 1 on June 2 which he produced himself. The project covers the period from his earliest recordings with The Squires in Winnipeg, 1963, through the classic 1972 Harvest record and more.
You can pre-order the box set and find out more info by clicking the image.
Young has also released a series of videos to support his upcoming Fork in the Road record. Check them out below.
March 23 -- Sneaky Sound System (pictured) at Mercury Lounge www.mercuryloungenyc.com March 23 -- Peggy Sue / Jay Jay Pistolet / Sam Isaac / The Boat People / Longview at Pianos www.pianosnyc.com March 24 - 29 -- James Moody Quartet w/ special guest Jon Faddis at Blue Note www.bluenote.net March 25 -- Tyburn Saints / Dead Sextons / Red Riders at The Annex www.theannexnyc.com March 25 -- Leela James at SOB's www.sobs.com March 25 -- Derek Trucks Band at Wellmont Theatre www.wellmonttheatre.com March 26 -- Adam Taylor at Arlene's Grocery www.arlenesgrocery.net March 26 -- Ben Folds at Wellmont Theatre www.wellmonttheatre.com March 26 -- Kiss Kiss at The Annex www.theannexnyc.com March 26 -- PJ Harvey / John Parish at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza www.irvingplaza.com March 26 -- The Proclaimers (pictured) acoustic show at Joe's Pub www.joespub.com March 27 -- Devon Allman's Honeytribe at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill www.bbkingblues.com March 27 -- Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk & Guests at Highline Ballroom www.highlineballroom.com
A week ago I went 'round to Mercury Lounge to witness opening night of the 11th Annual Craic Festival. The third act on the bill that night was Irish band Stand.
New York area fans of Adam Taylor will be happy to know that he has two upcoming gigs in the area next week. He'll be at Arlene's Grocery in Manhattan on March 26. The following night, March 27, he'll be at Roots Cafe in Brooklyn. I saw him perform back in December and he was great. Check him out if you have the chance.If you haven't yet, you should check out his record Play The Piano Drunk.
Heavy metal legends, Judas Priest have announced that they will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album British Steel by playing it in its entirety during their US tour this summer. And, fear not, they've said they will also play some of their other classics too.
The British Steel track list ...
Breaking The Law
Rapid Fire
Metal Gods
Grinder
United
Living After Midnight
You Don't Have To Be Old
To Be Wise
The Rage
Steeler
For those in the New York area, they've confirmed dates at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 11 and Jones Beach on July 12. For most of the US summer tour, their tour mates will be Whitesnake.
Tickets go on sale this week for upcoming shows in the New York area.
Friday, March 20, 2009
May 26 -- Keane at Wellmont Theatre (pre-sale begins March 18 @ 10AM; pass: SYMMETRY) www.wellmonttheatre.com June 6 -- Nine Inch Nails / Jane's Addiction at PNC Bank Arts Center www.artscenter.com June 6 -- Citizen Cope at Wellmont Theatre www.wellmonttheatre.com June 7 -- Nine Inch Nails / Jane's Addiction at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater www.jonesbeach.com June 19 -- The Fray (pictured) with Jack's Mannequin at PNC Bank Arts Center www.artscenter.com
June 25 -- The Fray with Jack's Mannequin at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater www.jonesbeach.com June 13 -- Patty Smyth & Scandal at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill www.bbkingblues.com September 17 -- Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall www.radiocity.com
Since today is St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd celebrate. For the musical enjoyment of all, another video of Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis. This is from their set on March 12, at this year's Craic Fest. They're way better than green beer and tremendously more entertaining and talented than the guy who dresses up as a leprechaun and says everything with a fake Irish accent.
Neil Young will release his new album Fork in the Road on April 7. The songs on the album are Young's response to the social and ecological questions facing the world's population.
-- Sneaky Sound System (pictured) at Mercury Lounge
roclaimers (pictured) acoustic show at Joe's Pub
If you haven't yet, you should check out his record Play The Piano Drunk.
Heavy metal legends, Judas Priest have announced that they will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album British Steel by playing it in its entirety during their US tour this summer. And, fear not, they've said they will also play some of their other classics too. 
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"The Unbeliever" 7" by Middle Distance Runner is available today, March 17, digitally. It'll be in stores on March 24. You can watch the video below.