Featuring recordings from a pair of concerts supporting Father of the Bride
BY ALEX YOUNG
Source: Vampire Weekend Release Live In Florida EP: Stream | Consequence of Sound
When The Band of Heathens heard a very tall tale about a man who immigrated to New York in the early 1900s, they were so mesmerized by the imaginative story that they wrote a song about it near moments later and recorded it the very next day. And it would develop to be an even greater contender, fairing as an essential track on their upcoming album Stranger, due for release on September 25.
Source: The Band of Heathens Premieres “Black Cat”, Based On An Epic Immigrant Story
The platinum-selling country group’s new name was already being used by a blues singer. Now they’re asking a court to affirm “a trademark we have held for many years.”
Wait now … what? A white southern band changes fairly racist name to something already taken by a black woman, then sues the woman when she didn’t just give them her name. I can’t believe someone — anyone — in the band’s organization didn’t raise a hand and say, ” Ummm … wait a minute … we might want to rethink this.”
Source: Lady Antebellum Sues the Singer Lady A Over Name Change – The New York Times
July 9, 1995. Jerry Garcia would pass a month later.
‘Yes! I wanna go back on the bus! I wanna go back on the bus! You’re right, that’s exactly what I want.’”
Kate “Penny Lane” Hudson
Check out James Andrew Miller’s podcast interview here …
Source: Almost Famous Cast Reunite in New Oral History Podcast: Stream | Consequence of Sound
You knew when you heard Relish, her debut album from 1995, you were hearing a special voice. Happy birthday, Joan …
July 8, 1970 ~ Beck is born.
Get crazy with the Cheeze Whiz
Jane’s Addiction release their first live album on July 8, 2013. It was worth the wait.
The Beatles release their classic on July 7, 1967 …
Charlie Daniels may be synonymous with “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” arguably one of the earliest examples of country-rap, but his catalog was defined by more than sing-speak recitations and fiddle fire.
DAVID CANTWELL
& JON FREEMAN
& JOSEPH HUDAK
Source: Charlie Daniels: 10 Essential Songs – Rolling Stone
