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Paul Butterfield, Commander Cody Live Albums Due

Vintage live recordings from three great bands of the early 1970s will be released on CD and vinyl next month. We have the complete track listings!

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Black Crowes Spinoff The Magpie Salute Set Tour

They previously had announced dates a few at a time. When they each quickly sold-out, they decided to schedule a full tour. Better hurry…

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Joe Walsh Weekend Getaway Vacation Planned

Imagine getting all close up and personal with the Eagles’ guitarist. Now, imagine that you’re doing this at the all-new Graceland complex in Memphis!

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Lou Reed Archives Acquired by NY Public Library

The complete archives of the consummate New York recording artist will have a permanent home with the city’s Library for the Performing Arts.

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Listen: Ian Anderson: Jethro Tull String Quartets Album

Ever wonder what your favorite Jethro Tull songs would sound like if played by a string quartet? You’ll soon have the chance to find out.

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Elvis Presley’s Memphis at Graceland Opens

The King’s former home has long been a must-see attraction for visitors to Memphis. Now a huge new complex offers tons of Elvis-related exhibits.

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Ray Davies Releases 2nd Song From ‘Americana’ Album

The 15-track collection of originals, following his 2013 memoir, is inspired by his years touring the U.S. with the Kinks. Have a listen to two songs…

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James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt Expand Tour

The dates for pitchers and catchers to report to Spring Training are still several months away but Taylor is already thinking “Play Ball!”

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Michael Nesmith Memoir, Companion Album Set

A companion piece to the ex-Monkee’s forthcoming autobiography, the new collection includes songs from the band and Nez’s solo career

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All-Star ‘Love Rocks NYC’ Benefit Concert Coming in March

Joe Walsh, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Warren Haynes and many others will perform at a benefit concert for an organization that feeds the sick.

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