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Van Morrison Producer Lewis Merenstein Dies
He was best known as the producer for Van the Man’s landmark album Astral Weeks, he was also known for producing John Cale, Spencer Davis, the Association and more
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Joe Walsh, Rod Stewart Finish Frankie Miller Album
The artist suffered a brain hemorrhage in 1994 and is still recovering. Musical friends and admirers including Willie Nelson, Elton John and more have helped complete the LP
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Cat Stevens/Yusuf North American Acoustic Tour
The “Peace Train” and “Morning Has Broken” singer-songwriter will do a rare tour this fall to mark the 50th Anniversary of his first hit single. Best be quick about buying tickets…
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Tom Jones Begins North American Tour This Week
The legendary Welsh singer has resumed touring following the death of his wife. He’s just announced a slew of dates for September and October
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Bongos and Rubinoos to Play New Jersey Mini-Tour
Two of the great power pop bands of all-time are teaming up for several dates on a East Meets West tour. Enjoy a video from each…
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Pixies Release Animated ‘Tenement Song’ Video
The imaginative clip is the first from their new album, Head Carrier. The band also announced the first batch of dates of their 2016-17 global tour
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Journey Live in Manila Makes Audio Debut
The 2009 homecoming of the band’s then-newly arrived singer and frontman has never been released on audio… until now. Full details…
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Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Friday, September 9
The 5th event features big stars including Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis
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Jerry Garcia/Merl Saunders 1973 Box Comes to Vinyl
Fantasy Records is releasing a 6-LP vinyl edition of its 2012 CD boxed set collecting the pair’s fabled 1973 sessions. Learn how the collaboration started and have a listen
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Prince Buster, Jamaican Music Legend, Dies at 78
One of the most important figures in the ska and rocksteady movements, his 1963 single, “Madness,” provided a name and theme song to the later British group
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