7 Things to Look for on 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Broadcast (UCR)

The ceremony was first broadcast this past Saturday on HBO, and the event honored Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, the Zombies, Roxy Music and the Cure through stirring speeches, fun collaborations and raucous onstage performances. The broadcast will also be available via HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO on Demand and on partner streaming platforms.

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Tame Impala Adds Second MSG Show (jambands.com)

Tame Impala added some 2019 headlining dates earlier this week, including a slot at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and today the band has added a second MSG show to their calendar due to high ticket demand.

Along with their Aug. 21 show at The Garden, the band will also play the famed venue Aug. 22. Tickets for the new show go on sale May 3 at noon.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/26/tame-impala-adds-second-madison-square-garden-show/#ixzz5mJ4ylGxc

On the turntable this Sunday...Weezer (Teal Album)

Weezer, also known as the Teal Album, is the twelfth studio album by the American rock band Weezer. It was released digitally on January 24, 2019 through Crush Music and Atlantic Records, with a retail release on March 8. The album is composed of cover songs. It was announced and released on the same day as a surprise precursor to Weezer's thirteenth studio album, which was released on March 1, 2019. The album received mixed reviews, with some praising the self-aware frivolousness of the project, while others criticized the arrangements of the covers.

Following the release of Weezer's eleventh album Pacific Daydream, an Internet fan campaign was launched to get Weezer to cover "Africa" by Toto. After initially releasing a cover of "Rosanna", a different Toto song, as a joke, Weezer released their "Africa" cover in May 2018. The cover hit the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Teal was unexpectedly released on January 24, 2019, without prior promotion or advertisement. Several covers on the album have previously been performed live by both the band and frontman Rivers Cuomo at solo shows.

The album was released digitally on January 24, 2019, with the physical version planned for release on March 8, 2019. To promote the album, Weezer released a teal velcro wallet available for purchase on their website, with the first 100 copies sold including a dollar bill signed by the band members. The velcro wallet sold out quickly, so Weezer released a second promotional bundle on January 24 with a teal Rubik's cube. The band's cover of "No Scrubs" received significant social media attention, with the song trending on Twitter and sparking both sincere and ironic reactions from fans who found the song choice surprising, while TLC member Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, who sang lead vocal on the original version, openly praised Weezer's rendition, declaring it "AWESOME!!!" on her Twitter account and adding, "It would be even better if we sang it with ya'll!!! I see a TLC/Weezer concert coming up."  Weezer themselves responded to Chilli through their own Twitter account by posting the reply, "Hope you want our number", referring to a key line in the song's chorus.

New 'Grateful Dead Origins' Graphic Novel to Come with Unreleased Early Music (jambands.com)

Z2 Comics has announced it is teaming up with the Grateful Dead to release a new graphic novel chronicling the band’s early days, Grateful Dead Origins, which will come with an accompanying selection of Dead music, including previously unreleased early-era material that will ship with a deluxe edition of the comic.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/18/new-grateful-dead-origins-graphic-novel-to-come-with-unreleased-early-music/#ixzz5lZv1yrub

Allman Betts Band Sign to BMG for Debut LP (jambands.com)

The Allman Betts Band has announced that they have officially signed to BMG for a “global recording agreement,” with the company distributing the band’s debut album, Down To The River (out this June).

“We’re really psyched to have a machine like BMG get behind The Allman Betts Band! We look forward to expanding our brand and music into the international arena with such a professional team,” frontman Devon Allman said via press release.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/18/allman-betts-band-sign-to-bmg-for-debut-lp/#ixzz5lZuTipyq

UCR's The Best Song from Every Tom Petty Album

There's a common thread running through Tom Petty's catalog, and it's the Heartbreakers. Even albums ostensibly released as solo records or side projects like Mudcrutch inevitably included members of his core band.

The lineup of the group remained remarkably stable over the years too. They only lost two members, co-founding drummer Stan Lynch (who left in 1994) and the late bassist Howie Epstein, a member from 1982-2002. He replaced founding bassist Ron Blair, who then returned for a stint that lasted until Petty's death in 2017.

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Fleetwood Mac Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates (jambands.com)

After cancelling their Jazz Fest performance and postponing a number of North American summer dates, Fleetwood Mac have released an updated schedule for this fall.

“The flu has sidelined Stevie for a couple of weeks but she is on the mend and we look forward to getting back out on the road. We so apologize to the fans, but we are working on rescheduling,” the band said at the time.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/18/fleetwood-mac-announce-rescheduled-tour-dates/#ixzz5lZttRur3

Rock Hall 2020 Forecast (UCR)

Now that Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks and others have taken their place alongside rock's elite as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2019, it's time to try and figure out what's going to happen next year.

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Widespread Panic's Dave Schools and More to Join Scott Law & Ross James' Cosmic Twang at Terrapin Crossroads (jambands.com)

Next month, guitarists Scott Law and Ross James will return to Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA, for another Cosmic Twang gig, which will feature special guest bassist Dave Schools of Widespread Panic.











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On the turntable this Sunday...Jesus Freak

Jesus Freak is the fourth studio album by the band DC Talk and was released on November 21, 1995 on ForeFront Records. The style was a marked departure from the group's previous releases, incorporating a heavier rock sound and elements of grunge that was popular at the time.

The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and six of the album's seven singles reached number one across various Christian radio formats. It won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album.

Jesus Freak is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential albums in the history of Christian music.

Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck Reunion (UCR)

Rod Stewart will take the stage with Jeff Beck at the Hollywood Bowl, a little more than five decades since they made their U.S. debut together.

The rare concert appearance will be held Sept. 27; tickets go on sale Friday at LiveNation.com. Their last extended set together took place more than 35 years ago.

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My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel Releases New EP (jambands.com)

My Morning Jacket lead guitarist Carl Broemel surprised fans today by announcing and releasing a new EP, Brokenhearted Jubilee, which includes a new original track as well as covers of songs from Paul McCartney, Nick Drake, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and more.






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AC/DC Studio Activity Confirmed by Engineer (UCR)

The strongest hint yet that AC/DC are preparing a new album came after longtime engineer Mike Fraser confirmed the band was “doing something” in the studio.

Speculation began last year after photographs of various band members were seen in the vicinity of Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, where they’ve recorded in the past.

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Boston Red Sox Announce "Phish Night" (jambands.com)

To celebrate Phish’s two night run at the historic Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox have announced Phish Night on Monday, June 24.

In the official Phish Night announcement, the team challenges fans to “Step into the Fenway” – a tongue-in-cheek reference to Phish’s “Tweezer,” for the uninitiated.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/05/boston-red-sox-announce-phish-night/#ixzz5kJCZr2zB

Jason Bonham's Jimmy Page Story (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Jason Bonham recalled how Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page introduced him to cocaine when he was just 16 years old.

The drummer – who took the place of his late father John Bonham when Led Zeppelin reunited for a show in 2007 – also reflected on how his drug consumption led to comparisons with his dad, which he mistakenly took as complimentary.

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Trey Anastasio Brings Ghosts of the Forest to NYC (jambands.com)

Trey Anastasio brought his new Ghosts of the Forest project to New York City for the first of two nights at the United Palace Theatre continuing the band’s inaugural tour as it moves down the East Coast.

Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/04/13/trey-anastasio-brings-ghosts-of-the-forest-to-nyc-for-first-of-two-shows/#ixzz5kzmulWja

On the turntable this Sunday...'Til the Medicine Takes

'Til the Medicine Takes is the sixth studio album released by the Athens, GA based band Widespread Panic. The album's name refers to a line in the chorus of the 4th track Blue Indian. It was first released by Capricorn Records on July 27, 1999. It would later be re-released in 2001 by Zomba Music Group. The band once again recorded at John Keane's studio in Athens. Special guests included Dirty Dozen Brass Band, gospel singer Dottie Peoples, and vocalist Anne Richmond Boston. This would be the band's last record as part of the six-album deal with Capricorn Records.

The album reached a peak position of #68 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Original Nth Power Lineup to Reunite for 'Sixth Annual Last Hoorah" (jambands.com)

While many know the band as a trio, the original lineup of the Nth Power – singer-guitarist Nick Cassarino, percussionist Weedie Braimah, bassist Nate Edgar, keyboardist Nigel Hall and drummer Nikki Glaspie – will take the stage at the Blue Nile in New Orleans on Monday, May 6.






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Fleetwood Mac To Replace The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest (jambands.com)

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been in limbo, since headliner The Rolling Stones announced they would be cancelling their “No Filter” tour on March 30.







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Dave Davies Hopes for New Kinks Album This Year (UCR)

Kinks guitarist Dave Davies said he and brother Ray Davies had spent a month writing songs together, and he was hopeful that a new album would arrive toward the end of 2019.

He also said that drummer Mick Avory, the other surviving member of the original lineup, was taking part in the project, according to a report by ABC Radio News. The proposed album could consist of redeveloped archive material along with brand-new songs.

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Full Show Audio: Trey Anastasio and Ghosts of the Forest Debut Self-Titled LP (jambands.com)

Trey Anastasio’s new Ghosts of the Forest project made their live debut at Portland, Maine’s State Theatre on Thursday night, offering a re-ordered version of their yet-to-be-released LP, as well as a smattering of other new, unheard material.






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Mick Jagger Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery (UCR)

Mick Jagger has successfully undergone what is being described as a "minimally invasive" heart valve replacement procedure.

The Rolling Stones frontman is reportedly resting at an unspecified New York CIty hospital. According to Billboard, Jagger was given a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). By using this procedure, doctors were able to repair the heart valve using a catheter that accesses a major artery without opening the chest.

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KISS State Farm Arena AJC Concert Review

AJC Concert Review and Photos: KISS says goodbye to Atlanta with gloriously garish rock circus. 

By Melissa Ruggieri
Concert review and photos: Kiss says goodbye to Atlanta with gloriously garish rock circusAJC 
Concert review and photos: Kiss says goodbye to Atlanta with gloriously garish rock circus

On the turntable this Sunday...Alive!

Alive! is the first live album, and fourth overall, by American hard rock band Kiss. It is considered to be their breakthrough and a landmark for live albums. Released on September 10, 1975, the double-disc set contains live versions of selected tracks from their first three studio albums, Kiss, Hotter Than Hell and Dressed to Kill. It was recorded at concerts in Detroit, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; Wildwood, New Jersey; and Davenport, Iowa on May 16, June 21, July 20 and July 23, 1975.

Grateful Dead Inc. Announces 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Aoxomoxa' (jambands.com)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their experimental 1969 release Aoxomoxoa, Grateful Dead Inc. has prepared a special, deluxe edition of the record, featuring two exclusive mixes of the album (“one fully remastered from the original 1969 mix and the other remastered from the definitive 1971 band-produced mix”), as well as a third disc of unreleased live music dating back to January 24-26, 1969.







Read more@jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/03/28/grateful-dead-inc-announces-50th-anniversary-edition-of-aoxomoxoa/#ixzz5jiE9yx45

Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh to Play 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival (UCR)

Eric Clapton has announced the lineup for the fifth version of the Crossroads Guitar Festival.

The concert, a benefit for his Crossroads Centre, will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sept. 20-21, and feature sets from Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh and Peter Frampton.

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Umphrey's McGee Detail 'Anchor Drops Redux' Vinyl Reissue (jambands.com)

Umphrey’s McGee have announced that they will release their 2004 album, Anchor Drops, on vinyl for the first time on May 17 as a deluxe reissue in celebration of 15 years since the collection originally dropped.













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Rolling Stones Postpone 2019 Tour (Ultimate Classic Rock)

The Rolling Stones have postponed the entirety of this summer's No Filter tour of North America. According to a statement, an issue with Mick Jagger's health is the reason.

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KAABOO Festival Reveals 2019 Lineup (jambands.com)

California’s KAABOO Del Mar music festival has announced its lineup for this year’s September gathering, which will feature performances from headliners Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon and Mumford & Sons.





Read more @jambands.com: https://jambands.com/news/2019/03/22/kaaboo-festival-reveals-2019-lineup-with-dave-matthews-band-kings-of-leon-mumford-sons-and-more/#ixzz5j0aAylsP

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony's Best Photos (UCR)

The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is taking place tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. We'll be posting the best photos from the event throughout the evening.

Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music, the Zombies and the Cure make up the Class of 2019.

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