Broken Bells - S/T

After the 1980s signing frenzy that resulted in R.E.M., the B-52's, and the Indigo Girls being added to American pop music history, Athens, Georgia's dust had already settled for many years until Harvey Milk switched on their amps and cranked them to 11. This trio, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Creston Spiers, bassist Steve Tanner, and drummer Paul Trudeau, has weathered false starts, bankrupt labels, and indifferent popularity for nearly 20 years.... Read More

Gil Scott-Heron's voice has been described as a mixture of "mahogany, sunshine and tears," but recent decades have worn it down to a weary rumble. Scott-Heron is a contradictory figure who still commands intense devotion from long-time fans, and respect from several generations of rappers whom he inspired with his rapid-fire jazz poetry.... Read More

Celebrated for their primal barrages of apocalyptic acerbity, Oakland, CA's High On Fire have become one of the decade's foremost doom-laden groove metal acts. Dense but staunch, the trio of vocalist/guitarist Matt Pike, bassist Jeff Matz and drummer Des Kensel unleash some truly ominous dirges, an ... Full Review

Tour management is about organizing chaos. Keeping people, gear, vehicles and finances on track is a major challenge. Good tour managers are hard to come by, but you can self-manage a great tour by planning ahead.... Read More