Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano DOWNLOAD: Sam Amidon - Relief (R. Kelly cover) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Beth Orton and Sam Amidon - Thirteen (Alex Chilton) (MP3) Footloose... coming to LPR The new monthly Unsilent Film series kicks off Wednesday, April 7 with a... more info

Guardian Music — Sir Elton is putting the finishing touches to an LP recorded with the long-haired, big-bearded country-rock legendElton John is putting the finishing touches to his new album, recorded with 70s country-rock star Leon Russell. Sir Elton and longtime s... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog and Skeletons are two bands that have to be seen live, not only for their talents (which are considerable), but because their current live sets are basically unrepresented on record. The last albums... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog and Skeletons are two bands that have to be seen live, not only for their talents (which are considerable), but because their current live sets are basically unrepresented on record. The last albums..... more info

Live Daily — Clap Your Hands Say Yeah leader Alec Ounsworth [ tickets ] plans to record an album with his current band rather than begin another CYHSY project after his solo tour ends later this month. For the trek supporting his first solo album, "Mo Beauty,"... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Marc Ribot @ Maxwell's in 2008 (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * Lost * Aziz Ansari @ the Apple Store * Bushwick Book Club @ Goodbye Blue Monday * Those Darlins @ Wonder Bar in Asbury Park *... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Marc Ribot @ Maxwell's in 2008 (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * Lost * Aziz Ansari @ the Apple Store * Bushwick Book Club @ Goodbye Blue Monday * Those Darlins @ Wonder Bar in Asbury Park *... more info

All About Jazz — THE NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL ADDS ARTISTS TO LINEUP James Blackshaw The New York Guitar Festival announced two additional performances in its 2010 offerings, both at Le Poisson Rouge. January 26 welcomes an evening of exquisite finger-style gui... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — In addition to the upcoming Winter Jazzfest, New York is also hosting the Guitar Festival starting this weekend and continuing through February (January 8-February 4). You can see the full schedule here, but below are some highlights, including shows... more info

Live Daily — Singer/songwriter Joe Henry [ tickets ] has lined up a late-winter headlining tour as he continues to support his most recent studio set, last summer's "Blood From the Stars." The eclectic performer/composer (his material typically runs the gamut ... more info