Reuters — GENEVA (Reuters) - B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Black Eyed Peas and Lauryn Hill are booked to perform at the Montreux Jazz festival, one of Europe's most prestigious summer music events, organizers said on Thursday. more info

JamBase — B.B. KING TO PRESENT NEW AWARD NAMED IN HIS HONOR The King The Blues Foundation has announced the first round of performers for the 30th annual Blues Music Awards, where B.B. King will present the inaugural "B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Awa... more info

All About Jazz — Bluesmen B.B. King and Buddy Guy recently wrapped up a three-week stretch of shows together at Red Bank, New Jerseys Count Basie Theatre. Rock Daily was backstage with the two legends as they talked about their craft, reminisced about the old days... more info

Rolling Stone — • Sarver Exits Idol, Giraud Gets Fright • Video: Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem” Live • Tool Announce Plans to Tour Summer ‘09 • Ben Harper & Relentless7 Talk New LP • B.B. King & Buddy Guy’s Backstage Summit • Lambert Scores As Idol G... more info

Rolling Stone — Bluesmen B.B. King and Buddy Guy recently wrapped up a three-week stretch of shows together at Red Bank, New Jersey’s Count Basie Theatre and Rock Daily was backstage with the two legends as they talked about their craft, reminisced about the old d... more info

All About Jazz — B.B. King's 401(k) must have taken a hit during this economic tsunami. Why else would the 83-year-old blues legend still be working instead of fishing his days away. (that's what people do, you know, when they retire)? Maybe because he loves playi... more info

All About Jazz — Legendary jazz saxophonist James Moody headlines the annual Moody and Friends Benefit Concert for Jazz Scholarships at Purchase College on March 30, 2009 at 7:30 pm at B. B. Kings Blues Club and Grill, 237 West 42nd Street, New York City. Joining M... more info

Chicago Tribune — B.B. King's 401(k) must have taken a hit during this economic tsunami. Why else would the 83-year-old blues legend still be working instead of fishing his days away (that's what people do, you know, when they retire)? Maybe because he loves playing ... more info

JamBase — SUMMER CAMP, UMPH AFTER PARTIES, MOUNTAIN JAM AND MORE With their 2009 Winter Tour coming to a close, NYC road warriors U-Melt have solidified plans for their Spring Tour kicking off at the end of March. Featuring several debuts at venues thro... more info

MTV.com News — Irish (and Irish-inspired) bands schedule shows to celebrate the holiday.By Gil Kaufman The Pogues' Shane McGowan Photo: Fred Tanneau/ Getty Images If only St. Patrick's Day were always on a weekend. With the annual celebration of all thin... more info