Brooklyn Vegan — In case you wanted to know: tix on sale Wed @ noon, he covers "Purple Rain" which you can hear at MySpace.... more info

All About Jazz — Christmas Jam Adds Ben Harper and Relentless 7, Patterson Hood and Robben Ford Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam is pleased to announce the addition of Harper and Relentless 7, the Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood, Robben Ford and Edwin McCain. Patte... more info

Chorus.fm — To celebrate the birthday of Ben Harper of *HeyMike! (http://www.myspace.com/heymike)*, his band, the Takeover Digital crew and some more friends went stair-riding like pros. Watch the video here (http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid14441... more info

JamBase — Relentless Seven: Ben Harper's New Band Ben Harper Relentless Seven is a new band put together by Ben Harper. In addition to Harper on guitar and vocals, the group includes Jason Mozersky on lead guitars, Jesse Ingalls on bass and keys, and dru... more info

Rolling Stone — Over on the Smoking Section blog, Ben Harper tells the exclusive story about his new band, which he has dubbed Relentless7. The band is currently in the studio working on a new album, which they hope to get out early next year. “It’s absolute, un... more info

The Newsroom — v4197, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Thursday November 6 2008. **EXCLUSIVE** Eco Warrior and American Musician Ben Harper takes his daughter Jaya out for a bike ride in Santa Monica. PacificCoastNewsVideo.com UK OFFICE: +44 131 225 3333/3322 US OFFICE: ... more info

Culture Bully — Twin Cities News: — City Pages recaps Beastie Boys’ show at Roy Wilkins on Saturday. (link) — Cake in 15 has video of Tenacious D, who played prior to the Beasties. (link) — And YouTube fills in the cracks: Ben Harper & Tenacious D “Under P... more info

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JamBase — FORMER BLACK CROWES GUITARIST HELMS LATEST FROM CHICAGO'S UNDERGROUND BLUES-ROCK TREASURE Steepwater Band Grace And Melody, the fourth full-length from The Steepwater Band, arrives at a release show at Chicago's Double Door on Wednesday, Novembe... more info

Mercury News, California — The esteem in which Mahal is held by other artists is evident on his latest album 'Maestro,' on which big names like Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Ziggy Marley and Los Lobos lend their talents. more info