Stereogum — Tom Petty is this year’s MusiCares Person Of The Year, and the initial lineup for the accompanying tribute concert has been announced: Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Kings Of Leon, Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr... more info

Popdose — You've heard it by Jackson Browne, but the original version topped the chart in 1960 more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Vedder joins Jackson Brown, Marc Cohn, Roseanne Cash and more. Continue reading… more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — A half-century ago, a loose-knit community of young musicians working in Southern California were tinkering with new musical hybrids, experiments that led to the folk-rock sound of the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the country rock of Linda Ronstadt... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A half-century ago, a loose-knit community of young musicians working in Southern California were tinkering with new musical hybrids, experiments that led to the folk-rock sound of the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the country rock of Linda Ronstadt... more info

Mercury News, California — Allen Stone, Cyndi Lauper, Dropkick Murphys among the many acts set to perform at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, which runs Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Golden Gate Park. more info

Consequence of Sound — Everyone from Nico to Drake have covered it, but Annie Clark discovers a higher beauty. more info

Chicago Tribune — As '60s icons go, James Taylor is massive. His gentle singer-songwriter melodies continue to roll out and help him draw stadium-sized audiences whenever he tours, including a Thursday date with Jackson Browne at Wrigley Field. His latest studio album... more info

Mercury News, California — Wente Vineyards' talent scout works hard to bring top artists to Livermore. more info

Guardian Music — (Marathon Artists) Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Max Jury has now decamped to London and toured with Lana Del Rey. His self-titled debut album features musicians who have worked with D’Angelo and Alicia Keys, and their chops, plus Jury’s ob... more info