ContactMusic — A host of big name stars including Jack White, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and The Kills' Alison Mosshart took to the stage with Seasick Steve at a show in London on Saturday night (02Jul11). The veteran blues star played at the British capi... more info

NME — Trio joined Seasick Steve during his headline set at iTunes Festival in London more info

Reuters — MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin performed tunes by John Coltrane, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin, ushering in the 45th edition of the Montreux jazz festival with a spiritual note from the 1960s and 70s. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant is set for another major accolade - he'll be honoured with the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Spirit Award during his concert at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts i... more info

Guardian Music — When they get it right, rappers can rival stadium rock acts. But a mere gust of wind can expose how few MCs can hack festivalsIt's all about bass and beats. Nothing tops the feeling of a heavy, booming bass line reverberating through the soil and up ... more info

ContactMusic — Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant is set for another major accolade - he'll be honoured with the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Spirit Award during his concert at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts in the city later this week (... more info

NME — Michael and Emily open the farmhouse doors ahead of the festival more info

Guardian Music — (Earache)The bijou Nottingham independent label Earache is most often home to death metal bands called things like Ignominious Incarceration. So it comes as a surprise to find among its roster a band of Californian vegans playing retro blues rock. R... more info

Scotsman.com — NEVER A dull moment for Karine Polwart. From serenading a coach of American tourists with Scots murder ballads to discussing the shruti boxes with Led Zeppelin's bassist, more info

Guardian Music — May 1968: Number 28 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of world and folk musicThe catalyst for Fairports' transmutation from Dylan covers band to founders of English folk rock, Denny brought to the group a soaring voice and the riches ... more info