Dlisted — No, your browser didn't fall into a future portal and show you the first runway refugee on the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race who was given her sashay away orders after losing a challenge where she had to make a Star Trek go-go dancer out... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mavis Staples @ Newport Folk Fest 2011 (more by Jim Brueckner) today in NYC * Whiplash @ UCB * Brain Cloud @ Barbes * Chicha Libre @ Barbes * Habibi @ Brooklyn Bowl * Hot Tub @ Littlefield * Swingadelic... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets go on sale at noon for the eight Yo La Tengo Hanukkah shows:*12/20 Night One Buy Tickets Here! *12/21 Night Two Buy Tickets Here! *12/22 Night Three Buy Tickets Here! *12/23 Night Four Buy Tickets Here! *12/24 Night Five... more info

Bradley's Almanac — Looking at the lineup alone, this year's second-ever Life Is Good Festival (taking place this coming weekend in Canton, MA) isn't exactly in my musical wheelhouse. Sure, I like to pretend I have pretty diverse listening habits, but let's be honest...... more info

KEXP Seattle — The sun had gone down on the Starbucks Stage by the time legendary soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples came on at 9:30 PM. In front of a chorus of suited backup signers, she turned the audience relaxing on the lawn in front of the Mural Amphitheater... more info

Topix — Marvelous Mavis MAVIS STAPLES The legendary soul singer could easily rest on her significant laurels both as a solo artist and with the Staples Singers. more info

KEXP Seattle — Soul singer Mavis Staples recently appeared at this year’s Pickathon, but her star power continues to impress, this time bringing a guest onstage in Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler, for San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival. Butler joined Staples’ ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Jacob Blickenstaff The Relatives @ Damrosch Park Bandshell As any hard-living soul singer and Rebecca Black can tell you, after Saturday Night comes Sunday morning. Following the all-day Girl Group Extravaganza at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, it w... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Jim Brueckner Newport Folk Festival took place in Rhode Island this past weekend (7/30-31). Day one featured performances by The Felice Brothers, Delta Spirit, Gogol Bordello, Tegan and Sara, Gillian Welch, Mavis Staples (who was joined by ... more info

KEXP Seattle — This year’s Pickathon festival is just around the corner, starting this Friday August 5th and continuing through the weekend, wrapping up Sunday the 7th. The festival features an all-star lineup of indie roots and Americana, featuring Mavis Staples... more info