Brooklyn Vegan — The first of two benefit shows for former Richard Hell & the Voidoids guitarist Ivan Julian, who is battling cancer, went down at City Winery in NYC on Wednesday (5/4) with a lineup filled with icons, including Debbie Harry, Lenny Kaye, Willie Ni... more info

Popdose — When I spoke with Richard Barone back in February, we covered a lot of topics, one of which was the unreleased Bongos album, Phantom Train.  At the time, it seemed unlikely to be coming out anytime soon.  But, we all know, life is a funny thing…�... more info

Popdose — It’s a wonderful testimony that not only did Cool Blue Halo strike an emotional chord in many hearts when it first appeared on Passport in late 1987, but it remains held in reverence to the point of a reunion show/album to capture the spirit of tha... more info

Popdose — The "Frontman" shares his good vibes in a career-spanning one on one chat more info

Popdose — I’ve seen the lovely Ms. Bonet of the blue violin perform on several occasions as part of Richard Barone’s band and it’s here that she gets to shine with an album that radiates warmth and a feeling of “good time music” (any Lovin’ Spoonfu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — A couple B-52's related items for your late Friday. First, Fred Schneider will be helping former Bongo Richard Barone celebrate the 25th anniversary of his 1987 solo debut Cool Blue Halo tonight (5/4) at City Winery. Tickets are still... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Zer0_II said... Honoring the revolutionaries and protesters in North Africa and the Middle East. NØ serves up music from Algeria... Cheb Mami - Meli Meli (1998 - 320Kbps) http://digitalmeltd0wn.blogspot.com Tongue said... MASSIVE ATTACK - Singles 9... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Os Mutantes @ Fun Fun Fun Fest (* more by Tim Griffin) today in NYC * The Books @ Zankel Hall * Marc Medwin @ The Stone * Richard Barone @ Maxwell's * Henry Threadgill @ Roulette * Lindstrom @... more info

All About Jazz — Bongos frontman, author and Tiny Tim producer features co-writes with Paul Williams (yes, that Paul Williams) and Jill Sobule NEW YORK, N.Y.--Glow, the new album from Richard Barone, frontman of cult faves the Bongos, is a sonic delight, like a lo... more info