Guardian Music — Touareg blues-rockers Tinariwen, much beloved of TV On The Radio and Robert Plant, have announced a couple of UK dates (28 Jul, Birmingham Town Hall, thsh.co.uk; 7 Aug, HMV Forum, NW5, seetickets.co.uk). They also play the Big Chill festival (Eastnor... more info

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Twangville — Buddy Miller I’ve got a simple rule of thumb: don’t miss a solo Buddy Miller show. Miller’s work with artists ranging from Robert Plant to Solomon Burke to Patty Griffin overshadows his own recordings with his wife Julie. Itâ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer is joined by Travis Barker, Orianthi, Steve Vai and even 'Idol' judge Randy Jackson for Led Zeppelin cover.By Larry Carroll Mary J. Blige (file) Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images As always, the "Idol Gives Back" episode of America's ... more info

All About Jazz — Terms of the purchase were not revealed Beverly Hills-based Concord Music Group has acquired Boston-based roots music label Rounder Records. Terms of the purchase were not revealed. Rounder, which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, is... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Robert Plant [ tickets ] will preview material from a new studio album recorded with his all-star Band of Joy during a US tour in July. more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Devendra Banhart, Vanilla Ice • Axl Rose Slapped With $1.9 Million Suit • Oasis’ Noel Gallagher Rocks Solo Show • Beyoncé Rep Says Pregnancy “Untrue” • Robert Plant’s Band of Joy Return • Remembering Eazy-E • Wee... more info

Guardian Music — Band of Joy, the name of the blues band Robert Plant formed before Led Zeppelin, is set to perform with Patty Griffin and other US folk and country artistsRobert Plant has announced plans to tour with a new group, resurrecting the name of the band he... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Robert Plant has announced a North American tour. It's highly likely that he will preview material from a new album, which is set is set for release on Rounder later this year. Plant performs with Patty Griffin (vocals), Darrell Scott (multi-instru... more info

All About Jazz — ROBERT PLANT AND THE BAND OF JOY TO TOUR U.S.A. JULY SHOWS TO INCLUDE MATERIAL FROM NEW ROUNDER ALBUM Robert Plant Robert Plant has confirmed a 12 city North American tour. Beginning in July, this first leg of shows, which will be followed by fur... more info