Chicago Tribune — Appreciation by Greg Kot: The sound of "All I Have to do is Dream" echoed through the minds of the still-nascent Beatles, Byrds, Beach Boys and countless other soon-to-be-icons. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless younger-generation rock, folk and country singers,... more info

Consequence of Sound — Founding member of The Byrds will have his solo album played note-for-note. more info

The Independent — Better late than neverThere may be only seven types of story in the world, but the one about people who find success in later life keeps on giving. Searching for Sugarman? So 2012. This year was all about Charles Bradley: Soul of America, the documen... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Hillman, a founding member of the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band among many other respected groups over a half-century career, and Ash Grove founder Ed Pearl are being saluted as Best of the West honorees at the fou... more info

Impose Magazine — LA's Dream Boys treat The Byrds Play Dylan as more than just a compilation, but rather a way of life. On their single "Born Yesterday", they examine the independent roots of the past's power-pop resurgence as more than a happy accident but a ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “The more you drink, the better you’re gonna like us,” Roger McGuinn tells the crowd of Angelenos early on during this set. “And the more we drink, the better we’re gonna like you…” And indeed, this is a well-lubricated performance, tee... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On Monday night in Hollywood, Tom Petty had Los Angeles ghosts on his mind as he and his longtime band the Heartbreakers opened the first of six shows at the Fonda. They introduced themselves through the Byrds’ 1967 classic “So You Want to Be a R... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Paul Knowles and Nicole Storto are New American Farmers, a country-tinged duo currently based in Berkeley, CA. Formerly known as Mars, Arizona they have reinvented themselves with the new full-length Brand New Day. The Byrds are a huge influence, ... more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — GuardsFrom: New York, United StatesIf you wanted to love The Jesus & Mary Chain but were turned off by the noise and bursts of atonal feedback then New York janglers Guards' could just be the band for you. Their latest track Ready To Go is dripping w... more info