411 Mania — A tribute to the music featured in the films of John Hughes, Raekwon and Jay-Z have album covers, Jarvis Cocker is working with Russell Brand, Bob Dylan's early Christmas, new music from Willie Nelson and Garfunkel and Oates and more! more info

Ken Tucker says George Strait’s true precursors are gentleman crooners Jim Reeves and Eddy Arnold, but he goes on to note that even those comparisons don’t quite fit: “Strait is his own man, ornery and independent in a quiet but firm way. Neith... more info

All About Jazz — Now that legendary songwriter {{Bob Dylan = 16590}} is about to wrap up a unique tour with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson in minor league baseball parks, he has announced several dates for a West Coast tour in more-traditional venues. Shea Stad... more info

JamBase — Kris Kristofferson Reflects On Life And Love On His New Album Closer To The Bone Kris Kristofferson Grammy Award-winning music legend Kris Kristofferson opens his latest release with the title track "Closer To The Bone," an intense, intimat... more info

Live Daily — Bob Dylan [ tickets ] has lined up the beginnings of a fall West Coast tour as he continues to back his most recent studio album, which surfaced earlier this year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is currently out on the road for a summer tour of m... more info

411 Mania — A response to angry Smashing Pumpkins fans, new music from Warren G, Simian Mobile Disco, Jay Reatard, Willie Nelson, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and the Pope, Bob Dylan the painter, Beck keeps updating his website, Charles Manson and Phil Spector make... more info

All About Jazz — Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks is an American original. Since the early '60s, Hicks has been blending swing, jazz, folk and country to create a sound he calls "folk jazz." Hicks' eclectic persona, wily wit and quirky combination of cowboy-folk and count... more info

JamBase — Farm Aid Adds Wilco, Phosphorescent, Jason Mraz and Jamey Johnson To Line Up Matthew Houck/Phosphorescent As reported earlier this month, Farm Aid is set to take place October 4 in St. Louis at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Headlining will... more info

AllHipHop — Funk pioneer George Clinton will be honored at this year’s annual BMI Urban Awards ceremony organizers announced today (July 28).   The event, which takes place in September, honors the top Urban songwriters that belong to BMI, one of the ol... more info

JamBase — Farm Aid 2009 Set For 10/04 In St. Louis Young & Nelson :: Farm Aid 2007 by McCullough Twenty-four years after the first Farm Aid, Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp are back with pal Dave Matthews for the annual benefit concert. Far... more info