The gypsy king, who was born 100 years ago today, is now regarded as the world's most influential pre-rock'n'roll guitaristFrom Robert Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, the guitar is inextricably linked with the mythologised troub... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words and photos by Nathaniel Shannon On Sunday 1/17/10 at BB King's, vocalist Bobby Liebling once again proved why he is still the front man of one of the most influential doom metal bands ever, Pentagram. Taking the stage and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words and photos by Nathaniel Shannon On Sunday 1/17/10 at BB King's, vocalist Bobby Liebling once again proved why he is still the front man of one of the most influential doom metal bands ever, Pentagram. Taking the stage and... more info

Live Daily — R&B performer Chrisette Michele [ tickets ] continues roadwork later this month in support of her chart-topping second album, "Epiphany." The Grammy-winning singer resumes her current trek Jan. 28 in Baton Rouge, LA, with the outing slated to run ... more info

All About Jazz — Schedule of Performances, March 20-27, 2010 Highlights include B.B. King's Concert with John Medeski of MMW, Cecil Taylor, Bernie Worrell, Lake Street Dive, Dominique Eade, Ran Blake, Anton Fig and more; Darcy James Argue's Secret Society, NEC Facul... more info

Live Daily — Simon and Garfunkel have been confirmed to headline the first weekend (4/23-25) of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, according to the event website. The reunited duo's April 24 performance is likely to be their only American appearance i... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Cassie Pence | Images by: Zach Mahone B.B. King :: 12.29.09 :: Vilar Performing Arts Center :: Beaver Creek, CO B.B. King :: 12.29 :: Colorado A tall, handsome man dressed in a black, silky suit walks onto the Vilar Performing Arts Cent... more info

Guardian Music — These indie-sampling hip-hoppers have chopped and diced the likes of MGMT, Sufjan Stevens and RadioheadHometown: Philadelphia.The lineup: Noah aka Xaphoon Jones (producer), Chidera Anamege aka Proto (vocals), Zach aka Fresh Kid Z (beats and co-produc... more info

Live Daily — In keeping with tradition, South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo [ tickets ] will return to the US later this month for an extensive two-month trek. The nine-man a cappella group will begin the outing with a Jan. 31 show in Ann Arbor, ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Benjamin Lozovsky He forgot the words to his songs, sometimes even his own catalogue. He flashed sequins, brought all the ladies he could cajole on stage, grimaced while soloing, and flaunted his own grandeur. For a man who practically... more info