Stereogum — On Conan last night, Neko Case wore leggings with skeleton bones on them. I don’t know what that means, and it’s definitely not the most notable thing about her performance on the show, but it’s further clear evidence, if we needed it, that thi... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- The ninth annual Holiday Cheer for FUV concert will bring an evening of collaboration to the Beacon Theatre: Iron & Wine and Friends, featuring Tucson-based Calexico as house band, will play for a one-time evening of song and... more info

So Much Silence — Jon Rauhouse is a master of all things stringed - from the pedal-steel guitar to the banjo to everything in between. Besides being a card-carrying member of Neko Case’s band, Rauhouse has offered his extensive talents to tours/recordings with Calex... more info

Chorus.fm — *Joe Pug (http://www.joepugmusic.com)* has joined the roster for the 2013 *Nelsonville Music Festival (http://nelsonvillefest.org)* in Nelsonville, OH. Other headliners include Wilco, Cat Power, Gogol Bordello, Sharon Van Etten and Calexico to name a... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — I picked up so much vinyl this year...I'm not even sure how I'm going to pay rent.  And isn't that what good music is about?  Living in a van...down by the river.  There wasn't a release this year that I went in excited about...but I came out lovi... more info

KEXP Seattle — Since the 90s, Joey Burns and John Convertino have been not only working as performers and even producers hire for many indie acts across the country but on their own have crafted albums and soundtracks of a particular blend of Southwestern American ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Two gigs coming up in NOLA at One Eyed Jacks. The Blues Explosion on the 20th (tickets) and Calexico on the 24th (tickets). The JSBX burned the house down at fest two years back…this should be no different. To land a pair, leave your name, a valid ... more info

DrownedInSound — With Christmas just around the corner, some of DiS' favourite artists - including The Shins, Andrew Bird, Calexico, Rufus Wainwright, and Sharon Van Etten - have got involved in a brand spanking new compilation of seasonal songs called 'Christmas Rul... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Head and the Heart at Lollapalooza 2012 (more by James Richards IV) Starbucks released the Holidays Rule compilation on October 30 with holiday covers by Paul McCartney, The Shins, Rufus Wainwright with Sharon Van Etten, Calexico, Fruit Bats, And... more info

DrownedInSound — This column, this time: Words and thoughts on the grim situation here in Spain and two fantastic shows by Calexico and Andrew Bird that took place over two consecutive nights in the city’s beautiful Apolo venue. Read the full story on Drowned... more info