L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The first Los Lobos Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place May 5 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Los Lobos has wanted to do a community-oriented music festival for many years, founding member Louie Perez said. more info

Guardian Music — Singer's 35th studio album will have Latin American influence, according to Los Lobos singer David HidalgoLike a rolling stone, Bob Dylan's career shows no sign of stopping. The 70-year-old singer is recording his 35th studio album, which could be re... more info

Mercury News, California — Inaugural festivities at the 844-seat, $111.9 million hall will include performances by the San Francisco Symphony, Los Lobos and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Deer Tick at Webster Hall (more by Amanda Hatfield) As previously discussed, Diamond Rugs is the new "supergroup" featuring members of Black Lips, Deer Tick, Los Lobos and Dead Confederate. To be more specific, they are:John McCauley- Vocals, Guitar ... more info

Chicago Tribune — Louie Perez and David Hidalgo have been writing songs together for 40 years, providing the backbone for Los Lobos albums and a couple of Latin Playboy projects. Their tunes have been covered by artists ranging from Robert Plant and Pop Staples to Phi... more info

Altsounds — *RUTHIE FOSTER'S NEW ALBUM, LET IT BURN, RECORDED IN NEW ORLEANS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS, EXPANDS MUSICAL BOUNDARIES* January 31 release on Blue Corn Music features Blind Boys of Alabama, soul legend William Bell, and songs by Adele, Black Keys, Los Lob... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Warren Haynes Presents: The 23rd Annual Christmas Jam will take place on Saturday December 10th at The Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC. Confirmed artists so far: Gov't Mule Phil Lesh & Friends (Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes, Jackie Greene, ... more info

Twangville — So the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced last week. Lots of interesting artists were on the list, but not the one artist that I was looking to see. That band? Los Lobos. I have to imagine that there will be a line of artists voluntee... more info

Guardian Music — Guardian and Observer writers are picking their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same. Here, Sarfraz Manzoor shares his love for a Bruce Springsteen masterpieceIt was in the autumn of 1987, after a summer soundtracked by Rick As... more info

Popdose — The Neville Brothers – Voodoo Howie Day – Collide Robert Plant – Another Tribe Indigo Girls – Closer To Fine Dave Matthews – Everyday Madeleine Peyroux – Don’t Wait Too Long David Gray – Sail Away ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) Fea... more info