L.A. Times - Entertainment — From Frank Sinatra in the 1960s to Paul Simon in the 1970s to U2 in the 1980s, ’90s and early 2000s, one set of musicians has long had reason to feel secure in its privileged position at the Grammy Awards. Well, roll over, white guys, and tell... more info

JamBase — Spafford's Red Johnson sat-in with Perpetual Groove for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" this past Saturday night. more info

Stereogum — Billy Joel performed another show as part of his long-running residency at Madison Square Garden last night, and he brought a couple of friends along. Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance to help out with "New York State Of Mind," and she returned ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Sept. 27 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives Documentary on the music impresario and founder of Arista Records. Featuring Davis, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Whitney ... more info

Stereogum — There's already been at least one star-studded benefit to aid those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. And tonight, musicians including Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, and James Taylor are coming together for Texas Strong: Harvey Can't Mess With Texas... more info

JamBase — Bassist Reed Mathis will round up his musical friends for a jammy tribute to Paul Simon this Friday night. more info

Chorus.fm — Coldplay’s Chris Martin performed “Hymns for the Weekend” and a cover of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. more info

Stereogum — Chris Martin guested on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and performed a cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland." The Coldplay frontman brought in a horn section and backing vocalists to give the rendition some of the heft heard on the original version. Watch bel... more info

Stereogum — Edie Brickell and Paul Simon have pledged to donate $1 million dollars towards the relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to a press release, their money will go to help smaller towns in the area surrounding Houston, with med... more info

Obscure Sound — California-based Alex Siegel impressed this past May with the beautiful track “Good Leg“, recalling the likes of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens in its breezy melodies and easy-going pace. Siegel crafts a timeless-sounding vein of folk that incorporat... more info