If My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy didn’t receive a warm welcome upon its release, the definition of a party is still up in the air. Kanye’s release party, which included guest performers such as Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and John Legend, sold out in a whopping 40 seconds after the announcement of the show the day of. Read more…
By Michelle Rick Posted in News Kanye West
The Pogues have announced their oddly-named “A Parting Glass with the Pogues” tour, to begin in early March. There has been no indication that the British Celtic folk band will be splitting up, despite the name of the tour. Read more…
By Michelle Rick Posted in News The Pogues
Willie Nelson was found with 6 ounces of marijuana on his tour bus and consequently arrested on Friday at a border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Nelson was traveling without his band from a Californian Thanksgiving holiday to his ranch in Austin, TX. Read more…
By Michelle Rick Posted in News Willie Nelson
Despite having released their latest single only last month, Wolf Parade has gone on an indefinite hiatus. Singer/keyboardist Spencer Krug told the audience at their Toronto concert, “This is the last show we’ll play for a long time.” Read more…
By Michelle Rick Posted in News Wolf Parade
Jeff Beck, otherwise known as one of rock music’s greatest guitarists, will hit the road at the end of March to embark on his 2011 tour. The former Yardbirds member will set out on his “Rock and Roll Party to Honor Les Paul” mini-tour with Imelda May and her band. Read more…
By Michelle Rick Posted in News Imelda May, Jeff Beck