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The Wood Brothers Announce New Album, Summer Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers have announced their eighth studio album, “Heart Is The Hero,” which will be released in April. The trio of Oliver Wood, Chris Wood, and Jano Rix took a different approach from their last effort by recording analog straight to 16-track tape.
Percy Jones and PAKT Announce Spring Tour
In 2021, fretless bass master Percy Jones unveiled his latest project called PAKT, which also features Alex Skolnick, Kenny Grohowski, and Tim Motzer. The group had a busy year and is now back with a new set of tour dates.
Previously Unreleased Motörhead Track Now Available
Motörhead is gearing up to re-release their 23rd and final studio album, “Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC,” on February 24th, but they’re letting some of the goods out early. Lemmy’s bass is as fat and gritty as ever.
Kansas Announces Massive 50th Anniversary Tour
Kansas is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a huge North American tour that will take them into 2024. The tour, which will be called “Another Fork in the Road,” will feature music from their entire catalog.
Tal Wilkenfeld to Fill in For Upcoming Incubus Tour Dates
Incubus has announced that their next few shows will have a different bass player. In a post on their Twitter account, the band wrote that Tal Wilkenfeld will be filling in for the mighty Ben Kenney.
Ian Hunter Announces Star-Studded Album with Trujillo, DeLeo, McKagan and More
Rock and roll icon Ian Hunter has revealed a new album for 2023, and it’s looking to be a star-studded collection of music. “Defiance Part 1” will include Duff McKagan, Robert Trujillo, Robert DeLeo, and more.
Christian McBride Releases New Vinyl, Announces Second New Jawn Album
2023 is shaping up to be another big year for Christian McBride. His 2020 opus “The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons” has been released on vinyl for the first time. He also has a new album coming with New Jawn, and a tour.
Jane’s Addiction Announce New Tour Dates
After the triumphant return of Eric Avery to the fold and some mishaps on their last run, Jane’s Addiction has announced a new set of tour dates for March.
Bob Weir’s “Ace” Gets 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Bob Weir’s debut solo album, “Ace,” has been re-released for its 50th anniversary in a Deluxe edition. The 1972 album has been remastered and packaged as a double CD in addition to digital streaming formats and a limited edition vinyl set.
Sean O’Bryan Smith Returns with “Musings of an Occasional Somebody”
Sean O’Bryan Smith has returned with a brand new album entitled “Musings of an Occasional Somebody.” The bassist, who also plays multiple other instruments, calls it his first full-production New Age project.
Eurachord, Featuring Lorenzo Feliciati, Releases Debut Album
Another incredible project born during the lockdown is now seeing the light of day. Eurachord is a trio featuring Aidan Zammit, Gianni Vancini, and Lorenzo Feliciati. They’ve just released their self-titled debut, showcasing their virtuosic playing.
Lettuce Expands 2023 Tour
Lettuce has expanded its current tour with a set of dates in March. The band, which is currently in the Pacific Northwest, will add Midwest and Eastern performances to the schedule.