On a solemn day, there’s even more solemn news in the music world. While not nearly as titanic or world-renowned as Jeff Beck, singer/songwriter CJ Harris was an American Idol contestant who finished sixth during the 2014 season. According to reports, he died of a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. Read more…
Despite having never attended it live, Bonnaroo remains the standard-bearer for best concert festival in the country. Now in its 21st year it continues to amass some of the best talent in the country on a most consistent basis. Since 2012, this write has tuned in to the live streams via YouTube rather consistently and look forward to that tradition continuing again this year. Read more…
Nashville indie-rockers Colony House are just mere weeks away from new album The Cannonballers and the subsequent The Cannonballers Tour. The headlining cross-country tour starts Feb. 11 in Nashville and runs through April. The Cannonballers, the band’s fourth studio album, is due out Feb. 3. Dallas, TX indie-rockers Little Image are slated to open the show each night. Read more…