Folk-Rock News

Milwaukee's new-music ensemble mixed art installations, solo and ensemble performances of music by the likes of Elliott Carter and Ted Hearne in Turner Hall Ballroom Friday evening.

Times are tough and money is short so the prospect of rock giants Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder on one bill is enough to tempt open even the tightest of wallets She may have been crowned Miss Newcastle, but it was back to work for beauty Shannen Steinson hours after winning the accolade The recent announcement that a version of Lindisfarne will ... (more)

Boasting five stages and more than 250 acts, Volksfest takes place at the magnificent tree-lined amphitheatre that is Newnham Park, on the outskirts of Plympton and runs from today until Sunday.

MEADOWGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL When: Friday through Sunday Where: La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road Tickets: $40 single day, $75 full festival pass; 495-2743, meadowgrass.org Camping: All passes are sold out.

Sixto Rodriguez is a gifted storyteller. The socially-alert folk singer from the '70s broke down some of the mystery surrounding his enigmatic presence for Chicagoans in a personality-driven concert at the Arie Crown Theater on May 17 where he played some of his most beloved songs, cracked jokes in between, and shared small anecdotes throughout.

Students were drawn to RIMAC Field from all corners of the campus Friday, mesmerized by the pulsating music, eager to escape the pressures of exams and get lost in the moment with friends.

The First Channel includes information and news narrating events in Ukraine and abroad; cycle programmes on political and social-economic subjects; literary and musical programmes, programmes for children and youth Information-musical youth channel deals with the most urgent problems of young people in Ukraine, in particular it helps to get ... (more)

You may have heard of Nathan Brumley, he has several music releases; including a song on the hit television series, Grey's Anatomy.

Friday night was a homecoming, of sorts, for folk rock artist Stuart Davis . Though he grew up in Minnesota, Davis was born in Des Moines.

This coming weekend, Schaumburg presents the Prairie Arts Festival. But wait, don't miss all the good stuff up until then.

Email: smccauley@mondotunes.com Website: http://www.mondotunes.com The spiritually minded rock titans from Missouri known as The Powerful Hand have released their capital new self-titled EP, 'The Powerful Hand.' The record is comprised of five original tracks for a total playing time of 42 minutes, which technically qualifies their debut release as ... (more)

Alan Miles, aged 47 but "going on 18", played the mandolin on The Levellers' first album, Weapon is the Word.

THE summer of festivals gets under way this weekend and the Midlands is once again the hub for all music lovers.

He seemed frail when escorted onstage by two women Wednesday at the sold-out Fitzgerald Theater in St.

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has called on concert venue bosses to step up stage security to prevent future accidents, three years after a fan died from injuries sustained at his show.

Nominees for the 2013 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards were announced yesterday at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

Folk scene favorites Richard Thompson and Judy Collins will join modern-day string band Carolina Chocolate Drops and funk master Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue in the 2013 lineup at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth.

Finally! The weather is starting to catch up with the time of year. Just in time for Northeast's annual celebration, Art-A-Whirl. Featuring creative works from all over Minneapolis, the 331 club will be hosting local favorites such as Gospel Gossip, Carroll, Prissy Clerks, Crimes and more.

A May Sky Picture has announced the workshop production of Schuyler Iona Press' WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN, choreography by Joel Hanna, music arranged by Jeb Patton, co-directed by Darren Press, written and directed by C. Fraser Press.

The much anticipated Fountains at Farah shopping town is about halfway done, but crews are working around the clock to make sure that they meet their October deadline.