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Think a rock drummer can't folk out? The Band drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer paid searing homage to his hardscrabble Arkansas folk roots in "Poor Dirt Farmer" - and won a 2007 Grammy for best ...

Without a hit song or a large following, Kevin Gordon has already carved out something of a songwriter's dream career.

Veterans of the Asbury Park music scene of the late 1960s and early '70s - some of whom left Asbury years ago - will come from far and wide to perform tonight at The Stone Pony.

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District will be presenting "Arts, Crafts & Blues on Bedford" Sept.

Howling ghostly harmonies and the rock-solid foundation of true American music help define Ollabelle as a band, but does not contain them.

Rating: * * * * * After his last album Upfront and Down Low , an excellent if overlooked collection of country covers and one classic original in the title track, this son of folk-rock legends Richard and Linda ...

Posted August 21, 2008, 7:34 a.m. Contents: 1 - X-Jam Cancellation Controversy 2 - The Day Bob Dylan Called Me 5 - Corky Laing interview 6 - Edgar Winter interview 7 - Joey Molland Interview: Badfinger Meets ...

The Band: Chapter 1.

Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko and Levon Helm were all members of rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins backing group from 1958-1963. They moved on to become Bob Dylan's backing band for two years (1963-1965). Dylan would introduce them as The Band during his concerts. The year 1967 found them in the studio with Dylan...

SARATOGA SPRINGS There was no Jerry Garcia or Phil Lesh. Berry Oakley, Duane Allman and Dickey Betts weren't there either.

From beginning to end, a simple black curtain provided the backdrop. The sparse stage dressing at Sunday's Saratoga Music Festival was fitting, though, given the otherwise overwhelming presences on display.

RANDALL BRAMBLETT is a musician, vocalist and "songwriter's songwriter" who's been around several blocks.

Also that day, customs stops ended between European Common Market countries. . Early in the month, Intel Corp.

Billy Bob Thornton's role this summer is one you might not expect from him - musician.

LIVE ON BREEZE HILL Rick Danko's solo album, "Live on Breeze Hill," is an eleven song collection of inspired performances from The Band's legendary bassist and lead singer.

A fan crowd surfs during the Modest Mouse set at Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago on Sunday, Aug.

The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2008. There are 151 days left in the year.

We had just driven into downtown Louisville when this quirky little car zipped by -- a blue Honda Civic with vinyl decals and a bumper sticker reading, 'Keep Louisville Wild and Woolly.' The driver had a ...

Ringo's All-Starr shows used to be just that: All stars. You had actual frontmen of bands , all happy to be able to support Ringo and the others.

Images by: Bill Ball Northwest String Summit :: 07.18.08 - 07.20.08 :: Horning's Hideout :: North Plains, OR Northwest String Summit 2008 Nestled in the towering pines, this nexus of shaking strings and ...

Images by: Bill Ball Northwest String Summit :: 07.18.08 - 07.20.08 :: Horning's Hideout :: North Plains, OR Northwest String Summit 2008 Nestled in the towering pines, this nexus of shaking strings and ...