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Featured Artist: California
When it comes to ultra-smooth, virtuosic bluegrass, there are few bands in the class of California. Led by fiddler Byron Berline and flatpicking guitarist Dan Crary, the quintet radiates with instrumental brilliance.
The genesis of California goes back more than two decades when Berline formed a new band, Sundance, after the breakup of his influential bluegrass band Country Gazette, which included Crary and banjo player John Hickman. Although they recorded an impressive debut album on MCA,...
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Cheech & Chong Plan First Tour In 25 Years
Comedy duo Cheech and Chong will reunite for their first tour in more than 25 years, beginning Sept. 12 at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
July 30, 2008
Matisyahu Preps EP, Eyes '09 For New Album
Jewish reggae rapper Matisyahu will kick off an extensive fall tour Oct. 18 in support of a new EP, "Shattered," due three days later via Epic. A full-length album, "Light," will follow in early 2009.
September 24, 2008
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Recording New Album
Florida rock outfit the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is recording its next album with producer Howard Benson in Valley Village, Calif., Billboard.com can reveal. The as-yet-untitled set is expected early...
August 18, 2008
Reunited Rival Schools Plot U.S. Tour
Following a host of summer European shows, reunited New York rock outfit Rival Schools is plotting its first U.S. tour in five years.
August 26, 2008
David Byrne Tour To Run Into Spring 2009
As tipped here last month, David Byrne has revealed plans for a six-month tour celebrating his work with the Talking Heads and in collaboration with producer Brian Eno.
August 04, 2008
Plant, Krauss Extend 'Raising Sand' Tour
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have extended their smash hit "Raising Sand" tour through early October.
July 14, 2008
Hoobastank Eyeing January For New Album
Hoobastank is previewing its as-yet-untitled new album, due in January via Island, with the single "My Turn," which hits U.S. rock radio outlets today (Oct. 13).
October 13, 2008
Third Eye Blind Opens Up With Indaba
Third Eye Blind is inviting fans to witness -- and even take part in -- the completion of its next album, "Ursa Major."
September 23, 2008
Jay-Z Leads Parade Of Guests At Rock The Bells
Jay-Z led a parade of special guests yesterday (Aug. 3) during the Rock the Bells festival at Jones Beach on Long Island, N.Y., joining Nas for two songs during the latter's set. Also making surprise...
August 04, 2008
Michaelson Anchors All-Girl Hotel Cafe Tour
The fall leg of the Hotel Cafe tour has gone all-girl. The stint kicks off Oct. 9, with a lineup boasting Ingrid Michaelson, plus acts like Rachael Yamagata, Meiko, Priscilla Ahn and Kate Havnevik.
August 18, 2008
Ben Harper Rocks Out With New Band
Ben Harper is recording an album with a new band, Relentless7, and will play a handful of club shows next month to introduce the material.
November 11, 2008
Radiohead Dazzles At All Points West Opener
Radiohead played a dazzling headlining set Friday (Aug. 8) to crown the first day of the inaugural All Points West festival, set just across the Hudson River from Manhattan at New Jersey's Liberty...
August 09, 2008
My Getaway
When My Getaway came by the Billboard studios late last year to record an acoustic version of its track "Heart Attack," the five-piece was also prepping for its BMI Artist of the Month showcase at New...
July 27, 2008
Los Amos de Nuevo Leon
Ask José Guajardo, lead singer of Los Amos de Nuevo León, to explain "El Hyphy" as it applies to regional Mexican music, and he will politely but firmly refer you to the lyrics of his...
September 23, 2008
Virgin Sues 30 Seconds To Mars For $30 Million
30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has responded to Virgin Records' $30 million lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and damages, describing the legal action as "insane" but expressing his hope...
August 18, 2008
Ruthless' New Blood
Ruthless Records has had a significant role in shaping hip-hop music during the last 20 years.
August 01, 2008
Marching Band
For a band that rarely tours outside of its native Sweden, Marching Band has done rather well for itself in the United States.
September 30, 2008
Billboard Underground: Marching Band
For a band that rarely tours outside of its native Sweden, Marching Band has done rather well for itself in the United States.
September 30, 2008
Master P Takes On BET With New Cable Network
Hip-hop entrepreneur Percy Miller, a.k.a. Master P, is launching a family-friendly cable network, Better Black Television.
August 15, 2008
Plain White T's Reveal 'Big, Bad' Track List
Plain White T's have released the track list for their Sept. 23 release, "Big Bad World" (Hollywood).
July 22, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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