NEWS: Buffalo Springfield to play Bridge School Concert…

Exciting news in the world of Neil Young with the announcement of this year’s Bridge School benefit concert line-ups. The biggie is that three of the surviving members of Buffalo Springfield will reunite for 2 sets, something they haven’t done for 42 years. Buffalo Springfield was Young’s first entrance into the contemporary music scene in the US in the late 60s. The band featured Young, … Continue reading NEWS: Buffalo Springfield to play Bridge School Concert…

NEWS: M WARD new HOLD TIME album artwork…

The ever reliable M Ward releases Hold Time next month and here is a preview of the artwork. The new record features guest performances from Lucinda Williams, Tom Hagerman (Devotchka), Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Rachel Blumberg (The Decemberists) and Zooey Deschanel who he paired up with on the She & Him project. NPR Music will be streaming the entire album as an exclusive preview, beginning at … Continue reading NEWS: M WARD new HOLD TIME album artwork…

NEWS: LUCINDA WILLIAMS announces Australia shows…

Finally Lucinda Williams is making up for the cancelled shows a few years back that she had to cancel due to the death of her mother.  It will be 16 years since she was last here and her new record Little Honey marks her 30th anniversary in recording. As well as playing at the 2009 Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival. she has now announced … Continue reading NEWS: LUCINDA WILLIAMS announces Australia shows…

NEWS: BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2009 Line-up…

The first run of acts for the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2009 Blues & Roots Festival has been announced. Leading the pack is Ben Harper and Michael Franti and Spearhead (surprise, surprise). These guys must surely be honorary Australians by now. Of the other acts, the most notable inclusions in the humble opinion of Doubtful Sounds is Drive By Truckers, Tinariwen, Seasick Steve and Lucinda Williams.  … Continue reading NEWS: BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2009 Line-up…