New Orleans – Temperatures climbed to record highs on the second day of the 2016 edition of New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Festival, parching the ground and the collective thirst of the thousands of patrons that flooded through the gates to celebrate the central point of the event. While most of the attendees seemed to flock
Los Angeles – If it seems like Shakey Graves (nee Alejandro Rose-Garcia) has a familiar face, that’s probably because he does. Getting his entertainment career started as an actor in film and television, he has transitioned to a rough-around-the-edges Americana singer-songwriter over the last few years. This has proven to be a smart decision for
Los Angeles – Shakey Graves, the name musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia performs under, took home the Emerging Artist Of The Year award at Americana Music Association’s 14th Annual Honors & Awards,. Shakey Graves also performed his song “Dearly Departed” at the ceremony. Almost a year since the release of the album, the awards ceremony marked another high
Los Angeles – In the wake of breakout performances at Sasquatch and Bonnaroo and with sets at Newport Folk, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, and ACL still on deck, Shakey Graves’ non-stop tour schedule grows even further with the announcement of more headlining dates this fall. Fondly dubbed “The Die Hard Tour” by Alejandro Rose-Garcia (aka Shakey
Manchester Tennessee – The final day of Bonnaroo was a slow, hot one. People moved at a snail’s pace. The sun burnt shoulders, arms, and noses. Dust blew in every direction. But despite it all, good vibes and happiness seemed to spread through Centeroo, especially over at the waterslide. Bonnarooians soaked up all they could,
Chicago – The end of winter marks one of our favorite things: festival season! In your best Oprah voice, let me hear you say, “Bonnaroo!” Okay, now that you’ve gotten that of your system, Best New Bands is here to help weed through the line-up for some of the bands you might not be hip
New York – As the longest, coldest winter since the Ice Age comes to an end, we (in the Eastern and Northern parts of the U.S.) look forward to switching from layers of sweatshirts, scarves and coats to eventually just a long-sleeved T-shirt. Despite nature’s cruel sense of humor, Best New Bands decided to ignore
New York – Friday night’s Shakey Graves performance in Manhattan was wonderful and wild, and welcomed the weekend with a bang. The indie musician played in support of the mega-beloved blues-rock outfit Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the turnout was awash in blues fans of all generations. On stage, Alejandro Rose-Garcia is a lit stick of
Brooklyn – Shakey Graves is the moniker of Alejandro Rose-Garcia, a born-and-raised Texan whose auditory personality is as large as his native state. His new record, and sophomore endeavor, And The War Came, is scheduled for release on October 7 via Dualtone Records. Those in the know have waited expectantly for this second effort to
George, WA. – Memorial Day Weekend in Washington means more than just a three-day weekend – it’s the time for the premiere music festival in the Pacific Northwest. This year, more than 27,000 festival goers have come from every state in the country and every province in Canada to see the 100 acts, including big-name