Deadheads from all over the world are once again flocking to Mexico’s Moon Palace Cancun this weekend for the annual Playing in the Sand festival. It’s a luxury experience where fans get to chill by the ocean, play golf, visit the spa, and experience three nights of Dead & Company …
Read More »Flashback: David Lee Roth Performs 'Jump' With Steve Vai in 1986
David Lee Roth stunned fans last week when he said that his upcoming Las Vegas stand would serve as the final shows of his career. “I’m throwing in the shoes,” Roth told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “I’m retiring…I am encouraged and compelled to really come to grips with how short …
Read More »Flashback: That Time Steve Burns From 'Blue's Clues' Cut an Indie Rock LP With Steven Drozd of the Flaming Lips
Millennial hearts all over America melted this week when original Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns popped up on Twitter with a message to fans of the show in honor of its 25th anniversary — but did you also know Burns is a musician who has collaborated with the likes of …
Read More »Flashback: Guns N' Roses Play 'November Rain' at Final Pre-Pandemic Gig
Guns N’ Roses just announced that not only are they going ahead with their 2021 American stadium shows, but they’ve added Wolfgang Van Halen to the bill and a bunch of arena shows in the fall. For these keeping track, this is essentially the same reunion tour that launched back …
Read More »Flashback: Peter Gabriel Mocks Trash TV With 'The Barry Williams Show'
Peter Gabriel emerged from a long musical hiatus last week with a re-recording of his 1980 protest classic “Biko” where he was joined by artists from the around the world, including Yo-Yo Ma, the Cape Town Ensemble, Sebastian Robertson, and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello. It was part of Playing for Change’s …
Read More »Flashback: 17 Years Before Taylor Swift, Phil Collins Covered 'Can't Stop Loving You'
Taylor Swift stopped by the BBC’s Live Lounge late last month to perform songs from her new LP Lover, but midway through the set she broke out a huge surprise by tackling Leo Sayer’s 1978 classic “I Can’t Stop Loving You (Though I Try).” “For this cover song I wanted …
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