Posts tagged Roots
Jeff Tweedy, Sheryl Crow and the Roots Performing at Rally to Restore...
On top of the expected political jokes, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear will have a pretty excellent music lineup. ... Read More »
Northern Exposure: Drake, 'Unforgettable' (Keys N Krates remix)
Nobody needs an introduction to Canuck rap sensation Drake so Toronto live remix crew Keys N Krates are cleverly turning their attention to a Drizzy track for their latest reinterpretation, as their electro-flavoured take may well turn new ears their way ... Read More »
'Austin City Limits' Kicks Off 36th Season With Jimmy Cliff
Coming to a PBS station near you this Saturday, Oct. 2, is the 36th Season of 'Austin City Limits.' Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff. Spoon, comedian/banjo enthusiast Steve Martin, Rosanne Cash, John Legend and the Roots and Trombone Shorty are all slated to appear over the first eight episodes. ... Read More »
Best Songs of 2010 -- Part Two
The current retro movement in the best songs of 2010 is a win-win: Oldsters who had declared music dead can now listen to new songs, making them look less uncool to their kids. ... Read More »
The Roots' ?uestlove Explains Indie Collaborations, Amy Winehouse...
Roots drummer, producer and musical director Amir "?uestlove" Thompson is an inveterate multitasker. ... Read More »
The Roots Inject Hip-Hop Groove Into Toronto Jazz Fest
After a weekend of clashes between riot police and protesters plagued Toronto, thanks to the G20 ... Read More »
Dirty Projectors and Bjork Release Whale-Inspired EP
New York art-pop act Dirty Projectors have released their first set of new material since last ... Read More »
Dirty Projectors Cover Bob Dylan for Levi's Pioneer Sessions
If She and Him's recent take on Ricky Nelson's heartache staple 'Fools Rush In' for Levi's Pioneer ... Read More »
The Roots Bring in Dirty Projectors for 'How I Got Over'
When Dirty Projectors stopped by 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last year, Roots drummer and band ... Read More »
Concert for the Coast to Donate All Profits to Oil Spill Relief
Despite the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival will not ... Read More »
Green Day Kicking Off Rolling Stones Week on 'Fallon'
It sure is great to be Green Day at the moment. After the Broadway adaptation of 'American Idiot' ... Read More »
The Roots 'Get Over' With Joanna Newsom and Jim James
As the house band for 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' the Roots are bound to broaden their pallet ... Read More »
Lissie Still Surprised When Fans Recognize Her
Despite critical praise for her 'Why You Runnin'' EP and shout-outs from celebrities, ... Read More »
Sting and John Legend Headlining Earth Day Concert in Washington, D.C.
The week after President Obama called for expanded oil drilling in the United States, a group of ... Read More »
Sara Bareilles' New Album Inspired by Kings of Leon
Sara Bareilles is slowly making progress on her follow-up to 'Little Voice,' the album that made the ... Read More »
