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New Music Seminar: A Conversation With Tom Silverman, Plus Chatting With Marty Stuart and Jesse Winchester

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: New Music Seminar, Pandora, Jesse Winchester, Alison Krauss, Stonewall Jackson, Nicolette Larson, Sean Parker, Ed Bruce, Bmi, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffett, Iheartradio, Jimmie Rogers, Steve Forbert, Albert Grossman, Hank Williams, Roger McGuinn, Duane Eddy, Anne Murray, The Everly Brothers, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Clear Channel, Robbie Robertson, Napster, Lyle Lovett, Marty Stuart, Lester Flatts, Amerequine, New-Music-Seminar, Reverbnation, Entertainment News
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Levon Helm (1940-2012): A Thank You Note for the Great Music -- And the Example

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: Amy Helm, Levon Helm, Steve Earle, Robbie Robertson, The Band, Video, Entertainment News
Jesse Kornbluth

The custodian of The Band's music was Levon Helm. It could be no other way. The drummer is the literal heartbeat of a band. Levon was that, and more.

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Robbie Robertson's Clairvoyant Box, Plus Chatting With Ed Sheeran and Devin

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: One Direction, Johnny Thunders, Mick Jagger, Richard Prince, Devin, Iggy Pop, Ricky Jay, Jamie Foxx, New York Dolls, Bill Cosby, Robbie Robertson, Draco Malfoy, Chris Zane, Dion, Markus James, Anton Corbijn, David Jordan Williams, Enny Kravitz, David Johansen, Ricky Nelson, Ed Sheeran, André 3000, Maureen Lambray, Harry Potter, Video, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

In 2011, Robbie Robertson's album How To Become Clairvoyant was not only one of the more satisfying releases of the year, but it also was the artist's most personal statement about his life, covering topics from spirituality to the breakup of The Band.

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There Goes My Guitar Hero, Brad Paisley

David Wild | Posted 12.25.2011

Read More: Brad Paisley, Guitar, Country Music, Rock and Roll, Eric Clapton, Robbie Robertson, Keith Richards, Cma, Jimmy Page, Entertainment News
David Wild

Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me is the story of Brad Paisley's life with strings attached, and a very open and personal love letter to the guitar from one of its finest practioners today.

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Robbie Robertson On Working With Martin Scorsese

Rolling Stone | Posted 12.13.2011

Read More: Rolling Stone, Silence, The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson, The Band, Autobiography, Martin Scorsese, Grammy Museum, Fifty News

Since they first teamed up on The Last Waltz 35 years ago, Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese have enjoyed a prolific working relataionship, collabo...

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From "The Book of Josie" and Beyond: Chatting with Tim Robbins Plus His New EPK

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.14.2011

Read More: Elaine Pagels, The Gaslight, Dead Man Walking, Bob Roberts, Johnny Cash, The Highwaymen, Pete Seeger, Sister Helen Prejean, Gilbert Robbins, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Tim Robbins, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, The Gnostic Gospels, Hal Willner, Cradle Will Rock, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Tuesday, July 19th, marks Tim Robbins' debut on Savoy's 429 Records with his brand new solo album.

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"Nothing Is Wrong" with Dawes

Ben Lear | Posted 08.07.2011

Read More: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Jackson Browne, Dawes, Robbie Robertson, Music, Los Angeles, Rock and Roll, Video, Arts News
Ben Lear

A few years ago I had the special opportunity to share some of my own songs with Marilyn and Alan Bergman, one of the greatest songwriting teams of all time. I'll never forget what they said to me after I played for them.

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PLAY > SKIP: This Week's New Music

Shawn Amos | Posted 06.06.2011

Read More: Ray Davies, The Kills, Songs for Japan, New Music, The Ravonettes, Robbie Robertson, Album Reviews, Entertainment News
Shawn Amos

Your musical past and future both await you this week. Witness Robbie Robertson and Ray Davies, who are keeping classic rock dreams alive. Then behold the Ravonettes and the Kills, who are bringing new ones to life.

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How to Become Clairvoyant: A Conversation With Robbie Robertson

Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.04.2011

Read More: Eric Clapton, Martin Scorsese, Robbie Robertson, The Band, Robbie Robertson Shutter Island, Robbie Robertson Martin Scorsese, Robbie Robertson the Band, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Robertson talks working with Eric Clapton on his latest record and how things have changed since his days with The Band.

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Dog Ears Music: Born in July Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jack White (the Raconteurs), mp3s, Billy Eckstine, George M. Cohan and James Cagney, Phil Ramone, Danielle Evin, Debbie Harry, Music, Robbie Robertson, Dog Ears, Ringo 70, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we feature music from Jack White, Billy Eckstine, Ringo Starr, Debbie Harry, and Rufus Wainwright and others.

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"Money Talks": A Playlist For The Financial Reform Debate

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Van Morrison, The O'Jays, The Psychedelic Furs, Kanye West, Funkadelic, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Financial Reform, Jamie Foxx, Spoon, The Beatles, The Who, Warren Zevon, Abba, Cyndi Lauper, T-Pain, Rush, Steve Miller Band, Pet Shop Boys, Wham!, Lil' Wayne, Todd Rundgren, Patti Smith, Robbie Robertson, AC/DC, Smog, Notorious B.I.G., Spinal Tap, Jet, Flo Rida, Lyle Lovett, Dire Straits, Randy Newman, Pink Floyd, Lady GaGa, Walter Becker, Ray Charles, Brad Paisley, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Onara, Entertainment News
David Wild

Right now is the time for real financial reform. Come to think of it, right now is actually way too late for real financial reform. Still, better now than not now, right?

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"Everything Is Broken": A Playlist for Our Broken Government

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bonnie Raitt, Albert King, Green Day, Rusty Truck, John Fogerty, Rod Stewart, Joe Nichols, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Beck, Tift Merrit, Robert Downey Jr, Bon Jovi, Senator Evan Bayh, John Mayer, The Raconteurs, Norah Jones, Ringo Starr, Al Green, Rosanne Cash, Tears for Fears, Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, The Gordian Knot, Allen Toussaint, Entertainment News
David Wild

In music, when a record "breaks," it's a good thing. In Washington, when our government "breaks," it's generally a bad, bad thing. At least that's what I got from Senator Evan Bayh.

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HuffPost Reviews: Alice In Chains, Rosanne Cash, Kiss, and more, plus a Brandi Carlile Interview, and This Week's New Albums

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Peter Gabriel, Black Orpheus, Sarah Cracknell, Linda Ronstadt, Bola Sete, Indigo Girls, Roxy Music, The Eagles, Andrew Gold, Neil Young, Sade, Stan Getz, Alice in Chains, Brandi Carlile, Miles Davis, Cal Tjader, J.D. Souther, Peanuts, Dave Brubeck, Stephen Stills, Lisa Germano, Rosanne Cash, Elton John, Dan Fogelberg, Elvis Costello, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kiss, Joan Armatrading, Jaco Pastorius, Robert Fripp, Wal-Mart, Crosby Stills & Nash, Charles Schulz, Vince Guaraldi, Wilco, Mary Travers, Jeff Tweedy, Robbie Robertson, Erroll Garner, Charlie Brown, Astrid Gilberto, Charlie Mingus, Karla Bonoff, Entertainment News, Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, Amy Ray, Sam's Club, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

With Layne Staley's death, Alice In Chains was all but done. But fourteen years later, here we are with something that sounds a lot like what the group would have had they returned to the studio a couple years later.

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"Bad Moon Rising": My Playlist For All You Suckers Waiting On Line To See The Twilight Saga: New Moon

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Van Morrison, Peter Wolf, Neil Diamond, The Waterboys, Shoah, Emitt Rhodes, George Harrison, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Rem, Robbie Robertson, Jonathan King, America, Zombieland, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cat Stevens, Traveling Wilburys, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Webb, Pokemon, New Moon, Entertainment News
David Wild

Fortunately, as the father of two sons, absolutely no one is asking me to see New Moon, but for those out there waiting in some bloody line, here's my moon-themed playlist.

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HuffPost Exclusives: R.E.M. and Cory Chisel, Plus Bruce Hornsby Interview, Big Star Box, Paolo Nutini Live, This Week's New Albums, and more...

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Renee Fleming, Kid Cudi, Sony Legacy, The Pointer Sisters, Kanye West, Brendan Benson, Scarlett Johansson, Ying Yang Twins, Rob Blackledge, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemaekrs, Trick Daddy, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bobby Read, One Tree Hill, Joe Wilson, Yes, John Christian Adams, Bruce Hornsby, Vern Gosdin, Manic Street Preachers, Wbcn, John Fogerty, Muse, Goalie, Bill Medley, Columbia Records, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Robbie Robertson, William and Mary, Men at Work, Williamsburg, VIncent Moon, Flo Rida, Shudder to Think, Soccer, Donnie McClurkin, Disney, Cab Calloway, Jack DeJohnette, Medicaid, American Idol, Outloud!, 429 Records, Colin Hay, Verve Forecast, Social Security, Elliott Smith, BBC Radio, The Lovemakers, Peter Yorn, The Raconteurs, RCA Records, Ne-Yo, Something to Burn, Shadows Fall, The Band of Heathens, Uncle Kracker, Matthew Sweet, Gary Go, Dappled Cities, Grey's Anatomy, Atlantic Records, Cy Coleman, Alex Chilton, Adriel Harris, Matt Chamberlain, Ahmet Ertegun, Q-Tip, Mason Jennings, The Black Dahlia Murders, Living Colour, Michael Raphael, Stax, Beyonce, J.T. Taylor, John Mayall, Mark Knopfler, Patrick Warren, Ricky Scaggs, Boston College, The Grateful Dead, Jody Stephens, Bill Evans, Tom Russell, Golden Smog, Clive David, Jupiter One, Randy Newman, Robert Hunter, Power Pop, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Infected Mushroom, Eurythmics, Andy Hummel, Jon Auer, Levon Helm, Christian McBride, John Sebastian, Tina Sinatra, Aiden Brown, Phish, Sony Music, Royal Bangs, John King, Grace Potter, Peter Buck, Graham Albert, My Morning Jacket, The Peace Corps, Jeremiah, Santana, G.I. Bill, Steve Winwood, Big Pun, Rob Kemp, David Sylvain, Chris Knight, Doug Derryberry, That Noise, Lyfe Jennings, Honor Society, Sonny Emory, Entertainment News, Gordon Gano, Blake Mills, Jack Lawrence, Chris Bell, Frank Sinatra, E Street Band, Jefferson Airplane, Trey Songz, Eric Clapton, The Righteous Brothers, Chip deMatteo, Thomas Newman, Jer Coons, Arnold Schoenberg, Bill Lloyd, Barry White, Keith Sykes, Nancy Sinatra, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, Orange, Paolo Nutini, The Beatles, Big Star, Anvil, Nashville, Air Supply, Frank Sinatra Jr., Chad Smith, Wwf, Dada Life, Porcupine Tree, Peter Bernhard, Ace Frehley, The Grates, Revolutionary War, Butterfly Boucher, The Elms, The Shawshank Redemption, Medicare, Kurt Carr, Bobby Labonte, Marie Digby, Stars of Track and Filed, Afghan Whigs, Simian Mobile Disco, Americana, The Rifles, Mary J. Blige, The 69 Eyes, Al Albert, Memphis, Savoy Brown, Dreamworks, Every Time I Die, George Jones, Nina Simone, Big Scoop, Lady GaGa, Ardent Studios, Cain's Offering, R.E.M., Moneen, Kroq, Rubik, Kittie, Cornwallis, Dodos, All-4-One, Megadeth, Sonos, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

R.E.M. will be releasing Live At The Olympia, a 39-song, two CD set containing "working rehearsals" from 2007. I was lent a track that captures the band's energy and insightful views.

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Dog Ears Music: Volume Seventy-Nine

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 08.18.2011

Read More: Telemetry Orchestra, Howlin Wolf, mp3s, Heartless Bastards, Phil Ramone, Danielle Evin, Robbie Robertson, Music, Peaches, Dog Ears, Curumin, Entertainment News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week's column features Curumin, Telemetry Orchestra, Howlin Wolf, Heartless Bastards, Robbie Robertson and Peaches.

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HuffPost Reviews: Leonard Cohen - Live In London / Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz! / Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins - Sara Watkins

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Linda Ronstadt, Dino Soldo, Richard Thomspon, John Paul Jones, The Chieftains, Jimmie Rogers, Tim O'Brien, Cylon, Capitol Records, Dave Rawlings, Battlestar Galactica, Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson, Led Zeppelin, Robbie Robertson, Bela Fleck, The McGarrigle Sisters, Sean Watkins, New Wave, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Punk, Leonard Cohen, Gillian Welch, U2, Warner Bros Records, Bow Wow Wow, Entertainment News, Rickie Lee Jones, Bill Adama, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Bob Metzger, Pop, O2 Arena, The Webb Sisters, Chrissie Hynde, Adidas, The Strokes, Kate Voegle, Bob Wills, Paul Simon, Chris Eldridge, Sharon Robinson, Edie Brickell, Rock, Nickel Creek, Nick Zinner, Rafael Bernardo Gayol, Steve Lillywhite, Rayna Gellert, Ronnie McCoury, The Louvin Brothers, Jon Mark, White Stripes, Alex Woodard, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elektra Records, Bob Marley, Dan Wilson, Chris Thile, Javier Mas, Avenue C, Karen O, Laura Roslin, Roscoe Beck, Alternative, Bob Dylan, New York City, Tom Waits, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Chris Rea, Ben Lee, Jon Brion, Annabella, Svengali, I-Threes, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Leonard's voice really has grown better over the years, Yeah Yeah's new album is 42 minutes of electronically retro-licious pop, and Sara Watkins is as a serious lyricist with a mission.

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40 Years Of Creedence Clearwater Revival

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Levon Helm, Son Volt, Cast Your Fate to the Wind, Twilight Zone--the Flying Burrito Brothers, Garth Hudson, Doug Clifford, Tom Fogerty, Max Weiss, The Byrds, Rick Danko, Fantasy Records, Chris Hillman, John Fogerty, Wilco, Sol Weiss, Anatomy of a Hit, El Cerrito, Uncle Tupelo, Robbie Robertson, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ronnie Hawkins, Twilight Zone, The Golliwogs, The Jayhawks, Vince Guraldi, The Blue Velvets, Richard Manuels, Gram Parsons, The Boys Club, The Band, Stu Cook, Americana, Apple Records, Roots-Rock, "Screamin" Jay Hawkins, The Beatles, The Filmore, Booker T. & the MGs, Halloween, Bob Dylan, Ccr, Supernatural, Country-Rock, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Decades before Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Son Volt and The Jayhawks re-introduced and expanded the parameters of roots-rock, there was a scrappy little group, originally hailing from El Cerrito, California.

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Bon Jovi Entertains A-List Masses On St. Barts' Yacht

Fox News | Roger Friedman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Denzel Washington, Lorne Michaels, Penny Marshall, Martha Stewart, George Soros, Paul Allen, Rebecca DeMornay, Robbie Robertson, Bon Jovi, Paul Allen Octopus, Billy Joel, Linda Evangelista, Ziyi Zhang, Brett Ratner, Harvey Weinstein, Steven Spielberg, Tom Freston, Vivi Nevo, Katie Lee, LeeLee Sobieski, Georgina Chapman, St. Barts, Charles Simonyi, Peter Morton, Entertainment News

The real party down in expensive, tony, and apparently cold St. Bart's this year was on December 30th. The location was Microsoft co founder Paul Alle...

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