The Mimi Fishman Foundation has launched a new on-line charity auction that features many show used drumsticks and drumheads from Phish’s 2011 shows.  Every stick and head is dated as well as signed by Phish drummer Jon Fishman.The headliner of the auction is the “dress” Jon Fishman wore during the Sept 4, 2011 show at Dick’s Sporting Good Park in Commerce City, CO.   While Fishman traditionally wears (on stage) a mu-mu style dress with O’s (doughnuts) on Sept 4, 201

The Motet is bringing back their highly acclaimed "Funk is Dead" gig back to the Boulder Theater on April 21st, 2012.  If you haven't seen this show yet, now is the time to get your tickets.  Last year's Halloween show sold-out well over a month before the show.  Funk and Dead on the 4/20 weekend!  

If there's still a few scattered embers of the fire of '80s punk, hardcore and the birth of D.I.Y., they are burning inside Bomb the Music Industry! Formed by Jeff Rosenstock as a bedroom project reaction to the serious business machinations of his former band, BTMI! was never supposed to sell over 10,000 records or tour the world. They weren't supposed to headline festivals or drive their van over 300,000 miles.

Jazz guitarist Todd Clouser is no stranger to the hustle. Some call his music jazz, some describe it more as rock and roll. Clouser’s style has strong roots in both genres, but will not be confined to either. Performances with his group A Love Electric run through 70s rock grooves, jazz improvisation and will often feature an alternate take on a Hendrix or a Nirvana cover.

The Jazz Committee, Midtown Arts Common at Saint Peter’s Church, will present“Prez Fest 2012 – Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie.” The festival takes place on Sunday, March 4 with a panel discussion on Dizzy Gillespie at 3:30 PM, Jazz Vespers at 5 PM and Concert at 7:30 PM “From Big Band to Bebop to Afro Cuban – The Music of Dizzy Gillespie” includes Dizzy’s celebratory Afro  Latin pieces for big band, arrangements of classic pieces for big band and small ensemble as well as Dizzy Gillespie-inspired compositions.Donald L.

As he puts the finishing touches on his as-yet-untitled second solo album due out May 22, SLASH--the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter--has announced that his headlining U.S. tour will begin May 3 in Baltimore. A fan pre-sale begins this Wednesday, February 15, with the regular on-sale starting Friday, February 17.