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Capitol Records has acquired the exclusive DVD/Blu-ray rights to History of the Eagles, the iconic band's acclaimed documentary, which is set for release on Tuesday, April 30.

The Rex Foundation has recently received a major gift of $550,000, having been designated as the primary beneficiary of the estate of David Thorberson.

Eric Lambert & Friends (ELF) have embarked on a Spring Fling with the Chicago suburbs and beyond. The new show dates span March and April, with stops at many new venues.

This is my first newsletter of the year, so... welcome 2013!  Thanks for your continued subscription to the JK Wireservice.  I use ReverbNation to maintain this subscription list (similar to Constant Contact, but music-oriented), and if you are interested, they have an entire social network dedicated to music.  Also, if you wish to unsubscribe, please feel free to click the 'unsubscribe' link at the bottom of this email.Its already been an eventful year...

Once in a while an authentic and organic collaboration between artists and brands comes along…After introducing his first two music apps last year, Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee SLASH got a call from Rovio, the creator of the popular mobile game Angry Birds.

This Sunday, March 10th, Trey Anastasio will be profiled on CBS Sunday Morning. He recently sat down with Anthony Mason to discuss a career that spans Phish, side projects, orchestras and Hands On A Hardbody.You can watch a quick preview of Anastasio's profile here. Please check your local listings for times.

In early January of 2013, Whitewater Ramble gathered at Silo Sound in Denver, CO for a marathon recording session that took place over 8 days. The band then immediately hit the road with Railroad Earth for a five-night run across the Midwest before heading to New Jersey to mix the album,

In an effort to save the universe from eminent doom, five Brooklyn-based producers were summoned by seven mysterious babes from outer space. Sent by powers unknown to save the galaxy from annihilation, the babes projected visions in the minds of the producers. They must now join forces to interpret these visions through sound as EXTRAORDINARY MAGNITUDE.

About the Remix:

Medeski Martin & Wood have announced a West Coast acoustic tour in April. The nine-date run begins at The Roseland Theater in Portland on April 17 and extends through southern California, wrapping at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on April 27.

John Fogerty will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. This show with the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist’s band comes as the excitement is building for the May 28 release of his new self-produced album for Vanguard Records, WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE.  A celebration of his iconic songboo