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DAVE ALVIN


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Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is a Grammy award winning guitarist, singer and songwriter and a proponent of Americana music. He is a former member of The Blasters, X, and The Knitters.

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The Third Mind Announce First U.S. Tour Photo The Third Mind Announce First U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023

The Third Mind, the improvisational music collective dedicated to experimenting with new, unorthodox, and unrehearsed sounds while paying tribute to groundbreaking artists like Michael Bloomfield and Fred Neil, set their first U.S. tour in support of their recently released critically acclaimed soph...

The Third Mind Share 'Groovin' Is Easy' Photo The Third Mind Share 'Groovin' Is Easy'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

The brainchild of GRAMMY award-winning guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom, Eyelids), The Third Mind also features guitarist David Immerglück (Counting Crows, Monks of Doom, Camper Van Beethoven), and more....

RAYMOND SCOTT REIMAGINED, An Unprecedented Musical Journey Arrives July 21 Via Violin Photo RAYMOND SCOTT REIMAGINED, An Unprecedented Musical Journey Arrives July 21 Via Violinjazz Recordings
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of 'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco wi...

CRUZADOS Announce European Tour & the Release of a New EP 'Land Of The Endless Sun' Photo CRUZADOS Announce European Tour & the Release of a New EP 'Land Of The Endless Sun'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023

The Cruzados European tour kicks off this Spring, April 27th through May 27th of 2023 with stops in Spain, France, Belgium, and Germany. Also coming this Spring 2023, you can expect an all new 6-song EP entitled 'Land of the Endless Sun' produced by Bruce Witkin, as well as a collection of live musi...

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore Share New Single 'Borderland' Photo Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore Share New Single 'Borderland'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023

Recorded on the duo’s day off during a Texas tour run in January of this year at The Zone Studio in Dripping Springs, Texas, “Borderland” was produced by Alvin, who also plays electric guitar. Engineered and mixed by Stuart Sullivan, the track features Jimmie Dale Gilmore on lead vocals joined by Li...

VIDEO: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson Share 'Night Comes Falling' Video Photo VIDEO: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson Share 'Night Comes Falling' Video
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022

STEPHEN McCARTHY (Long Ryders, Jayhawks, Dream Syndicate) and CARLA OLSON (Textones, solo artist, producer) have unveiled the video for the title cut of their first-ever duet album, NIGHT COMES FALLING. The album brings them together again in exciting ways on this 11-song album of stirring and rocki...

Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle Photo Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022

Featuring a stellar lineup of local North Carolina artists, many of whom are foundational to the label’s beginnings, the Cat’s Cradle main room will include performances by: Dawn Landes; The Old Ceremony; Jennyanykind; Mayflies USA; Chris Stamey; and Caitlin Cary, who will headline the show with her...

Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Aliens' Photo Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Aliens'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022

Shot at Coolidge Studios in Providence, RI, check out the live performance video of “Aliens,” directed and edited by the album’s co-producer Nic Coolidge. The clip features Jonah Tolchin (vocals/guitar), Nic Coolidge (bass), and Michael Joel Bosco (drums). In support of the new album, the Princeton,...

The Gun Club's Classic 'The Las Vegas Story' ('84) Gets Deluxe Release on 2xVinyl & 2 Photo The Gun Club's Classic 'The Las Vegas Story' ('84) Gets Deluxe Release on 2xVinyl & 2xCD
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

Now the album is back as a super deluxe two-CD/DVD and double-vinyl set, containing a digitally remastered version of the original 11-track album produced by Jeff Eyrich. Both the vinyl and CD versions feature a bonus disc with 10 live tracks recorded at Scorgie's in Rochester, New York on August 8,...

Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Never Giving Up' From Upcoming 'Lava Lamp' Album Photo Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Never Giving Up' From Upcoming 'Lava Lamp' Album
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Shot at Coolidge Studios in Providence, RI, watch and share the live performance video of “Never Giving Up,” directed and edited by the album’s co-producer Nic Coolidge. The clip features Jonah Tolchin (vocals/guitar), Nic Coolidge (bass/backing vocals), and Michael Joel Bosco (drums/backing vocals)...

Jonah Tolchin Shares New Single 'Black Hole' Photo Jonah Tolchin Shares New Single 'Black Hole'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022

Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonah Tolchin today unveils “Black Hole,” the hypnotic opening track from his upcoming studio album, Lava Lamp. Co-produced with multi-instrumentalist/engineer Nic Coolidge, Lava Lamp was recorded with a three-piece that included Coolidge on bass and Tolchin’s fri...

The Knitters Announce Vinyl Release of Their 1985 Debut Album 'Poor Little Critter on Photo The Knitters Announce Vinyl Release of Their 1985 Debut Album 'Poor Little Critter on the Road'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022

Poor Little Critter on the Road is a collection of original songs and revamped acoustic versions of early X songs as well as covers by such artists as Merle Haggard, June Carter and Huddie Ledbetter aka Lead Belly. The album will now be available on vinyl; a limited-edition blue version available by...

Cruzados Return With New Album 'She's Automatic' Photo Cruzados Return With New Album 'She's Automatic'
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2021

The new release, featuring 11 songs written or co-written by Tony Marsico, the bassist and co-writer for the Cruzados and a member of the band’s punk-era precursor the Plugz, will be issued on CD on August 13, 2021 on Marsico’s imprint Scamco; an LP edition will follow in the fall....

YouTube Originals' BLACK RENAISSANCE Premieres Feb. 26 Photo YouTube Originals' BLACK RENAISSANCE Premieres Feb. 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021

Black art and culture have defined the American experience. “Black Renaissance'' will showcase the Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation's history and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future....

Craft Recordings Announces New Weekly Video Series 'Shoplifting' Photo Craft Recordings Announces New Weekly Video Series 'Shoplifting'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 20, 2020

Craft Recordings announces a new YouTube series that pairs the biggest names in music with classic vinyl albums, called Craft Recordings Presents: Shoplifting....

Alvin Gibbs Leads An All-Star Line-Up Of Punk Rock Rebels On Debut Album 'Your Disobe Photo Alvin Gibbs Leads An All-Star Line-Up Of Punk Rock Rebels On Debut Album 'Your Disobedient Servant'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

Formed by UK Subs and ex-Iggy Pop bassist Alvin Gibbs, the Disobedient Servants feature a core threesome of Gibbs on lead vocals and bass guitar duties, fellow UK Sub drummer Jamie Oliver and The Ruts' guitarist Leigh Heggarty. The group enlisted a host of supporting players for their debut album Yo...

Ed O'Brien Announces North American Tour Photo Ed O'Brien Announces North American Tour
by Abigail Charpentier - February 24, 2020

Fresh off triumphant sold out intimate pre-tour events in Toronto, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, Ed O'Brien of Radiohead has announced his first full scale North American tour under his EOB banner. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10am local time. Fans who pre-order EOB's...












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