TOUR DATES: 2010 Experience Hendrix Tour Rob Fields blog December 7, 2009 1The fourth Experience Hendrix Tour kicks off March 4, 2010. According to an article by Phyllis Pollack, here are the...
REVIEW: Leila Adu — "Dark Joan" (Frizz Records, 2009) Rob Fields Artists/Bands December 7, 2009 2I first met Leila Adu at this year’s URB Alt Festival and was immediately struck by her bold approach to...
LISTENING POST: Sophia Ramos — "Freedom Is Over" Rob Fields blog December 3, 2009 0The compilation, "Boldaslove.us presents Fire In The Dark" has clocked in just under 8,300 downloads. This is one of the...
The Pleasures & Perils of Race in the Post-Race Era Rob Fields blog December 2, 2009 0Just came across this. Stanford University English professor Michele Elam offers a compelling talk that begins that explores the question,...
NEWS: Doug Pinnick forms group w/ Jimi Hazel, Spyz + Fishbone members Rob Fields blog December 1, 2009 1King’s X recently wrapped up their 2009 tour with an October 1st show in London, Ontario. While the band is...
Recap: Indiana University’s black rock conference Rob Fields blog November 30, 2009 1(l to r) Reebee Garofalo, Tamar-Kali, Moe Mitchell, Linda Tillery, Dr. Portia Maultsby, Greg Tate Frankly, it’s easy to think...
TOUR DATES: Cipher Rob Fields Artists/Bands November 27, 2009 0Cipher, led by Moe Mitchell (r) I had the pleasure of hanging out with Cipher's Moe Mitchell a few weeks...
NEWS: Massive Attack's "Heligoland" drops February 9 Rob Fields blog November 24, 2009 0From CMJ New Music Report: Massive Attack will release its fifth album, Heligoland, on February 9 via Virgin. The new...
UPCOMING SHOW: Superheroes + Rockstars–Friday, 11/27 Rob Fields blog November 24, 2009 0Yet a third option for a Friday night in BK. Poets as rockstars. Not a bad concept. And I see...
UPCOMING SHOW: Game Rebellion + The Real Live Show–Friday, 11/27 Rob Fields blog November 24, 2009 0Another option in NYC this Friday. I've never seen The Real Live Show before, but they sound like they are...