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 Les Paul would have been 96 today, and good ol' Google is marking the occasion with an amazing new Doodle that lets you play electric guitar with your mouse, and

There is nothing more life-affirming than seeing drummer Roy Haynes, 86, still at the top of his game. Haynes has played with everyone from Prez, to Bird, to Sassy, and carries

Ah, summer is almost here. And, so is the glory that is Celebrate Brooklyn, which returns to the Prospect Park Bandshell for it's 33rd season, right at the top of

 Bow Ribbons at Kim's Music and Video, Record Store Day 2011. More pics on Flickr.

My visit to this year's SXSW Music Conference was the typical whirlwind of daytime parties, evening showcases, and the occasional lukewarm taco. But, despite missing many more shows missed than

Dan Deacon made his one and only SXSW appearance tonight to a packed crowd out back of Cheer Up Charlies tonight. Unfortunately, he was pretty much dialing it in, and

I've just arrived in Austin direct from Cancun for the 2011 edition of SXSW, which at first glance looks to be bigger (and badder) than ever. I'm chilling out tonight

Delicate Steve (New Jersey) Akron/Family (NYC/Portland, OR) More pics on Flickr.

My friends Picastro from Toronto made the trip south Friday night for a mellow, one-night stand at Littlefield, along with fellow Candians Elfin Saddle and local stringers Nat Baldwin (Dirty Projectors)