Leadbelly

At Brown University, he majored in aerodynamics and industrial design and played in a rock band. Read More

When Karen O was trying to compose music for the rumpus scene in the feature film adaptation of the beloved children's book " Where the Wild Things Are, " she would think about writing for kids -- and run into a wall. "The first few versions kept falling prey to being upbeat and happy," said O, the lead singer for the rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Read More

Here comes the son: Beatles scion Dhani Harrison has his own band, as well as a big hand in "Beatles: Rock Band." Read More

John P. Hammond waited only about 40 years or so. Read More

Now 62, he is leading the group across country on the "Guthrie Family Rides Again" tour. Read More

Ryan at WMSE introduced me to The Woes during our 26th podcast . Read More

Family music pioneers Dan Zanes and Friends delve into a vital part of America's musical heritage with their forthcoming album of timeless songs owned by Sir Paul McCartney's MPL Music Publishing catalog. 76 Trombones comes out November 17 features an array of new friends from Broadway, including Tony Award winners Carol Channing (Hello, Dolly!), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate) and Matthew Broderick (The Producers), along with de'Adre Aziza (Passing Strange) and Derick K. Grant (Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk). Read More

I was dealing with some severe insomnia when my Desirae Garcia (ukulele, vocals) came into my life in 2006. Read More

T here are many ways to view or react Bob Dylan's decision to record a Christmas album, and probably all of them make sense. Read More

The Radiators play two nights of early blues at Tipitina's this weekend. Read More