Review: Matthew Fowler brings acoustic elegance to debut
By SCOTT STROUD, Associated Press September 14, 2021
The bright promise of singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler’s label debut lies in its acoustic elegance.
Review: A revival for Kanye West on divorce album ‘Donda’
By RYAN PEARSON, AP Entertainment Writer September 7, 2021
Kanye West donned a full face mask to host three livestreamed listening parties for his 10th studio album.
5th annual Sedona Red Rockin’ Blues Festival set for Sept. 3-4
On Friday, Sept. 3, and Saturday, Sept. 4, Sedona is turning Blue once again for the “Sedona Red Rockin’ Blues Festival” at the Mary Fisher Theater on Friday and at the Sedona Posse Grounds Amphitheater on Saturday, according to a news release.
Review: McMurtry’s quirky characters explain their scars
By STEVEN WINE, Associated Press August 31, 2021
In recent months, James McMurtry test-drove some of this material during twice-a-week livestream performances from his home near Austin, Texas, occasionally interrupted by digital gremlins or a barking dog.
Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Dialogues of Strings’ Sept. 4
The Red Rocks Music Festival partners with the Sedona International Film Festival to present a special concert at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m., according to a news release.
Review: Halsey (Nine Inch) nails a terrific new direction
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer August 31, 2021
Halsey gave birth this summer and she supplied her own baby gift — a terrific new album in a new musical direction.
Red Rocks Music Festival celebrates their 20th anniversary with events in September, October
The Red Rocks Music Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with several events coming up in September, according to a news release.
Review: Los Lobos cover album is a celebration of diversity
By STEVEN WINE, Associated Press August 24, 2021
Considering the covers album “Native Sons” pays tribute to the music of a single city — Los Lobos’ native Los Angeles — the set’s breadth is breathtaking.
Review: Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers album leans on The Boss
By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer August 24, 2021
How’s this for a flex from Jack Antonoff? Get no less than Bruce Springsteen to show up on your new solo album. For background vocals.
Elvis Unplugged: An intimate evening with the ‘King’
Elvis fans will get their fill at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. as tribute artist Chance Tinder and “Project Presley” are ready to rock, according to a news release.
Dee Snider moves way beyond Twisted Sister on heaviest disc
By WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press August 17, 2021
This is not a Twisted Sister album, not by any measure.
Concert in the Park series continues with ‘Doubleblind’ Aug. 21 in Clarkdale
The Town of Clarkdale continues their Concert in the Park series with local rock band, Doubleblind on Aug. 21, according to a news release.
Dave Clark returns to Vino di Sedona on Aug. 14
Dave Clark brings his classic rock experience back to the land of the red rocks on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., according to a news release.
Young sisters active at Verde Valley music venues
By Jason W. Brooks August 3, 2021
The sounds of their guitars are not meant to excite the way Eddie Van Halen’s power chords and shredding are meant to do.
Main Stage to host Grammy Award winning artist Micki Free on Aug. 7
On Saturday, Aug. 7, five-time Native American Music Award winner and Grammy Award winning artist Micki Free returns to Main Stage for a release party for his fourth solo album entitled “Turquoise Blue,” according to a news release.
It’s Miller Madness at Sound Bites Grill
Starting Thursday, July 29, it’s “Miller Madness” week at Sound Bites Grill featuring the marvelous talents of Sedona’s own Eric Miller, entertaining on guitar and vocals three nights in a row.
Music Review: David Crosby taps talented friends ‘For Free’
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press July 27, 2021
David Crosby gets by with a little help from his friends, including Donald Fagen of Steely Dan and former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, on “For Free,” a deeply felt, and expertly conceived album that drops just shy of Croz’s 80th birthday.
Trotters Wake to play in Clarkdale on July 24
By Verde Independent July 22, 2021
The Town of Clarkdale announced it is scheduled to host the Trotters Wake Irish band at the town park Saturday, July 24, according to a news release.
Larry & Leslie Latour
Larry and Leslie Latour are returning to Sedona to perform music from the documentary “Larry & Leslie Latour: Real Music, Real Lives – The Story Between The Notes.”
Review: John Mayer revisits soft rock with squishy results
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer July 20, 2021
You can thank the pandemic for John Mayer’s eighth studio album.
Review: Flatlanders’ new album offers their welcome twang
By Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press July 20, 2021
Never has the tremulous twang that is unmistakably Jimmie Dale Gilmore been more welcome than after a year and a half of pandemic strangeness.
Arvel Bird brings ‘Animal Totems Concert’ to Sedona Arts Academy
Celtic Indian Arvel Bird brings his “Animal Totems Concert” to the Sedona Arts Academy July 15, 7-9 p.m.
Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Summer of Soul’ July 16-22
The Sedona International Film Festival will present the Sedona premiere of the award-winning new music documentary “Summer of Soul” showing July 16-22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
CheekTones to take stage at Clarkdale Concert in the Park
Clarkdale’s first concert of the season was a huge hit with over 700 in attendance.
New Music: Hiss Golden Messenger delivers anthems for our times
Here are some new music releases this month.
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