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Social Distortion keeps punk ethic, honesty alive

Social Distortion keeps punk ethic, honesty alive

Jonathan Reed January 25, 2011

When Social Distortion formed more than 30 years ago, frontman Mike Ness and company got people to listen to them the only ways anyone in the L.A. punk scene knew how – they put up posters, told their...

Tribute group brings life to ‘Fab Four’

Karissa Bursch January 21, 2011

What comes to mind when you hear the words “tribute band?” Your dad and a couple of his buddies playing Lynyrd Skynyrd songs out of a two-car garage? Corny Tuesday night bar bands trying to emulate...

Chesney concert moved to May

CW Staff January 19, 2011

The Kenny Chesney concert set for March 31 has been rescheduled for May 25 because of a scheduling conflict. Chesney’s performance was originally set as the first show at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater....

Arts Festival application deadline next Friday

Hannah Marcum January 19, 2011

The deadline is looming for musicians and artists to submit applications for the Druid City Arts Festival. Jan. 28 is the last day for local acts to apply for Creative Campus' second annual event. More...

Old Crow Medicine Show to play Tuscaloosa

Alex Cohen January 19, 2011

The Bama Theatre caters its services to many different groups in Tuscaloosa, and tonight at 8, Old Crow Medicine Show will headline. Nashville-based band Old Crow Medicine Show is an American roots band...

Arts Festival application deadline next Friday

Hannah Marcum January 19, 2011

The deadline is looming for musicians and artists to submit applications for the Druid City Arts Festival. Jan. 28 is the last day for local acts to apply for Creative Campus' second annual event. More...

Ten best albums of the year

Ten best albums of the year

Trey Irby January 18, 2011

10. The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang While it could be considered “more of the same,” the branch of great stories and upbeat rock ethos of vocalist/lyricist Brian Fallon and his men makes this...

Concert honoring MLK attracts wide variety of performers

Stephanie Brumfield January 13, 2011

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the 22nd annual “Realizing the Dream” concert will be held on Saturday night at 7:30 in the Moody Music Building. The concert will feature the best current black...

Scott Holt brings the blues to Little Willie’s

Kelsey Stein January 13, 2011

Blues musician Scott Holt learned his skills from the best – inspired by the music of Jimi Hendrix and mentored by legendary blues artist Buddy Guy. For more than 10 years, Holt, a Tennessee native,...

Magazine features Alabama music

Magazine features Alabama music

Alex Cohen January 12, 2011

Young people in the South listen to contemporary radio hits just like all young Americans. But for people in New York, the sounds of Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie and many other well-known artists are regional delights....

Local bands to play Apwonjo show

Alex Cohen December 2, 2010

During their college careers, most students probably never directly donate to charity. After all, tuition, food and other expenses can drain precious dollars quickly, leaving little to contribute to worthy...

‘Hilaritas’ brings singing and jazz to UA

SoRelle Wyckoff December 2, 2010

Tuning through the radio stations, one can hear holiday music taking over the airwaves. Music that has been saved throughout the year is pulled off the shelves and played continuously, bringing with it...