Russell Simmins

Russell Simmons: 'Jay-Z Is Right 99 Times, But This Ain't One'

Russell Simmons writes:As a person who cares deeply about Occupy Wall Street, I have to honor their year-long effort and educate my long-time friend, Jay-Z…

Occupy Guitarmy to Jay-Z: “Which Side Are You On?" (teach-in protest to take place outside 1st Barclays Center show)

Jay-Z ‘Made in America’ (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Occupy Guitarmy posted the following to their site:The Occupy Guitarmy, a subset of the OWS Music Working group, offers a response to Jay-Z, who today said in the NY Times said in the Daily News that OWS’s actions are “un-American.” “I thin…

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Maxwell's show cancelled, new album still underway though

Blues Explosion @ SSSeaport in 2009 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo)Nothing serious, but Russell Simins is sick, and so Thursday night’s Jon Spencer Blues Explosion show at Maxwell’s is unfortunately cancelled…

The Weakerthans & AA Bondy - 2008 Tour Dates (SXSW/NYC)

DOWNLOAD: A.A. Bondy – American Hearts (MP3) DOWNLOAD: AA Bondy – There’s a Reason (MP3) DOWNLOAD: The Weakerthans – Sun In An Empty Room (MP3) Last time AA Bondy played NYC was also the first time I ever saw him play live…