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Sturgill Simpson performed with The Dap Kings horns in tribute to Sharon Jones on the Grammys (watch)
Sturgill won Best Country Album earlier in the night.
Kurt Vile playing made a commercial w/ a Philadelphia Eagle, starring in IFC special
Kurt made a new promo video for his Philly show on New Years Eve with a special guest: Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Connor Barwin.
Sharon Jones spent her last days in a hospital... singing with The Dap Kings
Also: Read what Anohni (aka Antony Hegarty) said in her eulogy to Sharon.
Instrumental soul band The Olympians releasing s/t LP on Daptone (song stream)
The Olympians include members of Lee Fields’ band, Charles Bradley’s band, The Dap-Kings, Budos Band, Antibalas, The Arcs, and more.
'The Last Waltz' turning 40: box set on the way; Phosphorescent, Nels Cline, Natalie Prass & more playing tribute at The Cap
The new box set features outtakes, rehearsals and more.
The Slackers streaming 3 songs off new album, touring, playing two NYC shows (one with The-Dap Kings) (dates)
Ska veterans The Slackers will release their first album of new original music since 2010’s The Great Rock-Steady Swindle this week (they put out a covers album in 20…
Andra Day touring, including some dates with Leon Bridges
San Diego singer Andra Day, who you may have just seen duetting with Ellie Goulding at the Grammys, is heading out on tour later this month with dates scheduled through J…
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings rocked ACL Live (pics)
When Jones emerged 15 minutes later, she was dressed like that bright star: gold dress, gold earrings, shining scalp, and some small white heels that didn’t look easy to dance in…
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings completed their 7-NY-show run @ Bowery Ballroom (pics)
“I hope people don’t expect a lot because all I do is go out there and be me,” says. “The band comes out, they introduce me, I come out, I dance, I sing, I interact with the audience…
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings played 3 NYC shows & 1 in Tarrytown (pics)
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings play their last of four NYC shows (seven NY shows total) this evening (12/14). Like last night, they’re back at Bowery Ballroom…