'Shakey' Returns with a Pup and a Sweet Ride

Good News! The ever-prolific rock/country/folk music God, Neil "Shakey" Young has announced the release of his newest studio album "Fork in the Road" to hit the shelves on April 7th via Reprise Records.

Young recorded the album between tour stops in 2008, and industry professionals suggest the new album is more emotional than Youngs ultra-political last two albums "Living with War" and "Chrome Dreams II."

Young also has also spent time during the last couple of years working on developing new fuel technologies. Young has turned his 1959 Lincoln Continental into an alternative energy vehicle.

We were lucky enough to get our hands on a couple of new videos for the song "Johnny Magic" which Young recorded himself in the aforementioned Lincoln. Enjoy!

Counting Crows Go Label Free!

Hi folks, I just wanted to update you with a big announcement we just received. After 18 years signed to Geffen Records, the Counting Crows have announced they will part ways with the label Giant.

Lead Singer Adam Duritz posted a lengthy message on the front of the band's Web site today explaining their decision.

"Eighteen years ago, Counting Crows was just a little band from Berkeley. Geffen Records helped put us on the map and then they were our partner for almost two decades," Duritz said. "We want to thank every person who worked hard for so many years to make us a successful band. We're going to go out now and see what the world has to offer a band with a lot of ideas and a lot of energy and, hopefully, a lot of years left in a career that's already surpassed our wildest dreams."

I had the opportunity to meet Duritz and the members of the Counting Crows while they were touring with John Mayer about five years ago. I found the entire band to seem remarkably genuine and totally into their fans and their music. With that in mind it seems the decision to strike out on their own for new adventures should suit the already celebrated band.

We wish them luck!

Archie at Pearl Street

Hi All,

We were very excited to hear that the American Idol runner-up, David Archuleta would be making a trip to Northampton on Monday. Unfortunately, even though his management was gracious enough to give us some last minute tickets, and emergency came up and we weren't able to attend. However, we've heard from a lot of people that the show was great. Also, we found practically the whole show from a great Youtube user for Archuleta fans named DJBell.

Fans waited in line starting at 9 a.m for the sold out gig. Archie, as his fans refer to him, performed a sold-out show of new stuff, as well as a medley of some of his personal favorites including "One" by U2 and "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. For more info about the show. Check out Lauren Carter's article for the Boston Herald. Or check out some fan videos posted below from DJBell. Thank you DJBell.


David Archuleta - Somebody Out There



David Archuleta - Touch My Hand



David Archuleta - Angels (Robbie Williams)



David Archuleta - A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton)



David Archuleta - One Medley (U2)



David Archuleta - You Can



David Archuleta - Works For Me



David Archuleta - My Hands



David Archuleta - Barriers



David Archuleta - Zero Gravity



David Archuleta - To Be With You



David Archuleta - Crush




Last but not least, if you like David Archuleta, you really owe it to yourself to check out is opening act, Lesley Roy. The Dublin, Ireland native has a refreshing gravely voice that is new to her Jive label. Check her out playing her biggest single and album title "Unbeautiful" at the Kiss Sprint Live Music Lounge.