Haim, Beth Ditto, ZZ Ward & More for Girls Rock Camp Foundation Event

By Kennedi Johnson There are certainly plenty of amazing girls who rock, but in a male-dominated music industry, it’s hard to deny that we need to nurture more rockin’ girls. That’s where the Girls Rock Camp Foundation comes in. Since … Continue reading

Pabst Blue Ribbon Grants Bands’ Wishes Through the PBR Music Foundation

By James Pleasant Burgeoning bands often face countless obstacles on the road to success, whether it’s a broken down tour van, unexpected illness or even a chance encounter with a crocodile who gobbles up all of their gear (it could … Continue reading

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Throw a Quinceanera for Two Great Causes

By Kennedi Johnson Funnyman Will Ferrell and his uncanny lookalike, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, cordially invite you to their Red Hot Benefit Comedy + Music Show & Quinceanera! That’s right — two grown men are throwing themselves … Continue reading

The Avett Brothers, Deer Tick on McMenamins Compilation to Bring Music to Kids in Hospitals

By James Pleasant Not only is McMenamins famous for its homebrews and the handcrafted spirits served up in its unique pubs, historic hotels, and concert venues throughout the Pacific Northwest, but it’s also releasing a compilation album in celebration of … Continue reading

Giving Back at SXSW: A Rewarding Service Project for a Local Homeless Shelter

This year’s South by Southwest Music Festival was a whirlwind of great music, thought-provoking panels and of course beer and barbecue, but one thing that made it even more memorable than usual was taking part in a service project to … Continue reading