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November 6, 2014

Phil Bowler & Pocket Jungle Releases New CD, Plays Zinc Bar

Journeyman bassist Phil Bowler brings his band to the Zinc Bar for the first time to celebrate a new Pocket Jungle release after a long time out. In a career spanning almost 40 years, Bowler has played and recorded with Rahsaahn Roland Kirk, Max Roach, Jackie McLean, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Hilton Ruiz, Ralph Peterson Jr., Geri Allen, Mario Rivera, Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison and many others.

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November 6, 2014

Wayne Krantz’s Good Pirana/Bad Pirana Arrives November 18th

Known globally for his uncompromising musical vision, staggering virtuosity and deep reserves of soul, Wayne Krantz is one of very few modern guitarists to venture beyond the instrument’s limitations and create an identifiably original style and sound. On the heels of a sold-out Ronnie Scott’s show in London next week, Krantz announces his next U.S. tour – set to begin February 11th in Nashville, TN and run through April 4nd in Chicago – which also includes a month of dates in Asia to be announced very soon – including stops in Japan, Korea, China among others.

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November 6, 2014

Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat” Gets Video

Lorde has revealed the video for her massive single “Yellow Flicker Beat.” The Grammy Award winning artist not only contributed four tracks to the soundtrack for the forthcoming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 [Republic Records] but she curated the entire lineup of artists which will feature many unforgettable collaborations including the recently announced track from Major Lazer feat. Ariana Grande, as well as Stromae feat. Pusha T, Q-Tip, Haim, CHVRCHES, Tove Lo, Charli XCX feat. Simon Le Bon, Raury, Grace Jones, a special Kanye West rework of LORDE’s already released hit single “Yellow Flicker Beat,” and more.

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November 6, 2014

Willie Nile Brings Piano Ballad Album

In his three and a half decades as a recording artist, Willie Nile has earned a reputation as a fiercely committed rock ‘n’ roller, as well as a singular songwriter possessing a rare insight into human nature and an uncommon eye for emotional detail. It’s Nile’s introspective side that fuels If I Was A River, a deeply compelling ten-song collection that diverges from his usual sound, while affirming the remarkable melodic and lyrical skills that have long endeared the artist to his passionately loyal fan base.

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November 6, 2014

Lollapalooza Berlin Coming To Templehof Airport

Lollapalooza announces Lollapalooza Berlin happening at Tempelhof Airport, September 12-13, 2015. Germany will join Chile, Brazil and Argentina as the fourth international location for the iconic festival, in addition to the original U.S. Festival in Chicago’s Grant Park. Lollapalooza Berlin is Lolla’s first European edition. Lollapalooza is being brought to Berlin by Festival Republic, the team behind the legendary Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Melt! Booking.

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November 6, 2014

“Follow Your Arrow” Nabs CMA Award For Brandy Clark

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Brandy Clark won her first-ever CMA Award, for “Song of the Year” for “Follow Your Arrow” (which she co-wrote with Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves, and was recorded by Musgraves), during last night’s “48th Annual CMA Awards.” The three writers were previously nominated together in that category in 2013 for co-writing Miranda Lambert’s No.1 hit song “Mama’s Broken Heart.”

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