A brand new "double" single from Stephen Wilson Jr

It is exciting times around here!  

So there are two songs "yellow brick home" and "Exorcisms on the Weekend"
you can stream both of them here

Prefer to watch something instead?  
yellow brick home  or Exorcism on the Weekend  both have lyrics so you can sing along!

Stephen on the songs:
“yellow brick home” is the choosing and accepting a world where an existence of familiar chaos is seemingly more entertaining than the chase and catch of money & modern riches. the real wealth being the fury of forces unknown & tagging along for the ride because that's all this really is. “A real green sky is a real mean guy.” and he can't wait to meet him. "Exorcisms on the Weekend” introduces a misunderstood, small town anti-hero who doesn’t shy away from helping others in her own way. Wielding weapons of fearless faith & oppositional defiance to religious and worldly norms.

Wilson Jr continues to make news. He's recently earned four nominations at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, making him one of the year’s top nominees. His nominations include both Song and Music Video of the Year for his single "Gary," which he was the sole songwriter on, and for the accompanying video, which he co-directed with Tim Cofield. He also receives recognition in both the New Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year categories.

Catch him on the road (holding on hope for a Providence or Boston or Worcester show soon)

Throughout the rest of the year, Wilson Jr. will tour the US and Europe on his headline Gary The Torch Tour that will culminate with two sold-out shows at The Truth in Nashville, TN on December 11 and 12. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit his website.

Tour Dates:
10/17 – Castlebar, IE – TF Royal Theatre
10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT
10/20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT
10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton # SOLD OUT
10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building # SOLD OUT
10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse # SOLD OUT
10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon #
10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus #
10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen # SOLD OUT
11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) # SOLD OUT
11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA # SOLD OUT
11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan # SOLD OUT
11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene # SOLD OUT
11/20–11/22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest *
11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company # SOLD OUT
12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie #
12/3 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre at Old National Centre # SOLD OUT
12/5 - Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady Music Center # SOLD OUT
12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy # SOLD OUT
12/11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT
12/12 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT
1/20-23 – Cancun, MX – Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2027 *
4/24 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach 2027 *

* Festival
# Gary The Torch Tour

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It is here!

The brand new album from Caspian is official out!  You can grab your copies
On their bandcamp page or from Wax Bodega (the bands new label)

Keep up to date with Caspian on their official site

Caspian - Visualizer for "Far Country"

 The day is here!!  

Here

Caspian - New Single and LP news!

 

Today is an exciting day! In just a few short minutes (local USA Time) the band will have even more information about their sixth lp.

What we can tell so far based of their bandcamp page is that is is due on the 16th of October.  It appears to be self titled.

The 6 track, about 40 minutes in length is/was teased with a video for Remain

So much more to come.  

Go.All.The.Way.

On the TV

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I've found in recent weeks that I've been watching TV with a little more "purpose." Sure, I have a show here or there that I follow, but so many have passed me by. This summer I decided I was actually going to watch stuff—sit down and watch something I chose rather than just "surfing" and settling. A few of these are old, a few are newer, but all have been fun in their own way.

The old:

After years, I finally watched Freaks and Geeks. I have to say, I really liked this one. A few "eye roll" moments like most shows, but overall, really good. Probably the pop culture references and generally likeable characters. As a "band kid," I felt like I sorta fell in the middle, so I could identify and empathize with both sides.

It was also fun reading about the show as I watched it—like how the cast knew it was being cancelled but still finished things out. Sure, I'd love to know what happened "next year," but maybe not knowing adds to the charm.

The not so old:

The Mandalorian — I am/was a Star Wars kid. Not sure why this one eluded me when it was airing, but the movies had me realizing I needed to get on it. I'm around episode 4-5 of Season 1. It's "OK" so far, and I'm being patient because I knew the show was highly rated overall. I'm curious when/if it really hooks me.

The other is Your Friends and Neighbors. I'm glad I decided to watch this one. Again, a few moments that make you say "come on," but overall it's entertaining enough to keep me wondering what happens next. It's called a dark comedy, and I admit there were definitely a few moments where I got that "tag." I actually laughed out loud a few times. I have one episode left of Season 2, and it appears it's been renewed for Season 3.

Oh, and how can I forget Ted Lasso? This is one I could not escape. So many "you have to see it" recommendations, and I finally had to agree. It's been a lot of fun. I have one episode left of Season 3, and from what I've read, it was originally intended to be three seasons, but it was so popular they decided to do a fourth. I also (no spoilers!) understand Season 3 ends with that in mind—there wasn't necessarily going to be more—so I'm hopeful.

I'm actually slowing my roll on Season 4 and letting a few episodes build up. 

The new:

The Westies. I took a chance on this one based on the previews on MGM+. I like(d) it. They just aired Episode 8 of Season 1, and I realized about halfway through that it was the season finale. Not sure if it's the series finale. I haven't heard a lot of people talking about it.

It has some "holy crap" violent moments at times, so maybe that's part of it. 

Now I'm looking for what to watch next.

What should I watch? New or old? Give me your best recommendations—and bonus points if you tell me why I should watch it. 

Another new Stephen Wilson track!

 

Here we go!  Stephen Wilson Jnr releases new track "Hardwired" that features Miranda Lambert.  There is a great little homage to the Pixies in the track, you'll need to listen to it!

Check it out here

More information from the press release:

“Hardwired” follows last month’s release of “Gary” (Live From CMA Fest 2026) and his most recent single “Preacher’s Kid,” which was named Song You Need To Know by Rolling Stone and was featured in Billboard’s New Music Friday Guide. All Country News proclaimed, “[the] sprawling, electrifying new track that arrives as both a statement and a reminder of why Wilson remains one of the most fascinating storytellers working today.” Wilson Jr. premiered “Gary” late last year with an electrifying performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and also performed it on This Past Weekend with Theo Von and The Howard Stern Show. In March, he released the official video for “Gary,” which stars award-winning actor Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13). The song is currently in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart.  Although there are no New England Dates, throughout the rest of the year, Wilson Jr. will tour the US and Europe on his headline Gary The Torch Tour that will culminate with two shows at The Truth in Nashville, TN on December 11 and 12. He will also tour as part of the Outlaw Music Festival this summer, and will support Dave Matthews Band on September 4 at the Gorge Amphitheater and Brandi Carlile on September 11-13 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit his website. 2026 Tour Dates: 8/7 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre # 8/8 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater # 8/18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/21 – East Troy, WI – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/22 – Clarkston, MI – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/23 – Noblesville, IN – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/25 – Tinley Park, IL – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/28 – Wantagh, NY – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/29 – Bethel, NY – Outlaw Music Festival * 8/30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Outlaw Music Festival * 9/4 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre ^ 9/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium # 9/11–9/13 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre % 9/15 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest # 9/17 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre # 9/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre # SOLD OUT 9/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge (Concerts in the Grove) # SOLD OUT 9/22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater # 9/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic # 9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre # 10/1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory # 10/2 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore Country Store # 10/3 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall # 10/15 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena # 10/17 – Sligo, IE – Sligo Live Festival * SOLD OUT 10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT 10/20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT 10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton # 10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building # SOLD OUT 10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse # SOLD OUT 10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon # 10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus # 10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen # SOLD OUT 11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) # SOLD OUT 11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA # SOLD OUT 11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan # SOLD OUT 11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene # SOLD OUT 11/20–11/22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest * 11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company # SOLD OUT 12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie # 12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy # 12/11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT 12/12 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # 1/20-23 – Cancun, MX – Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2027 * Festival  # Gary The Torch Tour  ^ Supporting Dave Matthews Band  % Supporting Brandi Carlile

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Sunn O))) tour

 

We got one!

Sunn O))) has been touring in support of their new (self titled) release, their first since 2019.

We've got a Boston show!!  The band will play the Paradise Rock Club on Monday October 12, 2026.
Tickets are on sale now


Full tour dates 
here

This has been a white whale band for me to see live.  They did a spring tour and didn't play New England.

See you there!

Echo and the Bunnymen - Roadrunner Boston MA June 11, 2026 Review

 

Echo and the Bunnymen
Roadrunner, Boston MA
Thursday June 11, 2026

Support - Joe McMahon Trio

We've done this before haven't we?  As a long time fan when I saw the dates initially announced for the tour I started to wonder "How will this be".  Advertised as a best of tour I had to say my interest was piqued.  Echo and the Bunnymen have long been on my Mt. Rushmore of bands (from that era).  It was a good excuse to go, and I was able to muster up some friends to come along.  As an added bonus I grabbed hard tickets at the venue box office w/no fees. Read that again, no fees and hard tickets?  

Admittedly I was curious so I was checking out live videos of full shows.  I was checking on set lists (no changes, but I also expected that).  Many of the videos have been pulled whether or not the band was on or off.  First, I need to say the "BAND" was never off.  Holy smokes.  The Bunnymen were a classic four piece.  I get it., but when you "fill out the sound" all is forgiven.  Singer Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant are the original members with four additional musicians to support.  

The shows had been up and down in reading.  Either fans were noting "nothings really changed, Ian mumbles, we had to sing a lot more than we thought, Ian sits down etc".  Then there were reviews like "wow they look and sound great"  So, we had to roll the dice, had no idea what to expect I guess.

To add, just a few nights before Ian was involved in an accident that resulted in the postponement and rescheduling of a tour stop.  So would we have "that" to possibly deal with, but the show went on as planned.

Taking the stage about 930 the band started off with "Going Up" and "All that Jazz".  Casual fans might have been wondering "isn't this a hits tour" but to the bands defense these two songs often seem to open shows and have been in the set list for a long long time.  It seemed to get a bit more rowdy when "Heads Will Roll" took off and I started to exhale.  "We got the good version of Ian tonight!"

Alas.

The set continued.  Ian would speak now and then, but nobody seems to understand a word he says.  Lots of speculation on substance issues, or the accident would come to mind.  Then the band would take off on "Seven Seas" or "Rescue" and all would be forgiven.  They "sounded" excellent.

By the time we got to Villiers Terrance Ian was seated.  He'd remain on the stool moving forward.  Some reports I read noted Ian said something about the accident and needing to sit down.  The booze was moved next to him and we continued on.  Ian never removed the sunglasses and seemed to plod along.  I read a great line about how this should be Will Sergeants victory lap, but Ian seems to sabotage things.

Still, they "sounded" good but it just watching someone in a continual state of decline.  Bring on the Dancing Horses and then in to the Killing Moon were great set closers.  The band, historically, would leave the stage after The Killing Moon and come back for two.  Ian called an audible and I thought "oh we are going to get a set change!".  Nope, it was just Ian not wanting to leave the stage before Lips Like Sugar.  Well, we got that THEN Ian and the band left the stage.

The crowd started to head towards the door and the band did return for the song "Ocean Rain" and this is where, if you've heard anything about this show, it "went down".   Apparently there were some talkers down front.  Ian spoke to them, even saying something like "will throw you out. And give your money back" and they continued.  Then, it seemed to happen again.  Ian got upset, called the person(s) a name, and walked off.  In the video (its been pulled) you could see Will sort of "shrug".  Curious how things went down backstage.

Its caused debates on both sides.  Talkers are annoying, but also as the artist, can you power through?  Even if you had to remove them, stop the song and start all over?  Not sure, but the "walk off" was, admittedly crappy.

The full setlist is here

Although I am not on Reddit, here are some fan reactions.

All in all it was better than I expected, but since I've realized the band is in a tough spot.  Can they continue with Ian seemingly put off by it all.  Couple that with the wildly publicized drinking (and sadly drug) use one needs to wonder.  Hopefully not, but in their own words "Nothing Lasts Forever..."