It looks like the old Dead are gettin' on. Surviving members of the Grateful Dead say they'll regroup for a 19-city tour, their first since 2004, beginning April 12 in Greensboro, N.C. ...more

January 4, 2009

One of my favorite albums of all time is "Club Wig," the eponymous debut of a band from Tuscaloosa, Ala. The band existed in one form or another from 1984 - at the time, anyone who wanted could get up and play with the band; drums consisted of two cardboard boxes -- until (I think) 1987. ...more

December 26, 2008

Hard to believe, but Google celebrated its ninth birthday this week. Google's corporate Web site says the company opened its doors in September 1998 and celebrates its birthday on whatever date 'people feel like having cake.' It appears they felt like having cake Thursday. ...more

September 29, 2007