Patti Smith playing St. Andrew's Hall

The legendary Patti Smith will be playing a show February 19th at St. Andrew's Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 18th at 10am through livenation.com

Chris Feinstein, RIP

Chris Feinstein, bass player for Ryan Adams' band the Cardinals, was found dead in his home in Manhattan. The cause of death is unknown at this time and no other details have been revealed. Feinstein was 42 years old.

Velvet Underground interview

Velvet Underground reunited for an interview which took place earlier this week at a New York Library. Here's the video:

Morrissey

Morrissey canceled yet another concert. Last night's show in Indio, California was canceled last night after having "blown out his voice." No word on whether he'll be rescheduling the concert. Meanwhile Moz is expected to appear on Lopez Tonight December 9th.

Audio interview with Ian McKaye

Check out an audio interview with Ian McKaye:

The Sound of Young America

Pogues frontman on reality tv

According to NME, Shane McGowan from the Pogues and his girlfriend Victoria will appear on a new tv series in the U.K. later this month. The program is called Victoria and Shane Grow Their Own, and it's all about the growing vegetables. Let's hope this makes it onto youtube...

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will release a new cd titled Beat the Devil's Tattoo on March 9th. The band's fifth studio cd features new drummer Leah Shapiro. Check out the tracklisting here. BRMC launches a North American tour in February, however so far the tour itinerary doesn't include a Detroit date.