Jon Pareles reviews Thrill Jockey anniversary party: The urge to innovate mingled with 1970’s nostalgia during “Thrill Jockey Turns 10” at Irving Plaza on Thursday night. It was the first of three New York concerts — two at Irving Plaza and a sold-out show Saturday night at the Bowery Ballroom …

Ben Ratliff reviews QOSA show in NY Times: Queens of the Stone Age make disjunctive rock ‘n’ roll: it’s as loud and nasty as a band can be, while remaining a chilly experience. The reason is Josh Homme, the group’s guitarist and principal singer and songwriter, who once performed the …

Well, certainly some are. I find it humorous that entertainment figures are questioned as though what they have to say about anything other than their particular field of expertise has any relevance or meaning whatsoever. Just because people are famous for one thing doesn’t mean they know anything about anything …

I hope she picks the good ones – nothing after about ’85: [Twyla] Tharp, who has created some of the most innovative and popular work in contemporary dance since she formed her first company in 1965, has conceived, choreographed and directed “Movin’ Out,” a dance musical based on 31 songs …

Hoping that Kurt Cobain’s touch has taken on the magic of an Elvis or John Lennon, a couple is trying to cash in by selling one of Cobain’s childhood homes: Ed and Jennifer McKee, of Oregon City, Ore., are auctioning off the former Nirvana frontman’s childhood homes on eBay. The …

"Beware the dark side, Luke." With a Morrison-less Doors hitting the road, let's take a look at Morrison and the Doors' music.

Koch will be releasing a George Harrison tribute album on what would have been his 60th birthday, February 25, 2003. The list of participants is not what you would call “stellar”: Songs From The Material World … will feature cover versions of Harrison and Beatles songs by artists including Kinks …

The Doors have, well, not reunited, but, I guess, “united” under the Doors rubric in the form of Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger (so far, so good), Stewart Copeland (from the Police) on drums, and, get this, Ian Astbury of the Cult on vocals!! Call me nuts, but I do not …

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is now a commercial airline pilot: “It’s a great job,” Dickinson was quoted as saying by the Sunday Telegraph newspaper. “Nothing else compares.” Charter airline Astraeus confirmed that Dickinson, 44, serves as first officer on Boeing 737s flying between Britain and holiday destinations in Europe, …

Willie cancels four shows after breaking a blood vessel in his nose: Willie Nelson canceled four concerts after being treated for a broken blood vessel in his nose. Nelson was treated Thursday in Lincoln, Neb. He is expected to rejoin the tour within the next week, his record company said …