> On June 6 at 8 pm, six New York City performers - Brenda Kahn, Agnelli & Rave, Bianca Bob, George Usher, Kirk Kelly and Gene & Mimi - will be performing acoustic music at that city's Sidewalk Cafe at a free concert for Rock For Rent. Proceeds & donations benefit The NYS Tenants & Neighbors Coalition, a leading tenant advocacy group fighting to preserve rent laws for all New Yorkers.
> Former Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown is at work on his solo debut album, tentatively titled Under The Pavement At The Beach. Other ex-Roses, bassist Mani and drummer Reni, are expected to contribute to several of the tracks.
> Spearhead has gone on the web with a site inspired by the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. 'Michael Franti and the Spearhead Factory' covers not only Franti's music, but social issues close to his heart. The site is located at http://hollywoodandvine.com/spearhead
> Steve Winwood will be performing a live concert at the Los Angeles Sunset Boulevard Virgin Megastore on June 8 at 6 pm PST. The concert will also be broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.liveconcerts.com
