IN THE NEWS:
Diana Krall, Animal Collective and Herbie Hancock are among the many acts slated to perform during the Hollywood Bowl's 2012 season, along with performances of Mel Brooks' "The Producers" and several classical concerts.
Ben Harper will divide his summer between North American dates and an international leg as he tours to promote his brand new album, "Give Till It's Gone."
SoundSpike's Song of the Day for Friday (1/14) is "Money," off indie darling Ringside's upcoming, self-released "Lost Days," recorded at Ocean Studios Burbank, CA, and produced by Balthazar Getty.
The term "supergroup" may be a bit too flashy for the guys of Fistful of Mercy -- though they certainly qualify for the title. Collaborators Ben Harper, Joseph Arthur and Dhani Harrison seem so grounded and steeped in humility that it makes this writer wonder if perhaps a more down-to-earth title needs to be coined just for them.
Liverpool native Ringo Starr -- born Richard Starkey -- made history with a little band called The Beatles nearly a half-century ago. He's still the best-known rock drummer in the world.
