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Don Was Sets New Band 'Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble' Photo Don Was Sets New Band 'Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024

Renowned musician Don Was forms a new band, Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Get the latest updates on their music and upcoming performances. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and...

Sly5thAve Shares Fresh Orchestral Take On Destiny's Child Hit 'No, No, No Pt. 2' Photo Sly5thAve Shares Fresh Orchestral Take On Destiny's Child Hit 'No, No, No Pt. 2'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

The song originally achieved iconic status through the collaboration of Destiny's Child and Wyclef Jean, soundtracking school dances and car rides alike. Sly5thAve's inventive reinterpretation delves into one of the song's sources from Barry White's “Strange Games & Thangs.”...

CVC Share New Track 'Music Stuff' Photo CVC Share New Track 'Music Stuff'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

Throughout 2022, CVC were busy on the road, garnering a new and highly devoted fan base due to their incredible and celebratory live show, with The Arts Desk calling them “the best live act I saw last year (of a list which includes Paul McCartney, The Prodigy & Wet Leg)”. Plus, check out upcoming to...

2022 ASCAP Pop Music Awards Winners Announced Photo 2022 ASCAP Pop Music Awards Winners Announced
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022

ASCAP Pop Music Awards Publisher of the Year goes to Sony Music Publishing. The publishing powerhouse takes home the prestigious recognition for its contributions to pop music in 2021 with top songs including “Arcade,” “Back in Blood,” “Beers and Sunshine,” “drivers license,” “Kiss Me More,” “Peache...

Karen Elson to Release Covers EP Photo Karen Elson to Release Covers EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2020

Singer, songwriter and fashion icon Karen Elson will debut a new collection of covers, her Radio Redhead EP, next Friday, December 18....

The Staple Singers' 'Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection' Now Available for Pre-Orde Photo The Staple Singers' 'Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection' Now Available for Pre-Order
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020

Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce a deluxe CD edition of Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection. The acclaimed box set, which was previously released on vinyl digital formats, celebrates one of music’s greatest gospel and soul groups, The Staple Singers....

Nation Beat Announces New Album THE ROYAL CHASE Photo Nation Beat Announces New Album THE ROYAL CHASE
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 03, 2020

The chase has been on for a longtime for drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Scott Kettner. With his collective Nation Beat, he has long explored the folkloric musical traditions of Brazil and Louisiana. ...

'Last Waltz New Orleans' All-Star Tribute Show To Take Place During JazzFest Photo 'Last Waltz New Orleans' All-Star Tribute Show To Take Place During JazzFest
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2020

Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz New Orleans: An All-Star Celebration of the Band's Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA....

California's Avant Groundbreaker Cellista To Launch Multimedia Tour For 'Transfigurat Photo California's Avant Groundbreaker Cellista To Launch Multimedia Tour For 'Transfigurations' Album-Book
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 20, 2019

Groundbreaking experimental cellist and multimedia artist Cellista soon will be launching a national tour of her 'Transfigurations' multimedia work album and book, co-authored with the philosopher Dr. Frank Seeburger....

Morgan Heritage Announce New Album LOYALTY Photo Morgan Heritage Announce New Album LOYALTY
by Julie Musbach - July 15, 2019

Gramps, Peetah and Mr Mojo are the holy trinity comprising the iconic reggae based, Grammy-winning family band Morgan Heritage....

Willie Nelson Adds Saratoga Springs Date To Outlaw Music Festival 2019 Photo Willie Nelson Adds Saratoga Springs Date To Outlaw Music Festival 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2019

Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Keith Wortman, and Mark Rothbaum are thrilled to announce, the addition of Saratoga Springs on September 7, 2019 to the 'Outlaw Music Festival Tour 2019'. The line-up includes Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Brothers Osborne with more to be ann...

Nathaniel Rateliff With Foundation of Funk And Others Add 2nd NOLA Night Photo Nathaniel Rateliff With Foundation of Funk And Others Add 2nd NOLA Night
by Tori Hartshorn - March 11, 2019

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce that due to overwhelming demand Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will now headline two nights at the sixth annual 'Second Weekend at the Saenger' Concert Series. This unforgettable concert series is now set to take place Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 ...

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats To Headline 'Second Weekend at the Saenger' Photo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats To Headline 'Second Weekend at the Saenger'
by Tori Hartshorn - February 12, 2019

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will headline the sixth annual 'Second Weekend at the Saenger' Concert Series. This unforgettable concert is set to take place on Friday, May 3 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans....

'Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert' Out Now via Blackbird Presents Photo 'Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert' Out Now via Blackbird Presents
by Tori Hartshorn - January 18, 2019

Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert is the concert film and album release from Blackbird Presents Records featuring the collection of legendary singers and superstars who came together for a once-in-a-lifetime concert event taping in New York City at The Theater At Madison Square Garden to ce...

Willie Nelson, Margo Price and More To Play Outlaw Music Festival At Hollywood Bowl Photo Willie Nelson, Margo Price and More To Play Outlaw Music Festival At Hollywood Bowl
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2018

Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Mark Rothbaum, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival Tour at the historic Hollywood Bowl with Willie Nelson & Family, Phil Lesh & Friends, Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid....

Jerry Joseph Releases Full Metal Burqa on Vinyl, Exclusively for Record Store Day, Ap Photo Jerry Joseph Releases Full Metal Burqa on Vinyl, Exclusively for Record Store Day, April 21, 2018
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018

Jerry Joseph will release Full Metal Burqa (Cavity Search Records) on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 21. In addition to Joseph, the 5-song album features his band, the Jackmormons, Steve Drizoson drums and Steven James Wright on bass....

Ryan Adams to Headline Exile on Bourbon Street Presented By Blackbird Presents Photo Ryan Adams to Headline Exile on Bourbon Street Presented By Blackbird Presents
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce iconic singer-songwriter Ryan Adams will headline 'Exile on Bourbon St.,' a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set to take place Saturday, May 5 at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre. He joins longtime Rolling Stones producer and the concert event's music director, Do...

'All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Celebration' Full Of Surprises & Emoti Photo 'All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Celebration' Full Of Surprises & Emotional Moments
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2017

Kenny Rogers' musical career has touched many different styles of music throughout various generations, and his farewell performance to Nashville, All In For The Gambler, served as a reminder of the musical impact that his career has had...

Blackbird Presents Exodus 40 Live Celebrating Bob Marley's Landmark Album Photo Blackbird Presents Exodus 40 Live Celebrating Bob Marley's Landmark Album
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce Exodus 40 Live, an all-star concert celebration event set to take place Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles....

Sweet Spirit Hit The Road with Eric Slick and Tinnarose Photo Sweet Spirit Hit The Road with Eric Slick and Tinnarose
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017

Following the release of their sophomore album St. Mojo, Austin's freak parade Sweet Spirit are hitting the road for a run of dates beginning on September 29 with The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar at Exit In in Nashville, TN....

Camden Rocks Festival Announce Stage Times & Full Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017

Camden Rocks Festival have revealed full line-up details for the June 3rd all-day event, and announced a special Kraken Sounds Stage to be held in the Camden Market Amphitheatre, featuring acoustic performances and open to all, free of charge....












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