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Dave Specter to Release 'Six String Soul, 30 Years on Delmark' Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021 The remastered 2-CD set showcases his music journey with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jack McDuff, Ronnie Earl and many more....
Josh Kelley Releases New Full-Length Album 'My Baby & The Band'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 13, 2020 If there is one piece of his life that singer-songwriter Josh Kelley is more than comfortable displaying, it’s how he feels about his family....
The BB King Blues Band & The BB King Estate Have Joined Forces
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020 The B.B. King Blues Band are thrilled to announce their new partnership with The B.B. King Estate. This joint venture now finds the two forces working together to bring the world The B.B. King Experience, the band's new working name. In addition to the upcoming world tour (dates listed below), the s...
BWW Interview: Billy Price Makes Gulf Coast Records Debut With DOG EAT DOG
by Tory Gates - September 03, 2019 'To have that kind of power, and that kind of control, and that kind of incredible musicality, it was what I wanted to be.' -- Billy Price, on James Brown...
Billy Price Releases New Album 'Dog Eat Dog'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 26, 2019 Renowned soul-blues singer Billy Price, whose new album, Dog Eat Dog, is released on Gulf Coast Records August 2, embarks on a year-long tour in support of the record, with a CD Release Party at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Thursday, August 1. Showtime: 8pm. Tickets: $15. Info: (410) 662-0069 or vis...
Craft Recordings Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Stax SOUL EXPLOSION
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019 1969 marked a year that was full of both trepidation and excitement for Stax Records. Just one year before, the Memphis soul outlet ended its relationship with musical giant Atlantic Records, effectively leaving the label as an independent entity, without a music catalog (which had previously includ...
Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab...
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output....
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output....
Concord & Rhino to Release 'Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration Of Stax'
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2017 On the heels of BBC's tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stax/Volt Revue's first tour of the UK, Concord Music Group and Rhino Entertainment (Warner Music Group's catalog division) are proud to announce Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration of Stax (set for release September 22nd) as part of...
Isaac Hayes being Honored with New Retrospective 'The Spirit Of Memphis (1962-1976)'
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017 Craft Recordings is proud to announce the forthcoming release of The Spirit of Memphis (1962-1976), chronicling the ascension of one of the most influential creative talents in music history, Isaac Hayes, who would have turned 75 this year.... |