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John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 That willingness to confront pays off handsomely on Rumble Strip, which combines Leventhal's distinctive, lyrical guitar work, full-band productions with and without vocals, solo guitar pieces that draw on Leventhal's love for classical music and Anglican hymns, and humid blasts of Southern soul, co...
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Kick Off 51st Year With New Version Of Iconic Hit, 'Jackie Blue'
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2023 The Ozark Mountain Daredevils mark their 51st year by bringing their past, present and future together into “Jackie Blue 2,” a newly-recorded version of their iconic song. Available now on all major streaming platforms, “Jackie Blue 2” updates the 1975 hit with the vocals of Molly Healey, who has be...
Wonky Tonk's 'Mister Peabody Strikes Again' to Benefit Appalachian Farmers
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 “Mister Peabody Strikes Again,” by singer/songwriter Wonky Tonk, first appeared on the 2011 album Music for the Mountains 2, a regional compilation album and concert involving multiple artists, which raised money to oppose mountaintop coal mining....
Bonnie Raitt Announces 'Just Like That' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022 Bonnie Raitt will return to the live stage with Just Like That… a national tour in 2022 that just launched in April, running through November which includes music from her brand new studio album, ‘Just Like That...’ and has captured the attention of fans and critics alike while it scores on sales ch...
Mark Erelli Releases Wistful 'Not Quite Christmas'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli knows that even in the most normal and prosperous of years, the holidays can be a sad and lonely time for some — and this year has only complicated how we’re all feeling about the holiday season....
Julien's Auctions Announces Online Charity Auction, 'Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitting Music Health Alliance'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 Julien’s Auctions recently launched the exclusive, online charity auction Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitting Music Health Alliance at juliensauctions.com for advance bidding....
Mark Erelli Unveils a New Music Video for 'The River Always Wins'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 13, 2020 Boston-based singer/songcrafter Mark Erelli has unveiled a new music video for “The River Always Wins,” a track from his highly-acclaimed new album, Blindsided. 'I wrote this song with Berklee College of Music professor and singer/songwriter Susan Cattaneo,” Erelli told Folk Alley, who premiered the...
Chelsea Williams Announces New Album Out This May
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2020 Chelsea Williams has announced the May 8th release of her new album Beautiful and Strange, via Blue Elan Records. A testament to the Los Angeles singer/songwriter's catchy pop sensibilities, Beautiful and Strange also draws on her eclectic musical palette with hints of roots, jazz and psychedelia. T...
Mark Erelli Unveils Title Track of Forthcoming EP 'Blindsided'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 21, 2020 Today, Mark Erelli unveils “Blindsided,” the title track and latest single from his forthcoming LP, out march 27th via Soundly Music. “The word has negative connotations, but I thought it would be interesting to use it in the context of a love song,” the award-winning singer/songwriter told The Blue...
Mark Erelli Previews LP 'Blindsided' with Single A Little Kindness
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020 Award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Erelli has released “A Little Kindness,” a track from his forthcoming LP Blindsided, due out March 27th via Soundly Music. “Boston-based musician Mark Erelli is known for both his songwriting acumen and his ability to bring that talent to co-writing sessions with...
Seth Glier Releases New Single 'Stages'
by Abigail Charpentier - January 10, 2020 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Seth Glier hasreleased a new single. Entitled 'Stages', the new release draws upon traditional roots music while adding experimental instrumentation and pop sensibility, for a unique exploration of sound. Glier has been descried by NPR as having an 'otherworldly' v...
'Heal The Music Day' Raises More Than $400,000 For Music Health Alliance
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2019 Led by multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley, 2019's 3rd annual a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? raised over $400,000 for Music Health Alliance (MHA). Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? highlights the music community's efforts to provide fin...
Ty Herndon Releases New Cover Of WALKING IN MEMPHIS
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019 Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Ty Herndon has released a new track, “Walking In Memphis.' The third single from his upcoming album, Got It Covered, the song was originally written and performed by Marc Cohn. 'I have been a huge fan of Marc Cohn and his writing for a long time,' writes He...
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Makes Surprise Appearance at Beale Street Music Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 05, 2019 Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance yesterday, May 4, at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis....
Erik Koskinen Releases New Single 'Darlin''
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 25, 2019 Minnesota songsmith Erik Koskinen premiered the rustic new single 'Darlin'' today via GLIDE ahead of its release this Friday. The track is featured on Koskinen's new albumBurning The Deal set to arrive June 28 via Real Phonic Records/Tone Tree Music. Produced by Koskinen andBernie Larsen (Melissa Et...
The Blind Boys of Alabama Comes to Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
by Tori Hartshorn - November 13, 2018 The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a... |