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Slash Sets S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Slash sets an all-star lineup for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival featuring Warren Haynes, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric Gales, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. On all dates, SLASH will perform alongside his Blues band....
The Reverend Shawn Amos Shares New Track 'Back To The Beginning' Featuring The McCrary Sisters From Upcoming Album 'Soul Brother No. 1'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024 The NAACP award-winning author, Grammy-nominated producer, The Reverend Shawn Amos shares his new track “Back To The Beginning,” the second single from his upcoming album Soul Brother No. 1. The song builds from a slow-burning soul groove to a revelatory crescendo courtesy of the celebrated Nashvill...
Taj Mahal Releases New Live Recording Of Classic 'Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 The track, which was originally released on the critically acclaimed album Phantom Blues, features vocals from Taj and GRAMMY nominated guitarist and vocalist Trey Hensley who breathe new life into this classic country soul Taj fan favorite. The song also became a runaway streaming hit, with million...
Kyshona Releases New Track 'Comin' Out Swingin' (Ft. Kelvin Armstrong)'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 KYSHONA releases new track 'Comin' Out Swingin' (ft. Kelvin Armstrong)' and announces upcoming tour dates. Don't miss her highly anticipated LP, 'Legacy,' set to release on April 26 via Soundly Music....
Kyshona Will Release Highly Anticipated LP 'Legacy' in April
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 Nashville-based artist/music therapist/activist Kyshona announced her highly-anticipated, forthcoming LP, Legacy. Co-produced with GRAMMY-nominated producer/engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Inspired by Kyshona's ancestral history, her family members, and her communities, Legacy chronicles Kyshona's jo...
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Set Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers....
Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and hi...
The Prine Family Reveals Schedule for 2023 'You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023 In addition to previously announced shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October 8), The Basement East (October 9) and the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 10, Prine’s birthday), the four-day gathering will also include several special events such as official pop-ups, ...
Mexican-American Musician Nic Clark Releases Sophomore Studio Album
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023 Produced by guitar-phenom Charlie Hunter in his new hometown of Greensboro, NC and set for release on Little Village, Everybody's Buddy is a reflection of an everyday Generation Z kid trying his best while facing unsurmountable challenges that most Americans deal with daily. Nic Clark pours his emot...
Circle Network Announces One-Time TV Special Celebrating the 130th Year of the Iconic Ryman Auditorium
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023 The special will feature music stars, actors and artists Carly Pearce, Vince Gill, Kelsea Ballerini, Ketch Secor, Keb’ Mo’, Charles Esten, Emmylou Harris, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, the late Leslie Jordan and more telling their own personal anecdotes about the venue and what it’s ...
Craft Recordings Announces 'Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium is an expansive overview of American Black roots music. Produced by author, professor, and GRAMMY®-nominated music historian Dr. Ted Olson, along with GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, and author Scott Billington, Birthright offers an introduction to the r...
Keb' Mo' Earns Best Americana Album GRAMMY Nomination for Album 'Good To Be…'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 Yesterday, five-time GRAMMY winner Keb’ Mo’ was nominated for Best Americana Album for his critically-acclaimed album Good To Be... that was released earlier this year via Rounder Records. The nomination is his 12th overall and follows winning the Best Americana Album Grammy in 2020 for his album Ok...
Justin Saladino Band Releases 'Honest Lies' Album
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 Honest Lies, the new album from Montreal-based blues, and roots rock guitarist, songwriter and bandleader, Justin Saladino. The ten songs on the Ariel Posen (The Bros. Landreth) produced album, Honest Lies, explore themes surrounding interpersonal relationships, social and political issues, the perc...
Justin Saladino Band Releases New Single 'Let You Go'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 Montreal-based blues, soul and roots-rock guitarist, songwriter and bandleader, Justin Saladino has released his newest single, “Let You Go,” which features a driving kick drum, rumbling slide lines, and folky vocal harmonies. The ten original songs on the album are produced by Ariel Posen (The Bros...
Gregg Allman to Release 'All My Friends' 4-LP Vinyl Box Set
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 The concert recording was released later that year on CD and video. Now, for the first time, All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman will be available on vinyl. The four-LP box set will be released and a number of limited-edition color variants will be offered for purchase....
The Brother Brothers Announce New Album 'Cover to Cover'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 Adam and David Moss began earning Everly Brothers comparisons long before they officially joined their voices together as folk duo The Brother Brothers. But not even the late Phil and Don Everly, one of the greatest DNA-sharing duos in modern music history, could claim the kind of vocal symmetry Ada...
VIDEO: Keb' Mo' Releases Performance Video of 'Marvelous To Me' From New Album 'Good To Be'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022 Keb’ Mo’ released a live performance video for the contemplative and optimistic “Marvelous To Me” from his critically acclaimed new album Good To Be out now via Rounder Records. Keb’ Mo’ is currently in the midst of a European tour and will kick off a US tour this June, including a number of dates s...
Gaby Moreno Releases New Single 'Si En El Fondo'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 Leading up to her seventh full-length studio album release, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Gaby Moreno has given us another glimpse into the album with the release of “Si En El Fondo,” the second single from the upcoming 11-song, Alegoría. Listen to the new single now!...
Leon Bridges & The National to Headline Moon River Music Festival
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 The 2022 list of Moon River performers includes Leon Bridges, The National, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Band of Horses, Local Natives, Zach Bryan, Greensky Bluegrass, Lucius, Charley Crockett, Keb' Mo', Mat Kearney, Briston Maroney, JP Saxe, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Hiss Golden Messenger, Wild Riv...
Gaby Moreno Releases 'Nobody's Wrong'
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022 Showcasing a new musical layer to her colorful career, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Gaby Moreno has released “Nobody’s Wrong” — the rock ‘n’ roll-infused single — from her new album, Alegoría. The self-produced, 11-song Alegoría — songs in both English and Spanish exploring themes of hope, love, and ...
GRAMMY Award-Winning Gaby Moreno Announces Full-Length Album 'Alegoría'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022 The self-produced Alegoría — songs in both English and Spanish exploring themes of hope, love, nostalgia and desolation — marks her first new album since 2019’s ¡Spangled!. The new album features her guitar heroes Marc Ribot and Davíd Garza, among others. Pre-save the new album now!...
Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022 The historic Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. will induct country legend Bobby Bare. Bare’s star will be revealed on the walkway at Music City Walk of Fame Park located in SoBro amongst fellow inductees Dierks Bentley, Keb’ Mo’ and Connie Smith. The park is located directly across from th...
Old Crow Medicine Show to Return With New Album 'Paint This Town'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 The band also shares a music video for the album’s title track “Paint This Town,” a swinging anthem that fully embodies the band’s carefree troublemaking over the last two decades. The video was directed by Travis Nicholson and turns back time to show younger versions of the band's six members. Watc...
G. Love Release Singles from New Album 'Coming Back Home For Christmas!'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021 Today, G. Love announced he will release a brand new holiday album Coming Back Home For Christmas! on November 26 via Thirty Tigers. In celebration of the forthcoming album, G. Love released two new singles “FreezeBQ” and “Christmas Joint.” Pre-order the new album now!...
Blues Traveler Release New Album 'Traveler's Blues' Today
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2021 On July 30th, Blues Traveler will release Traveler's Blues a collection of re-imagined and re-charged classics from The American Blues Songbook (on Round Hill Records) and featuring special guests Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Warren Haynes and Keb' Mo' as well as Rita Wilson and John Scofield who jo... |