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The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra to Play Birdland in February Photo The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra to Play Birdland in February
by Michael Major - December 26, 2023

Collectively, both Pete and his long-time bandmates have performed with some of the world's most famous big bands, including those led by Maria Schneider, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Jimmy Heath, John Fedchock, Lionel Hampton, Mike Holober, and others through the years....

Buddy Rich's 'Birdland' LP To Be Re-Released On Limited Edition Translucent Red Vinyl Photo Buddy Rich's 'Birdland' LP To Be Re-Released On Limited Edition Translucent Red Vinyl
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023

Lightyear Entertainment and Lobitos Creek Ranch, in association with Scabeba Entertainment and the Buddy Rich Estate, have announced the release of a special limited-edition version of the best-selling live album “Birdland” featuring Buddy Rich and his Killer Force Band at the peak of their performi...

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release New Single 'All The Money In The World' Photo Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release New Single 'All The Money In The World'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023

“All The Money In The World” was written by Holcomb and Dave Barnes (Carrie Underwood, Marren Morris, Blake Shelton). The new album was recorded in Asheville, NC at Echo Mountain Studios with Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson) producing and is the band’s ninth....

Brian May's 'Another World' Revisited With Remastered Gold Series Reissue Photo Brian May's 'Another World' Revisited With Remastered Gold Series Reissue
by Michael Major - February 24, 2022

Restored by Bob Ludwig, the album will be reissued in multiple formats, including 1-CD and – on 180g heavyweight black vinyl – 1-LP versions. The 2CD Deluxe set adds Another Disc (mastered by Adam Ayan), while a 2-CD + 1-LP Collector’s Edition includes both CDs and a sky-blue vinyl LP in a 12” lift ...

Gordon Goodwin to Release New 5-Song EP, THE RESET Photo Gordon Goodwin to Release New 5-Song EP, THE RESET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2021

Multiple Grammy/Emmy Award winner Gordon Goodwin returns to forefront of adventurous compositions and modern jazz with 'The Reset,' an urgent and topical 5-song EP, a bold foray into the intersection of composition and improvisation, a futuristic excursion brimming with purpose and cursive....

Key West's Ericson Holt to Release '99 Degrees' Photo Key West's Ericson Holt to Release '99 Degrees'
by TV News Desk - June 10, 2021

He added guitar to his repertoire with a bit of help from his cousin, a gifted Chet Atkins style player, who taught him the Nashville number system of writing out chord charts. ...

Tom Kennedy Set to Release 'Stories' June 11 Photo Tom Kennedy Set to Release 'Stories' June 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 19, 2021

To breathe life into these new pieces, Kennedy enlisted lifelong St. Louis friends Dave Weckl and Roger Guth (drums) and Jay Oliver (keyboards), along with some of the brilliant players whose paths he’s crossed along the way....

Multi-Instrumentalist Howard Johnson Dies at 79 Photo Multi-Instrumentalist Howard Johnson Dies at 79
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021

Howard Johnson, veteran jazz musician, tuba innovator and founding member of the Saturday Night Live band, died at home in New York on Jan. 11, 2021, following a long illness, according to his longtime partner, Nancy Olewine. ...

Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Photo Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Watley and Many More at Blue Note
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019

September brings some of music's most iconic female performers including Motown stars Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lady of Soul Oleta Adams and '80s icon Jody Watley. Local artists include the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Henry Kapono presenting his Artist 2 Artist Concert Series featuring Blayne Asin...

Steven Van Zandt's Two-Volume LILLYHAMMER Score Out Today Photo Steven Van Zandt's Two-Volume LILLYHAMMER Score Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019

For his starring role in Netflix's groundbreaking first original series, 'Lilyhammer,' actormusician Steven Van Zandt explored uncharted waters as a New York mobster who flees to Norway under the witness protection program. In addition to acting in, co-writing and co-producing the acclaimed show as ...

Little Steven Shares Songs From LILYHAMMER Score Photo Little Steven Shares Songs From LILYHAMMER Score
by Tori Hartshorn - June 26, 2019

As Little Steven gets ready to embark on his North American Summer Of Sorcery tour in support of the recently released new album, the ever-prolific Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer is excited to share two more songs from his forthcoming score for 'Lilyhammer,' Netflix's first-ever series that actormusici...

Steven Van Zandt To Release LILYHAMMER Soundtracks Photo Steven Van Zandt To Release LILYHAMMER Soundtracks
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2019

For his starring role in Netflix's groundbreaking first original series, Lilyhammer, actor/musician Steven Van Zandt explored uncharted waters as a New York mobster who flees to Norway under the witness protection program. In addition to acting in, co-writing and co-producing the acclaimed show, the...

The Country Music Association Announces 'Introducing Nashville' Shows Photo The Country Music Association Announces 'Introducing Nashville' Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019

The Country Music Association, which recently announced its new international artist-focused touring series, Introducing Nashville, has added back-to-back performances at Blue Note Tokyo in Japan on Saturday, March 30 featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson and Lindsay Ell. Prior to Japan, Introducing ...

The Country Music Association Announces New International Artist Touring Series, 'Int Photo The Country Music Association Announces New International Artist Touring Series, 'Introducing Nashville'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2018

The Country Music Association has announced its new international artist-focused touring series, aptly titled Introducing Nashville, which launches in March of 2019 in Australia and New Zealand featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell and Tenille Townes (Australia leg only) followed by an i...

MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam Photo MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2019, which will be held April 25-28. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...












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