News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Latest Articles


MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lu Photo MerleFest Shares Full 2024 Lineup, Adds Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR And More
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

MerleFest's full 2024 lineup includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Larkin Poe, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski Band, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicest...

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers Release New Single 'Because It's Christmas Time' Photo Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers Release New Single 'Because It's Christmas Time'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023

Because It's Christmas Time, the new single from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, is now available. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive release....

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance Photo 'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023

The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Stompin’ Ground” was produced by the film’s ...

Ash Beck's Band Silver Sonic To Release New Single 'Sister Mercy' Photo Ash Beck's Band Silver Sonic To Release New Single 'Sister Mercy'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022

The band is fronted by singer/songwriter Ash Beck with lyrics that are wrapped in a well-crafted riff centric writing style, penned with great musicianship and delivered with a vivacious spirit.  It’s all about the Jet Set Lifestyle, high flying supersonic jets and the silver tone of Humbucker guita...

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS Photo Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell...

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack Photo Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022

The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee...

New Yorker Illustrator David Heatley Announces Solo Debut Album Photo New Yorker Illustrator David Heatley Announces Solo Debut Album
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022

Life Our Own Way is the debut full-length solo debut from David Heatley, better known to the public at large for his work as a cartoonist and animation director. The album was recorded at Piety Street Recording in Henderson, Louisiana with additional recording done at Marigny Studios and House of 1,...

Billy Blue Records Announces New Focus Track from Carolina Blue 'Raining In Roanoke' Photo Billy Blue Records Announces New Focus Track from Carolina Blue 'Raining In Roanoke'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 05, 2021

Billy Blue Records announces the release of a new focus track from Carolina Blue's chart-topping album, Take Me Back....

Peter Stampfel Releasing 100-Song Box Set of New Recordings Photo Peter Stampfel Releasing 100-Song Box Set of New Recordings
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 05, 2021

Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century is a 100 song collection produced by iconic indie producer/arranger Mark Bingham (R.E.M., Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithful, Hal Wilner...) recorded over the course of nearly 20 years....

Joe Mullins Announces New Member of The Radio Ramblers Photo Joe Mullins Announces New Member of The Radio Ramblers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 13, 2020

The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) 2019 Entertainers of the Year, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, announce the departure of founding member Mike Terry....

LISTEN: Selena Rosanbalm Releases Self-Titled Album Photo LISTEN: Selena Rosanbalm Releases Self-Titled Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 09, 2020

Selena Rosanbalm has taken a break from making music for the past few years while processing a traumatic loss....

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Announce Live Album Photo Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Announce Live Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2020

Tennessee troubadour Drew Holcomb and his band The Neighbors are thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new live album, Live At The Tennessee Theatre...

Peter Stampfel Will Release 100 Songs Covering 100 Years of Music Photo Peter Stampfel Will Release 100 Songs Covering 100 Years of Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020

Peter Stampfel's 20 Century is a 100 song collection produced by iconic indie producer Mark Bingham (R.E.M., Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithful, Hal Wilner...) recorded over the course of nearly 20 years....

Heartland Network to Host The Desert City Ramblers EP Release Party Photo Heartland Network to Host The Desert City Ramblers EP Release Party
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

The Desert City Ramblers' self-titled debut EP is set to hit tomorrow, Friday, June 5, and the band will celebrate by performing a live release party on the Heartland Network's Facebook page at noon Central that day. The lunchtime concert will include performances of all five songs on the EP and sto...

The Desert City Ramblers Postpone Radio Tour Photo The Desert City Ramblers Postpone Radio Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

In light of current health concerns, and out of an abundance of caution regarding public travel, The Desert City Ramblers and Crane Kick Records have decided to take the band's radio promo tour in a new and unique direction. The Ramblers and their management team have started taking steps to “visit”...

Desert City Ramblers Release Debut Single Photo Desert City Ramblers Release Debut Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2020

Talent, hard work and a certain unity of spirit are the key ingredients that make a band successful, and The Desert City Ramblers possess exactly that. The shared creative vision that encompasses so much more than lyrics and chords is blazingly evident on this six-man band's rowdy, upbeat debut sing...

Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List! Photo Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categor...

Chris Hillman to Perform at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Photo Chris Hillman to Perform at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 01, 2019

Four-time Grammy nominee and folk/rock innovator Chris Hillman chronicles his storied music career alongside long-time musical partner Herb Pedersen at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts....

Grammy Winners Lost Bayou Ramblers Touring U.S., Releasing Doc & Live Album DVD/CD Photo Grammy Winners Lost Bayou Ramblers Touring U.S., Releasing Doc & Live Album DVD/CD
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019

Lost Bayou Ramblers, the Grammy-winning, aggressively progressive yet adamantly traditional Cajun band, are celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a group with select tour dates and the release of a deluxe DVD/CD package comprising the On Va Continuer! documentary and Asteur live album. There will al...

Levee Bandits Release GRANNY MAE Single Photo Levee Bandits Release GRANNY MAE Single
by Tori Hartshorn - March 01, 2019

The sophomore single from the Levee Bandits, 'Granny Mae' is a remix of Lost Bayou Ramblers' track 'Granny Smith' from their Grammy Award winning albumKalenda being released by Nouveau Electric Records on Mardi Gras day, 2019. Produced by Louisiana vaporwave artist/remixer IMAGINE I AM; the track wa...

New Music from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, with Del McCoury Photo New Music from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, with Del McCoury
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2019

Billy Blue Records is pleased to announce the February 1st release of “The Guitar Song,” the first radio single from For The Record, the forthcoming, 12-song album from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers....

Cumberland Music Collective Announces Acquisition of KCA Artists Photo Cumberland Music Collective Announces Acquisition of KCA Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019

 Cumberland Music Collective is proud to announce its acquisition of Nashville's premier acoustic music agency, KCA Artists. CMC will continue to book legendary acts, such as The Seldom Scene, Radney Foster, Blue Highway, and The Fairfield Four, in addition to greatly diversifying their roster. ...

Lost Bayou Ramblers Releasing Original Score To Film Doc Premiering On PBS 1/14 Photo Lost Bayou Ramblers Releasing Original Score To Film Doc Premiering On PBS 1/14
by Tori Hartshorn - January 09, 2019

This coming Monday January 14, 10:00-11:00PM EST will see the television premier of RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE - the documentary by award winning film-making team Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer (Plagues and Pleasures of the  Salton Sea and Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone) and co-director Quin...

Louisiana's Rayo Brothers Releasing 3rd Album Of Folk and Country Roots Music Photo Louisiana's Rayo Brothers Releasing 3rd Album Of Folk and Country Roots Music
by Tori Hartshorn - January 07, 2019

The Rayo Brothers will be releasing their third long player, Victim & Villain, March 29 on Louis Michot's Nouveau Electric Records imprint. The new album was recorded at Maurice, Louisiana's renowned Dockside Studio by Grammy-winning engineer Tony Daigle who also mixed the set. Michot of Grammy-winn...

REVIVAL: THE SAM BUSH STORY To Be Released Digitally 11/1 via Amazon Photo REVIVAL: THE SAM BUSH STORY To Be Released Digitally 11/1 via Amazon
by Tori Hartshorn - October 29, 2018

There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff.  Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers.  Only one progressive hippie allying ...












Videos


Recommended For You