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Mama Zu Releases New Album 'Quilt Floor'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024 It has been six years since the untimely death from cancer of Those Darlins' frontwoman Jessi Zazu. The band's drummer Linwood Regensburg releases Quilt Floor (Thirty Tigers) - the project he and Zazu were working on in 2017 while she was sick, under the name Mama Zu. ... 
Katy Perry to Exit AMERICAN IDOL After Seven Seasons
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 Katy Perry's run on American Idol is coming to an end. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Perry broke the news that her seventh season on American Idol would be her last. Perry recently announced that she will be headlining the Rock in Rio music festival this fall, and has teased that her new al... 
Mama Zu Release New Single 'Make A Joke'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 Linwood Regensburg shares, “Make a Joke,” another tease of the forthcoming album Quilt Floor from Mama Zu. The LP represents the collaborative effort between Linwood and Jessi Zazu, the late frontwoman of Those Darlins, who tragically passed away from cancer. The album serves as a poignant culminati... 
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Announces ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin' In The Dark,” “An American Dream,” and many more. And now, the time has come for the band who has carried a torch... 
The Allman Betts Band Announces 2024 Spring Tour
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and a historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group's family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between... 
Joe Henderson's 'Power To The People' Sets 'Top Shelf' Reissue
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024 The saxophonist performs such originals as “Isotope,” “Afro-Centric” and the first recording of his classic “Black Narcissus,” alongside such legends as Herbie Hancock (piano, Fender Rhodes), Ron Carter (electric and acoustic bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), and Mike Lawrence (trumpet).... 
Rusty Gear Records Two New Songs With Artist Sax Player Evelyn Rubio Wire Road Studios Houston
by Michael Major - December 20, 2023 Rusty Gear Records Two New Songs With Artist Sax Player Evelyn Rubio. The two day recording session included eight of America's top musicians, including Paul English (piano), Rankin Peters (bass), Tyson Sheth (drums), Wayne Turner (lead guitar), Brian Thomas (Dobro), Thomas Hulten (Trombone), Brian ... 
John-Robert Debuts New EP 'Garden Snake'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 The wait is over for Garden Snake, the brand new EP from singer/songwriter John-Robert A collection of songs that skillfully blur the lines between acoustic folk and pop, Garden Snake features recent singles “Westward Bound” and “Sweet Child”. The album is out now and available via Nice Life. Plus, ... 
Mama Zu Release Album 'Quilt Floor'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 Work on the album started in early 2017 and was done in fits and spurts. By late summer, the pair had recorded and mixed an album to near-completion. Tragically, though, final work on the album was halted when Zazu passed away that September at the age of 28. The unfinished album was put back on the... 
Video: John-Robert Shares 'Sweet Child' Music Video From 'Garden Snake' EP
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Singer/songwriter John-Robert has shared a new music video for his latest single “Sweet Child”. “Sweet Child” is the lead single from John-Robert’s forthcoming EP Garden Snake, a collection of songs that recall his musical roots – skillfully blurring the lines between acoustic folk and pop.... 
John-Robert Releases New Single 'Sweet Child'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 28, 2023 John-Robert has announced a new EP Garden Snake, and single 'Sweet Child.' Find out more about the upcoming release here!... 
Katy Perry & Friends Host Inaugural Light up the Court Pickleball Tournament
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 The tournament kicked off with a round robin of players that included Jason Collins, Kate Hudson, James Valentine, Lauren Sanchez, Corey Gamble, Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara, Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe, local pickleball enthusiasts and several top professional pickleball players – Federico Staksrud... 
Ministry & Gary Numan To Bring One-Night-Only Performance To The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 02, 2023 Get ready for an unforgettable night of industrial metal music as Ministry and Gary Numan bring their 2024 North American Tour to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Don't miss this exclusive one-night-only performance on April 4th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 6th at 10 a.m. PST.... 
Mermaid Unveil Intimate Single 'On A Cloud'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 Even the greatest skeptic will believe in soulmates upon hearing Brittany Campbell and Candace Quarrels’ story. After individually winding their way through the worlds of theater and Broadway, appearing in major shows such as A Christmas Carol and The Book Of Mormon, the duo met while starring in th... 
From Ashes to New Announce 'The Blackout Tour PT. 1' With Special Guests the Word Alive, Catch Your Breath & Ekoh
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023 Following the recent release of their new, critically acclaimed #1-charting album BLACKOUT via Better Noise Music, rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining tour in late fall/early winter with support from rockers The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and heart-hop artist Ekoh.... 
Joey Alexander Announces New Album 'Continuance'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023 It is the first album that the Bali, Indonesia-born pianist, composer and bandleader has recorded with his regular touring trio of Kris Funn on upright bass and John Davis on drums, a group with whom he has played hundreds of gigs over the past four years. They are augmented on four tracks by GRAMMY... 
Brandy Clark, Janelle Monae & More Join Brandi Carlile's Girls Just Wanna Weekend Lineup
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 The lineup includes performances by Carlile, Janelle Monae, Sarah McLachlan, Lucius, Allison Russell, Celisse, KT Tunstall, Wendy & Lisa, corook, Monica Martin, Tish Melton, SistaStrings and SmallTown Strings as well as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandy Clark and Kim Richey guest starring as “Titans of ... 
Ray Scott Releases 11th Studio Album 'Billboards & Brake Lights' in November
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023 Produced by Jim “Moose” Brown, Billboards & Brake Lights features a litany of musical giants, including three-time CMA Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor on fiddle and mandolin, and Musicians Hall of Fame member (and 14-time ACM Drummer of the Year recipient) Eddie Bayers.... 
PINK FOOTAGE Reveal Debut Single 'Stuck'
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 Liverpool four-piece - PINK FOOTAGE - have unveiled “Stuck”, the band’s debut single under their new moniker. Recorded between Yellowbird Studios, RPM Studios and Michael’s own flat, “Stuck” was mixed and mastered by Michael and engineered by Peter Harrison and Connor Dickson.... 
Oh He Dead Announces New LP & Tour With Devon Gilfillian
by Michael Major - July 17, 2023 Produced by Paul Rogers and Jimmy Mansfield (Medium Build, DOUBLECAMP) and recorded in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at Red Giraffe Studios, Oh He Dead’s sophomore album pays homage to classic bands Earth, Wind, and Fire and Parliament Funkadelic, with a nod to the pop production of Still Woozy and Remi W... 
Video: Amanda Stewart Releases 'Barn Crazy' with Official Music Video
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023 Amanda Stewart has shared the final single from her forthcoming 12-track album Venom. Arriving with an intimate, circle setting music video of the musicians performing together in the studio, the track displays Amanda’s skills as a witty and clever songwriter as she draws the parallel between the be... 
Brandi Carlile's 'Girls Just Wanna Weekend' to Return in January 2024
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 The fifth anniversary event includes a new host resort, Barceló, which will accommodate all attendees on one property. The closed campus “Brandi Land” at Barceló will provide additional opportunity for immersion as well as a bespoke custom concert venue, direct beach access, additional activations o... 
Katy Perry Two New Tracks For Debut Album 'One of the Boys' Anniversary
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Katy Perry is celebrating the 15th anniversary of her debut album, 'One of the Boys,' by releasing a new deluxe edition of the album. The release features two new tracks, 'Cup of Coffee' and 'I Think I'm Ready.'... 
Jazz Is Dead Releases New Single 'No End' Off of Tony Allen JID018 Produced by Adrian Younge
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... 
Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... |
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