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“Solving Problems,” the lead track from Brent Cobb's anticipated major label debut, premiered yesterday at NPR Music's “Songs We Love” series and can now be heard/shared via YouTube and purchased at iTunes. Of the track, NPR Music's Ann Powers praises, “'Solving Problems' is emblematic of the calm insights Cobb offers onShine On Rainy Day, an album genuinely worthy of comparisons to often-invoked names like Jesse Winchester and Kris Kristofferson.”

Lincoln Center Out of Doors, one of the country's longest-running outdoor summer festivals, will open its 46th season of free performances on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 pm with multi-faceted artist Patti Smith in an evening of words and music, joined by longtime musical collaborators Lenny Kaye and Tony Shanahan.

The Bird & The Rifle, the new album from Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Lori McKenna, is now available to pre-order. Each digital pre-order comes with immediate downloads of the title track as well as the lead track, “Wreck You.”  

Artists have been added to the schedule for Lincoln Center Out of Doors, one of the country's longest-running, free, summer outdoor festivals which opens its 46th season on July 20.  The popular festival will fill the plazas of Lincoln Center with a diverse range of music, dance, spoken word, and family events, featuring dozens of U.S., international, and local artists through August 7.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Wynonna and The Big Noise with Special Guest Scott DeCarlo-Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 8PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

?New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Wynonna and The Big Noise with Special Guest Scott DeCarlo-Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 8PM; Ladies of Laughter Presents NJ's Funniest Females-Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 8PM; The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6-Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Allen Stone: Radius Tour with Bernhoft at the Fox Theatre tonight, November 25th, 2015.

Laura Cantrell is back on tour with a residency at Atwood's in Boston every Tuesday through November 17th. In addition, she will play a in Philadelphia on 11/9 and in New York on 11/12.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Allen Stone: Radius Tour with Bernhoft at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, November 25th, 2015. Tickets are on sale September 25th for $22 advanced or $25 day of show.

'Mr. Rodriguez,' Rayland Baxter's new song inspired by legendary Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, recently premiered and can now be heard below!

'Once upon a time my dream was to play in a Rock and Roll Band...' begins the Patterson Hood-penned liner notes of the Drive-By Truckers new 5 LP / 3 CD live record. A deluxe album recorded over three nights at San Francisco's historic Fillmore Auditorium, It's Great To Be Alive! is 35 tracks of Drive-By Truckers history.

'Mr. Rodriguez,' Rayland Baxter's new song inspired by legendary Detroit musician Sixto Rodriguez, recently premiered and can now be heard below!

Lincoln Center Out of Doors one of the country's longest-running, free, summer outdoor festivals opens its 45th season on July 22, 2015. A range of concerts, dance performances, family events, related film screenings, talks, and an exhibition will be presented across three weeks, from July 22 - August 9.

JD McPherson's new music video for 'Head Over Heels' premiered  today via the Americana Music Association. Produced by Delo Creative, the video presents the latest single from McPherson's current, critically acclaimed album Let The Good Times Roll. Of the video, McPherson comments, 'We set up our equipment in a roller rink in South Oklahoma City, invited a bunch of folks who skate there regularly, and tried to channel The Sonics. It was a fun shoot.' Take a look at the music video below!

Rayland Baxter Confirms Shows in New York, Boston and DC

American music icon, five-time GRAMMY Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Wynonna Judd is teaming up with her union, SAG-AFTRA, and South by Southwest (SXSW) for an in-depth interview with NPR's Ann Powers and a very special intimate performance at the 2015 SXSW Music Conference and Festival, both to take place on Friday, March 20.

No Way There From Here, the new album from Nashville-born, New York City-based singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, is out now to widespread critical acclaim.

City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the SummerStage Showcase, a special event taking place at the Highline Ballroom tonight, January 9, 2014. In partnership with Santa Monica's Twilight Concerts at the Pier, the SummerStage Showcase will feature Country, Pop and Blues group Hurray for the Riff Raff, Roots Reggae and contemporary Cuban Son group Rebel Tumbao and DJ Joaquin Joe Claussell for a night of performances that will offer audiences a preview of the upcoming 2014 season of SummerStage.

City Parks Foundation has announced the SummerStage Showcase, a special event taking place at the Highline Ballroom on Thursday, January 9, 2014. In partnership with Santa Monica's Twilight Concerts at the Pier, the SummerStage Showcase will feature Pop, Acoustic Folk and Soulful R&B ingenue Yuna, Country, Pop and Blues group Hurray for the Riff Raff, Roots Reggae and contemporary Cuban Son group Rebel Tumbao and DJ Joaquin Joe Claussell for a night of performances that will offer audiences a preview of the upcoming 2014 season of SummerStage.