Eric Clapton News

Britain, late-1970s. The country is deeply divided over immigration. The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength.

Renowned producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and sideman Dirk Powell is releasing his first album on Compass Records today. WHEN I WAIT FOR YOU, included in NPR New Music Friday's “New and Notable” releases today, confirms why Powell has achieved near legendary status in the international roots music scene. While his bonds with Louisiana and with the mountains of Kentucky are unmistakable, so is his far-reaching vision and ability to translate the essence of tradition for modern audiences that need the timeless and sustaining messages that tradition brings.

Today, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer, piano virtuoso and first-call session superstar Matt Rollings announced his first album in over 30 years Matt Rollings Mosaic will be released on limited edition, numbered 180g vinyl.

This exclusive charity auction to benefit MusiCares, the charitable foundation which provides aid to artists and music community professionals in times of need.

Joe Bonamassa is no stranger to the Royal Albert Hall, having played there six times in his career to date a?" so it seemed only right that he join the Royal Albert Home concert line-up before the current series makes way for two weeks of the BBC Proms. Bonamassa has performed extensively from a young age, opening for BB King aged 12 with his band Smokina?? Joe Bonamassa, and joining forces with the sons of Miles Davies, Robby Krieger, and Berry Oakley to form the band Bloodline before he turned 18.

Today, The Rolling Stones announced details of their previously unreleased 1989 concert film Steel Wheels Live – Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The Quarantine All-Stars, an amazing, legendary and award-winning group of musicians, have come together for a one-of-a-kind All-Star Band collaboration.

Today, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer, piano virtuoso and first-call session superstar Matt Rollings released a new recording of 'That Lucky Old Sun' featuring Lyle Lovett, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Willie Nelson

Over 1,500 British musicians have signed an open letter to U.K. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden, asking for support for the live music industry.

Legendary British Blues Rock band Savoy Brown led by founding member Kim Simmonds, announces the August 28 release of their exciting new album, “Ain't Done Yet”, on Quarto Valley Records.

Eric Clapton and B.B. King first performed together in NYC in 1967. Over 30 years later, in 1999, the two longtime friends joined forces to create a collection of all new studio recordings of blues classics and contemporary songs. The resulting album Riding with the King would be released in June 2000 and go onto sell over 2 million copies in the U.S. and win the GRAMMY Award® for Best Traditional Blues Album.

The Everett Herald has reported that the Historic Everett Theatre will be live-streaming performances to help bring in revenue, as the theater has been closed for live performances since March. 

While you may have never heard his name, you've almost certainly heard his music. Michael Silverman is one of the most streamed and downloaded instrumentalists in the world, with over six billion streams on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. His classical recordings can be heard in hundreds of televisions during film productions, including “The Good Wife,” “Two and a Half Men” and “American Horror Story.”

While you may have never heard his name, you've almost certainly heard his music. Michael Silverman is one of the most streamed and downloaded instrumentalists in the world, with over six billion streams on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon.

Mark Seibert is currently one of the most asked musical actors with a fan base mainly in Germany and Austria. He was recently doing leading roles such as Edward Lewis in a?oePretty Womana??, Count von Krolock in a?oeTanz der Vampirea??, the Death in a?oeElisabetha??, or he developed the role of a?oeSchikanedera?? together with Stephen Schwartz in the musical of the same title in Vienna. His solo concerts or those with colleagues and friends are usually sold out within minutes.

Mark Seibert is currently one of the most asked musical actors with a fan base mainly in Germany and Austria. He was recently doing leading roles such as Edward Lewis in a?oePretty Womana??, Count von Krolock in a?oeTanz der Vampirea??, the Death in a?oeElisabetha??, or he developed the role of a?oeSchikanedera?? together with Stephen Schwartz in the musical of the same title in Vienna. His solo concerts or those with colleagues and friends are usually sold out within minutes.

Mark Seibert is currently one of the most asked musical actors with a fan base mainly in Germany and Austria. He was recently doing leading roles such as Edward Lewis in a?oePretty Womana??, Count von Krolock in a?oeTanz der Vampirea??, the Death in a?oeElisabetha??, or he developed the role of a?oeSchikanedera?? together with Stephen Schwartz in the musical of the same title in Vienna. His solo concerts or those with colleagues and friends are usually sold out within minutes.

The Dresden Music Festival turns the internet into a concert hall tomorrow, May 16, 2020. Cellist Jan Vogler, Artistic Director of the Festival, invites audiences in Dresden and all over the world to join him and co-hosts Ute Lemper, Katja Riemann and Martin Brambach beginning at 12:00PM New York / 5:00PM London / 6 pm Dresden for Music Never Sleeps Dresden Music Festival, a 24-Hour Livestream Festival.

On June 19 Radnor & Lee, the musical project of Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother, Happythankyoumoreplease, Hunters streaming now on Amazon, etc) and Ben Lee (Noise Addict), will release their anticipated sophomore album Golden State on Flower Moon Records, run by Azure Ray's Maria Taylor.

Today, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer, piano virtuoso and first-call session superstar Matt Rollings released the official video for 'Wade In The Water' featuring The War and Treaty and The Blind Boys of Alabama.