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NY Singer/Songwriter Mark Newman to Perform in China with The Dave Keyes Band
by Macon Prickett - Jul 2, 2018

As he gets ready for the release of his latest LP “Empirical Truth” (set to drop in late August or early September via Danal Music) - multi-talented singer/songwriter and guitarist Mark Newman is heading to China for a string of dates performing in the Dave Keyes Band beginning Wednesday, July 4th! (Full List of Tour Dates Below)

VIDEO: Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival PoWoW! Highlights Video Featuring Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Chaka Khan, & More
by Macon Prickett - Apr 26, 2018

As a special TBT look back on Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2018, today the festival is revealing a highlights video from their star-studded annual PoWoW! set. PoWoW! is a once-in-a-lifetime superstar collaboration that brings top artists together for an ultimate jam session. This year saw hip-hop legends The Roots & Snoop Dogg leading the evening, performing with an array of special guests that spanned the genres of hip-hop, funk and soul. The Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan, took the stage and to perform a few of her classic hits. Rounding out the megawatt lineup was Big Gigantic's saxophonist Dominic Lalli, the exceptionally talented New Orleans' multi-instrumentalist Trombone Shorty, and jazz great Cory Henry. 

Kandace Springs Releases BLACK ORCHID EP Out Today
by Macon Prickett - Apr 20, 2018

Singer and pianist Kandace Springs offers her fans a taste of her forthcoming sophomore album due out later this year with the release of her Black Orchid EP, featuring three brand new tracks produced by Karriem Riggins that are available to stream or download today. Kandace delivers a pair of inspired covers with her simmering take on The Stylistics' “People Make the World Go Round” and a radiant performance of the Roberta Flack-popularized torch song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” (a crowd favorite at Kandace's live shows), along with the ruminative “Black Orchid” which highlights the acoustic strum of guitarist-songwriter Jesse Harris (who struck GRAMMY gold with Norah Jones by penning her breakout hit “Don't Know Why”). Watch the video for “People Make The World Go Round” HERE.

Porter Carroll, Jr. Comes to Feinstein's 54 Below.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Porter Carroll, Jr in The Evolution of Cabaret. On March 23rd 2017, at 7:00pm. Porter Carroll, Jr. founder of Atlantic Starr the Rhythm and Blues Hit machine from the 70's and 80's and performing world wide in his brand new roll with the number one selling duo in Music history Hall & Oates as their percussionist and vocalist returns to Feinstein's/54 below by popular demand in 'The Evolution of Cabaret', featuring a tasty musical panoply that runs the gamut from R& B and improvisational Jazz to soul, funk, blues, Rock & Roll and more.

Mark Newman To Open For British Blues Rock Great Robin Trower at The Paramount 3/25
by Macon Prickett - Mar 21, 2018

As Spring has officially kicked off, Long Islander's will get a chance to catch the rootsy Americana stylings of singer/songwriter and guitarist Mark Newman THIS WEEKEND on Sunday, March 25th at Huntington's sprawling live music mecca The Paramount (370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743) at 7PM!

Porter Carroll, Jr. Takes the Stage At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Porter Carroll, Jr in The Evolution of Cabaret. On March 23rd 2017, at 7:00pm. Porter Carroll, Jr. founder of Atlantic Starr the Rhythm and Blues Hit machine from the 70's and 80's and performing world wide in his brand new roll with the number one selling duo in Music history Hall & Oates as their percussionist and vocalist returns to Feinstein's/54 below by popular demand in 'The Evolution of Cabaret', featuring a tasty musical panoply that runs the gamut from R& B and improvisational Jazz to soul, funk, blues, Rock & Roll and more.

30th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference Breaks Attendance Records For Second Straight Year
by Macon Prickett - Feb 21, 2018

Folk Alliance International (FAI) broke attendance records for a second straight year as it celebrated 30 years of community and song during the organization's annual five-day conference February 14-18, at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, MO. View the photo gallery from the conference week.

Folk Alliance International Announces 2018 International Folk Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - Feb 15, 2018

Folk Alliance International (FAI) kicked off its 30th Annual Conference tonight with the International Folk Music Awards Show held for the first time at Kansas City's historic Folly Theater.   

Frank Shiner Comes to Iridium with Special Guest Gene Cornish of the Rascals
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2018

With the success of his single and video, 'Rainy Night in Georgia,' multiple sold-out shows, a slew of strong reviews and Grammy considerations in 7 different categories, Frank Shiner will be hitting the musical landmark Iridium in New York City Friday, February 2, to perform his sophomore album Lonely Town Lonely Street produced by 12x Grammy Winner Jay Newland. The Rascals great and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Gene Cornish will be joining Frank on stage as a special guest for three Rascals hits 'How Can I Be Sure' 'Groovin' and 'Good Lovin.'

Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train Announce Co-Headline Summer 2018 Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2018

Multi-platinum and award-winning artists Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train today announced their momentous co-headline North American summer tour, kicking off May 1 in Sacramento, CA

The Contenders' New Album 'Laughing With The Reckless' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

Americana/folk-rock duo The Contenders (singer-songwriter Jay Nash and singer/drummer Josh Day) is set to release its debut full-length album, Laughing with the Reckless, on November 3, 2017 via Rock Ridge Music

Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist Mark Newman Releases New Single 'Lycanthropy' Just In Time for Halloween
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017

With Halloween upon us, singer/songwriter and guitarist Mark Newman is giving his fans something to howl about with his latest single LYCANTHROPY OUT TODAY!

Frank Shiner Will Perform to Support Breast Cancer Awareness at The Cutting Room
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2017

To commemorate October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Singer Frank Shiner has teamed up with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and will donate, not only his personal performance, but also 100 percent of the sales of his merchandise for the show on October 7th at The RRazz Room in New Hope PA and The Cutting Room October 21st in NYC.

Frank Shiner Will Perform to Support Breast Cancer Awareness at The Cutting Room
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

To commemorate October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Singer Frank Shiner has teamed up with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and will donate, not only his personal performance, but also 100 percent of the sales of his merchandise for the show on October 7th at The RRazz Room in New Hope PA and The Cutting Room October 21st in NYC.

DENNIS QUAID AND THE SHARKS Come to Ridgefield Playhouse This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017

Actor Singer Dennis Quaid performs a night of rock classics and more with Dennis Quaid and The Sharks on October 25 at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Country, Rock, Blues, Bluegrass & Gospel Artists All Come Together for Hurricane Relief
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

Various artists from the worlds of country, rock, blues, bluegrass and gospel are all banding together to aid victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. A few weeks ago, after the landfall of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, country singer John Berry was scheduled for a writing appointment in Nashville with award-winning songwriter Chuck Jones. The two went into the session with no intentions but walked away with the newly-penned song, 'All Come Together.'

The Contenders' New Album 'Laughing With The Reckless' Out 11/3
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2017

Americana/folk-rock duo The Contenders (singer-songwriter Jay Nash and singer/drummer Josh Day) is set to release its debut full-length album, Laughing with the Reckless, on November 3, 2017 via Rock Ridge Music

The Contenders (Americana / folk-rock) to Release New Album in November
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2017

Americana/folk-rock duo The Contenders (singer-songwriter Jay Nash and singer/drummer Josh Day) is set to release its debut full-length album, Laughing with the Reckless, on November 3, 2017 via Rock Ridge Music

Travis Linville and Grant Maloy Smith to Perform on WDVX Blue Plate Special
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

The WDVX Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, Tennessee, will present two acclaimed Americana singer/songwriters, when Grant Maloy Smith and Travis Linville take to the stage and the airwaves on Monday, July 17.

Porter Carroll, Jr. to Bring THE EVOLUTION OF CABARET to Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2017

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Porter Carroll, Jr. in The Evolution of Cabaret.

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