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World-class performer, Ukrainian violinist Assia Ahhatt will present her new live show, 'A Music Extravaganza' to audiences in Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Syracuse this October, as part of her US and world concert tour. Assia's latest show and album 'A Music Extravaganza' was produced by 16 time Grammy-winning producer Humberto Gatica, directed by awarded-winning producer Gene Bortnick and recorded at the Opera House of Kiev in Ukraine. The show has been featured nationwide on PBS stations throughout summer 2019 and will continue with airings this fall.

Today, acclaimed singer/songwriter Pieta Brown released her newest single 'Bring Me' off her forthcoming album Freeway. Out on September 20th via Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records, the lush new album was co-produced with Bon Iver drummer and renowned solo artist S. Carey. A fluid and magnetic track, 'Bring Me' has become an emotional centerpiece to the album. 'If music is love, we'll have enough,' sings Pieta, celebrating the beauty in our brokenness.

Guitarist Sonny Landreth brings his trio to play his patented blend of electric blues, zydeco, Southern rock, and slide guitar to Club Helsinki Hudson on Wednesday, October 2, at 8pm.

Today, acclaimed singer/songwriter Pieta Brown released her new song 'The Hard Way' off her forthcoming album Freeway. Out on September 20th via Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records, the lush new album was co-produced with Bon Iver drummer and renowned solo artist S. Carey. 'The Hard W

Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre present the Midwest premiere of MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs), written by Scottish playwright David Greig, with music by indie-favorite Gordon McIntyre and direction by Randy White.

Guitar legend Hank Marvin's Gold - a career spanning 3CD set is Out Now. The Album is as part of Crimson Records successful Gold series.

Ball State University's Music Media Production program recently hosted a recording workshop with legendary engineers Chuck Ainlay and George Massenburg using JBL by HARMAN 708P studio monitors.

Arden, North Carolina (May 24, 2019) - Lonesome River Band has a long established legacy, created by their immediately recognizable sound that has influenced a generation of roots music musicians. This bridging between the worlds of traditional and modern Bluegrass continues with with their new release, OutsideLooking In, with songs that reflect who and what this band is and the culture they come from. The album is available now from Mountain Home Music Company.

Music on the Plaza, Northrop's popular free summer concert series, returns to campus in June with a mix of new bands and returning favorites. A campus tradition since the 1950s, the popular music series features Minnesota bands with a worldwide variety of styles.

Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in the United Kingdom. This season he starts celebrating his 65th Anniversary as leader of his band on a full-time professional basis and 70th Anniversary on starting his musical career. He will be performing together with The Big Chris Barber Band at the Pavilion Theatre on Friday the 28 June at 7:30pm.

The Old Vic is delighted to announce Matthew Warchus' Season 5 featuring an exciting and eclectic mix of thought-provoking entertainment.

 - Anders Osborne's new full-length album Buddha and the Blues is now available worldwide, just in time for a whirlwind of performances surrounding the heralded New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. 

Lonesome River Band has been seminal in bridging the worlds of traditional and modern Bluegrass and bringing new fans to the music. As pioneering innovators, they have set a benchmark with their award-winning albums and have established an immediately recognizable sound that has influenced a generation of roots music musicians.

Taking centre stage in "Best of Both" is Mel Botes,undoubtedly respected as one of South Africa's most talented guitarists and songwriters. He is also an established adult contemporary singer and producer and is known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings, as well as his own solo career.

The Kentucky Center presents The Paul Thorn Band with Scott Miller on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $35. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.

Few musicians know what it's like to leave New Orleans for California, record an album with a few absolutely legendary musicians, and return home in time to release said album and play the main stage at one of the world's most beloved music festivals—but by the time the second weekend of New Orlean's Jazz and Heritage Festival rolls around, Anders Osborne will. On April 26th, Osborne'sBuddha and the Blues will be released worldwide on Back On Dumaine Records. With the title in hand from the start, Osborne had a clear vision of how his new record should resonate, noting that, “Buddha and the Blues means the duality of our existence. The lyrics are supposed to be true, conversational, and uplifting with clean, classic, and thumpin' sounds. That's what I set out to accomplish.” Buddha and the Blues is available for pre-order here, and every fan who pre-orders will be entered for a chance to win a vinyl test-pressing copy of the record.  

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music. His ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold and Platinum records and Grammy Awards.The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of Grammy Award winner Chris Botti on Friday, April 12, at 8:00pm and Saturday, April 13, at 8:00pm.

TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honored as a Member of the Order of Australia. He's also a road warrior and a modern medicine man.

Denver-based Americana/folk singer-songwriter Kelly Augustine is set to release her debut album, Light in the Lowlands, on April 5, 2019.  Recorded and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Wes Sharon (John Fullbright, the Turnpike Troubadours, The Grahams), the album explores stories of darkness and salvation through poetic lyrics and an authentic command of a variety of Americana musical idioms. The album takes its deep grounding in folk themes and updates the songbook with today's stories. 

Jackie Greene's music video for “Fragile and Wanting”, the heartfelt and earnest ballad from his 2018 release The Modern Lives Vol. 2, wasreleased on Friday via Relix Magazine.  Directed by Anthony Simpkins of GemsOnVHS, “Fragile and Wanting” paints a picture of tender memories interspersed with some visual trickery allowing Jackie to appear as every member of the band in a live performance, as he did on the record, playing every instrument himself.  Greene told Relix Magazine, “Like most romantics, I've always been a sucker for a sappy ballad.  Especially the kind you listen to privately, on headphones. This is that type of song. Meant to be enjoyed alone. On headphones. But, if you end up blasting it in your car while you cruise around on the weekend, that's cool too. You might get some funny looks, though.”  For more about the song and to see “Fragile and Wanting”, click here.