Mavis Staples News

Buddy Guy Brings the Damn Right Farewell Tour to the Alabama Theatre in July

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2024

Buddy Guy will bring the Damn Right Farewell tour to the Alabama Theatre next month.

Jon Muq Shares His Story on Latest Single 'Flying Away From Home' Ahead of Debut Album

by Josh Sharpe — May 21, 2024

Uganda-born, Austin-based, singer-songwriter Jon Muq shares the penultimate single “Flying Away From Home” from his forthcoming debut album, Flying Away, produced by Dan Auerbach and set for release May 31.

Old Crow Medicine Show Welcomes Back Critter Fuqua and Announces New Tour Dates

by Josh Sharpe — May 13, 2024

Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the return of founding member Christopher “Critter” Fuqua to the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning band.

North Mississippi Allstars Founding Member Cody Dickinson Releases Track 'Goodbye Albuquerque Tuesday Night'

by Josh Sharpe — May 2, 2024

The song is a fond farewell to the endless touring cycle from Dickinson, the founder and drumer of the North Mississippi Allstars.

Zoe FitzGerald Carter's 'Before the Machine' Due June 7th

by Josh Sharpe — April 29, 2024

Singer, songwriter, and memoirist, Zoe FitzGerald Carter, will release her newest LP, Before the Machine, on June 7, 2024.

Kenny White Comes to Club Passim in June

by Stephi Wild — April 22, 2024

Singer-songwriter Kenny White will come to Club Passim on June 9 following a long and successful musical journey.

Summer Patio Series WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns to Lincoln Theatre for Third Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2024

Join the 2024 summer fun at Lincoln Theatre with their Wine Down Wednesdays patio series.

Cody Dickinson Releases Solo Album HOMEMADE This June

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2024

Grammy-nominated roots/blues/rock musician Cody Dickinson has announced his solo album, Homemade, out June 21st on Strong Place Music.

The War And Treaty Releases Steamy New Track 'Stealing A Kiss'

by Michael Major — March 22, 2024

Discover the latest track 'Stealing A Kiss' from THE WAR AND TREATY.

Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Continues Centenary Stage Company's Spring Concert Series

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2024

Join the Centenary Stage Company as they continue their Spring Concert Series with a performance by Buckwheat Zydeco Jr.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2024

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup.

Joan Osborne Kicks Off U.S. Tour In March

by Michael Major — February 29, 2024

The twelve contemplative tracks offer hope and solace, while exploring Osborne's own unique journey from small-town Kentucky to around the world.

Mountain Stage Releases Recording Of Indigo Girls 'Closer To Fine'

by Michael Major — February 8, 2024

The album will feature a collection of live performances from various artists captured during Mountain Stage tapings over the past four decades, including Rhiannon Giddens, Margo Price, John Prine, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers, and Birds of Chicago featuring Allison Russell among many others.

Award-Winning Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg Will Serve as The Town Hall New Board President

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2024

Nevin Steinberg, the award-winning sound designer for such Broadway shows as Hamilton (2015), Sweeney Todd (2023), and Hadestown (2019), will become the President of the Board of Trustees of Town Hall.

Mountain Stage Announces New Compilation Album & Drops David Bowie Cover

by Michael Major — January 8, 2024

The album will feature a collection of live performances from various artists captured during Mountain Stage tapings over the years, including Rhiannon Giddens, Margo Price, John Prine, Jason Isbell, The Indigo Girls, Tyler Childers, and Birds of Chicago featuring Allison Russell among many others.