Stevie Ray News

Alligator Records artists Coco Montoya and Tinsley Ellis will make a stop in Albuquerque on their current 'Blues Rock Titans' tour. Montoya and Ellis will each perform a full headline-length set at The Dirty Bourbon today, March 5, 2019. Legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya will feature songs from his latest Alligator Records release, HARD TRUTH. He's currently at work on a new album due later this year. Tinsley Ellis is among the blues world's best loved, hardest working and most well-traveled statesmen. Ellis' latest release, 2018's WINNING HAND, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. The two 'Blues Rock Titans' will also join forces each night for an unforgettable jam session. Concert information is as follows:

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans releases his first-ever solo album Sweet Release today; a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The much anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available to stream and/or purchase via reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and all major music services and in stores.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans recently announced his first-ever solo albumSweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Along with the announcement came the first single 'Crossfire', a tribute to the legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Wynans' work with Double Trouble, featuring the iconic Sam Moore of Sam & Dave on vocals. Today, Wynans shares the video for 'Crossfire' with behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings. 'Crossfire' is available now as a free song download on Reese and Joe's websites (reesewynans.com and jbonamassa.comrespectively).

Today, Montreal native singer-songwriter Jesse Mac Cormack announced his new album, Now, out May 3 on Secret City Records. Exclaim! premiered the mesmerizing, moody video this morning for debut single “No Love Go,” featuring popping dancers whose movements mimic the song's message around the fragility and flow of relationships.

Alligator Records artists Coco Montoya and Tinsley Ellis will make a stop in Albuquerque on their current 'Blues Rock Titans' tour. Montoya and Ellis will each perform a full headline-length set at The Dirty Bourbon on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya will feature songs from his latest Alligator Records release, HARD TRUTH. He's currently at work on a new album due later this year. Tinsley Ellis is among the blues world's best loved, hardest working and most well-traveled statesmen. Ellis' latest release, 2018's WINNING HAND, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. The two 'Blues Rock Titans' will also join forces each night for an unforgettable jam session. Concert information is as follows:

The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signature vocals on the classic song, once sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan.

 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release also serves as Joe Bonamassa's inaugural credit as a producer. Bonamassa has long been a fan of Wynans' work, urging him to create a solo album and championing the project as producer. Today, the album is available for pre-order on reesewynans.com, jbonamassa.com and available on all major music services and will be in stores on March 1st. 

A songwriter's songwriter, Pierce Pettis is back with his first new studio album in nearly a decade with FATHER'S SON, out January 18 on Compass Records. NPR Folk Alley is premiering the entire album online as part of their 'Hear It First' seires; listen to it here:

Acclaimed SoCal guitarist Diana Rein rocks the blues in concert at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Dr., Saturday, January 19. Showtime: 7:00pm. Tickets: $10. (advance); $15. (door). Info: (626) 447-9349 or visit http://www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Also performing on this great double-guitar bill: Florida-based artist, Shaw Davis & The Black Ties.

A songwriter's songwriter, Pierce Pettis is back with his first new studio album in nearly a decade with FATHER'S SON, out January 18 on Compass Records. You can listen to the opening track,'Wouldn't Change It For the World,' HERE. Featuring 10 tracks, including a cover of Jesse Winchester's “A Showman's Life,” the Alabama songwriter writes about friends he's lost, childhood memories, and the relationships he's experienced both as a son and a father on these deeply moving, literate songs. FATHER'S SON, reuniting Pettis with producer Garry West, was recorded “live on the floor, with the band, with minimal overdubs, to capture the energy and authenticity of Pierce's performances.”

Cincinnati's own Female Power Duo  The Spear Shakers (guitarist/vocalist Kelly Richey; percussionist Sherri McGee) bring their bruising blues and raging rock to The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Saturday, November 17. Showtime: 9:00pm. Tickets: $10. (includes complimentary appetizers). Info: (513) 221-1151 or visit http://www.the-greenwich.com.

Cincinnati's own Female Power Duo  The Spear Shakers (guitarist/vocalist Kelly Richey; percussionist Sherri McGee) bring their bruising blues and raging rock to The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Saturday, November 17. Showtime: 9:00pm. Tickets: $10. (includes complimentary appetizers). Info: (513) 221-1151 or visit http://www.the-greenwich.com.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) is decked for the holidays and offers twelve ways to celebrate the season in 2018. On the Main Stage is IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN. This Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' 50th anniversary hit is a new staging that was reimagined for the Broadway stage in 2016 and is based on the classic 1942 film of the same title starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It celebrates seven holidays from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July and is the quintessential season showstopper. With over 20 Irving Berlin classic tunes and 13 celebratory production numbers, guests will be delighted with this entertainment spectacular for all ages.

Ovens Auditorium will host the Experience Hendrix Tour featuring Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine and more on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $58.50 and $129 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. A direct link to purchase tickets can be found here.

Julien's Auctions, the world–record breaking auction house, has announced that ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK–N–ROLL their two–day music extravaganza to take place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 live in Hard Rock Café in New York and online at www.juliensauctions.com. The all star lineup featuring hundreds of historical items of music giants Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more joins the previously announced auctions of Bernie Taupin and Aretha Franklin.

Recognized by the world by being the most ICONIC American rock guitarist ever- EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR is coming to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, March 29, at 8 P.M. Celebrate the music and legacy of guitar great Jimi Hendrix as the Experience Hendrix tour heads out on the road, featuring Billy Cox (Band of Gypsys), Joe Satriani (Deep Purple), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Jonny Lang (The Big Bang), special guest Taj Mahal, and many others.The multi-artist lineup will be joined by Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Doug Pinnick (King's X), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble), Mato Nanji (Indigenous), Kenny Aronoff, Slide Brothers, Henri Brown and Kevin McCormick. Additional special guests include David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas.

The Experience Hendrix Tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour—30 dates through the East Coast, South and Midwest. What began as a single show tribute at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has blossomed into a full-fledged concert experience that has thrilled countless fans across the US. The tour presents a host of great artists collaborating and interpreting Hendrix's legendary songs as part of a powerhouse, three hour concert experience.

Below are the artists that made it past their Blind Auditions on The Voice Season 15 last night. The Blind Auditions continue next week on THE VOICE, Monday, October 8 (8/7c) on NBC.

Legendary blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy will play the Peace Center today, Sept. 28, at 8 p.m.

The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed by the Na Hoku “Female Vocalist of the Year” Kimié Miner. Paula Fuga returns with a tribute to Aretha Franklin and soul-singer DeAndre Brackensick is back with Shawn Pimental. We welcome Willie K back to the stage following a successful mainland tour and present the Blue Note debut of Kamuela Kahoano. The youngest of the family, Rodney Cazimero joins us later in the month followed by local giants Kumuhau,Brother Noland & John Cruz and Kuana Torres Kahele presenting 'Kakuhihewa, his tribute to O'ahu.