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Guitarist McKinley James to Release Debut Album
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 McKinley James has announced the forthcoming release of his debut album entitled, Working Class Blues fur on June 7th.... 
Melbourne Funk Band Karate Boogaloo! Shares New Single
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 The track displays KB's compelling ability to create distinct moods and cinematic themes in their music, a skill that inspired fellow Melbourne, Australia group Surprise Chef, for whom Karate Boogaloo drummer Hudson Whitlock lends percussion duties. The band is Henry Jenkins, Hudson Whitlock, Callum... 
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Set Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.... 
Stax Records and Craft Recordings Announce New Collection 'Stax Christmas'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Stax Records and Craft Recordings will release Stax Christmas, a new 12-track collection of holiday classics and originals from soul music’s biggest stars, including Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and the Staple Singers. Get all the details now!... 
Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax. Released in August 1967, Born Under a Bad Sign compiled the above-mentioned singles, plus originals like “The Hunter,” (penned by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and Carl Wells), “Personal Manager,” (by King and David Porter), and King’... 
TEKE::TEKE Announce West Coast Tour & NY Showcase
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022 The run of shows will include two special Kill Rock Stars-curated nights in Portland and Seattle. The tour’s Vancouver date will also feature Mi’ens, a Kill Rock Stars pick, and Fhang, a project that features TEKE::TEKE bassist Mishka Stein and the band’s longtime collaborator and friend, Sam Woywit... 
Renowned Guitarist Rick Holmstrom Drops 'Erlee Times' Form Upcoming Instrumental Album
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 Rick Holmstrom has released the first single “Erlee Time” featuring Mugalian’s Meters-y snapping snare drum, Boaz’s bubbly bassline and Holmstrom’s minimalistic, no frills guitar. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to Mavis S... 
Guitarist Rick Holmstrom to Release New Instrumental Album 'Get It!'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2022 From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to his 15 year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. On January 14th, the first single “Erlee Time” will be released.... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Announce New Album 'Cold As Weiss'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021 A natural fit for the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio's groove-oriented rhythms, Dan’s smoldering drumming locks in the trio’s explosive chemistry. DLO3’s lineup is completed by organist Delvon Lamarr and guitarist Jimmy James. The album announcement comes with the first single “Pull Your Pants Up.”... 
Gary Clark Jr. Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour
by Michael Major - December 09, 2021 Clark achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014 winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Please Come Home” from his Warner Records debut album Blak And Blu, and seemingly never left the road. 2015’s The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim wrought hard- won international acc... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Releases New Single 'Cold As Weiss'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio conjures the smoky 1960s jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, and the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Meters, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charles Earland. Within the trio’s distinct jazz stew, are also dashes of Motown, Stax Records, blues, and cos... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio's Album 'I Told You So' Debuts on Multiple Billboard Charts
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 09, 2021 The album just debuted on multiple Billboard Charts: #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Album chart, #3 on the Jazz Album chart, #4 on the Tastemaker Album chart, and #12 on the Heatseeker Album chart.... 
Evelyn Rubio Completes Fourth Studio Duet In 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021 The ever popular effervescent bi-lingual vocalist sax player Ms. Evelyn Rubio (Crossing Borders) closes out 2020 in the studio with Mr. Vincent Powell on his new release 'A Sunny Holiday'. ... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Announces New Album 'I Told You So'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020 Today the Seattle-based soul-jazz groove-machine Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio announced I Told You So.... 
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Announce New Album 'The Reckless One'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 29, 2020 Juno nominated Samanta Martin & Delta Sugar announce their upcoming album, The Reckless One due November 20 via Gypsy Soul Records.... 
Matt Berninger of The National Debuts Video for Single 'One More Second'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020 Today at 2pm Pacific, Matt Berninger—frontman of critically acclaimed group The National—will be livestreaming on YouTube from his home in advance of the premiere of the official Chris Sgroi-directed video for the single “One More Second.'... 
Craft Recordings, Record Store Day Announce New Dates For Roundup of Vinyl Exclusives
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020 Craft Recordings and Record Store Day announce the new dates for their roundup of vinyl exclusives.... 
Galactic Share Music Video for 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020 Galactic are proud to share an updated version and new music video for their 1996 classic 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'.... 
Matt Berninger of The National Sets Debut Solo Album, SERPENTINE PRISON
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020 Serpentine Prison, the debut solo record from Matt Berninger-frontman of critically acclaimed group The National-is due October 2.... 
Craft Recordings Announces 'The Memphis Masters'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2019 Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce The Memphis Masters—a limited video series celebrating various albums from the iconic Stax Records label, showcasing its enduring musical legacy, as well as its influence on Memphis, TN. Created in partnership with Memphis Record Pressing and Memphis Tourism,... 
VIDEO: Booker T. Jones Talks His Accidental Hit on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Sarah Leiber - October 31, 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Booker T. Jones on the inspiration for his memoir and how a radio station accidentally flipped 'Green Onions' from forgettable B-side track to hit single.... 
Craft Recordings Announces Five Stax Reissues
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 05, 2019 This fall, Craft Recordings will reissue five albums from the Stax vault on 180-gram vinyl. In stores November 1st, the titles include The Bar-Kays'Gotta Groove, Melting Pot from Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Delaney & Bonnie's Home, David Porter's Victim of the Joke?...An Opera, and Johnnie Taylor's Who'... 
Craft Recordings Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Stax SOUL EXPLOSION
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019 1969 marked a year that was full of both trepidation and excitement for Stax Records. Just one year before, the Memphis soul outlet ended its relationship with musical giant Atlantic Records, effectively leaving the label as an independent entity, without a music catalog (which had previously includ... 
The Diplomats Of Solid Sound Return with A HIGHER PLACE On Pravda Records 6/21
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2019 Pravda Records proudly presents the sixth full-length by Iowa City ambassadors of groove The Diplomats of Solid Sound, who are inspired by the sounds of the best 60's-style soul. “A Higher Place” is chock full of irresistible, funky dance floor bangers, reconfirming their standing in the contemporar... 
Jeffrey Foucault Fall Tour Starts Tomorrow
by Tori Hartshorn - October 03, 2018 Jeffrey Foucault released Blood Brothers this summer and starts his fall run behind the acclaimed album tomorrow in the Northeast.... |
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