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Cold Chisel's 'Blood Moon' Out Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 05, 2019 Cold Chisel's new studio album, Blood Moon, is released today on a myriad of different formats - including Deluxe CD (with bonus DVD), standard CD, Blood Moon-coloured vinyl, an extremely limited Cassette (yes, cassette!) and all digital formats....
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Announce Five Nights at Sweetwater Music Hall This February
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2019 Bob Weir and Wolf Bros announce five nights at the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall this February, including a special Valentine's Day show with ticket holders receiving a surprise gift at the venue. Purchase tickets HERE. The storied venue, which is located in downtown Mill Valley just north of San Fra...
Martina McBride Launches New Podcast 'Vocal Point with Martina McBride'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 19, 2019 Launched as part of Luminary's fall podcast line-up and produced by Believe Entertainment Group, “Vocal Point with Martina McBride” is set for premiere on Friday, September 27th. The country music powerhouse and lifestyle influencer is sitting down with A- List friends from across all genres includi...
The Last Waltz Tour is Announced Featuring Warren Haynes, Lukas Nelson and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 04, 2019 Robbie Robertson, Sebastian Robertson, and Keith Wortman of Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce the return of the highly acclaimed The Last Waltz Tour. This epic tour captures the excitement of The Band's historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco ha...
Apple Music Brings Studio Quality Sound To Streaming With Apple Digital Masters
by Tori Hartshorn - August 07, 2019 Apple Music revealed that it has been slowly rolling out Apple Digital Masters, an initiative that combines the company's highly lauded 'Mastered for iTunes' offering into one global catalog with unrivaled quality, for Apple Music and the iTunes Store....
James Carter to Release Blue Note Debut on August 30
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 02, 2019 On August 30, saxophone master James Carter will release his Blue Note Records debut James Carter Organ Trio: Live From Newport Jazz, a thrilling live performance of Carter's imaginative soul jazz reinvention of Django Reinhardt that was captured at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival. ...
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Announce New Fall Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2019 Bob Weir and Wolf Bros announce new shows this September, performing select California dates; Pre-sale registration opens today, Monday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will officially begin Wednesday, July 17. Fans can register and find additional information HERE. General on-sale begins Friday,...
'Don Williams: Music & Memories Of The Gentle Giant' Touring Production Set To Premiere With Nashville Symphony
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2019 Spanning more than 45 years, the music of Don Williams continues to connect adoring fans around the world, and soon they'll have a chance to experience those iconic hits in a whole new way. Starting October 31, Don Williams: Music & Memories of The Gentle Giant takes residency at Nashville's famed S...
Jenny Lewis Releases Single 'Red Bull & Hennessy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2019 Having ended 2018 on a high note with the announcement of her fourth solo album On The Line—to be released March 22nd on Warner Bros. Records—Jenny Lewis has now unleashed the first taste of her highly anticipated return with the first single, “Red Bull & Hennessy,” now available as an instant grat ...
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup for Performance at LA's The Wiltern
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 18, 2019 Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its performance in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on February 1 as well as shows in Durham, Chicago and Detroit. The shows feature special guests Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Sarah Silverman, Lord Huron, Jason Isbell, Death Cab for Cutie, Tank a...
John Rooney Releases Star-Studded New Album JOY, Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - January 16, 2019 For the first time in the US, Australian rocker John Rooney has unleashed a stunning new album, Joy, that combines his razor-sharp jangle pop songcraft with a star-studded cast of session musicians. The results are a vibrant record that breathes with an absolutely timeless urgency....
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Set New 20-Date Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - January 14, 2019 Bob Weir and Wolf Bros will embark on a 20-date U.S. tour kicking off February 28 inIthaca, NY and running through March 30 in Charleston, SC. The trio, featuring Weir,Don Was and Jay Lane, return to the road following a successful run of sold-out dates in Fall, 2018 that saw them performing the son...
John Rooney Announces New Album JOY, Out January 11
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018 Recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles on the legendary Sound City Neve Console (used by Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Dr. John, Pat Benetar, and Nirvana), John Rooney's latest album Joy represents a significant leap forward in his songwriting. Rustic, soulful, and endlessly searching in his observatio...
Jenny Lewis New Album Out Spring 2019 On Warner Brothers Records
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018 Just as 2018 comes to a close, Jenny Lewis has confirmed her highly anticipated return with her fourth solo album, On The Line—the follow up to 2014's critically acclaimed The Voyager — out spring 2019 on Warner Bros. Records....
City Winery Chicago Announces Los Lonely Boys, Hudson Taylor and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces the return of Tex-Mex trio Los Lonely Boys, folk-rock duo Hudson Taylor, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 15 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago....
Amazon Prime Video Announces PETE THE CAT Christmas Special Featuring New Christmas Music From Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 09, 2018 Amazon Prime Video today announced it will premiere a Christmas episode of its hit kids series Pete The Cat on November 20 in the US and UK. Pete The Cat: A Very Groovy Christmas features all-new Christmas music from iconic singers Dave Matthews and Jason Mraz, among others. Based on the popular boo...
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Allison Miller And Derrick Hodge As 2019 Artists-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2018 Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that drummer and composer Allison Miller and bassist, composer and producer Derrick Hodge have been selected as the 2019 Monterey Jazz Festival Artists-in-Residence and will work year-round with young musicians in performances and clinics at the 2019 Next ...
José James & Lalah Hathaway Duet on Cover of Bill Withers' LOVELY DAY
by Tori Hartshorn - September 17, 2018 José James joins voices with Lalah Hathaway on a joyful new duet version of Bill Withers' classic song “Lovely Day,” which is available to stream or download today. The track features bassist Pino Palladino, keyboardist Kris Bowers, guitarist Brad Allen Williams, drummer Nate Smith, and a horn arran...
The Milk Carton Kids to Host Americana Honors & Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 07, 2018 The Americana Music Association has named GRAMMY®-nominated duo Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids as hosts of the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards show. The show is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM (CDT) next Wednesday, September 12 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditor...
Blue Note Hawaii Presents Musical Legend Don McLean this December
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces one show only with music legend Don McLean December 27, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com....
Charles Lloyd & The Marvels to Release VANISHED GARDENS ft Lucinda Williams Out 6/29
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018 On June 29, Charles Lloyd & The Marvels will release Vanished Gardens (Blue Note), a transcendent new album that presents the fascinating collaboration between NEA Jazz Master saxophonist and composer Charles Lloyd and acclaimed GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Lucinda Williams. Together they we...
Ryan Adams Announces EXILE ON BOURBON ST. Special Guests
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 Blackbird Presents is proud to announce iconic singer-songwriter Ryan Adams will perform with New Orleans' music royalty at Exile on Bourbon St., a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set to take place Saturday, May 5 at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre....
MC50 Announce Kick Out the Jams: The 50th Anniversary Tour Throughout Europe and United Kingdom
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 Today, Wayne Kramer, leader of Detroit's proto-punk/hard rock band MC5, announces 15 concerts and 4 summer festivals for Kick Out the Jams: The 50th Anniversary Tour. MC50 includes guitarist Kim Thayil, drummers Brendan Canty and Matt Cameron, bassists Dug Pinnick and super producer Don Was, and 6'7...
Kandace Springs Releases BLACK ORCHID EP Out Today
by Macon Prickett - April 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 inspi...
Ryan Adams to Headline Exile on Bourbon Street Presented By Blackbird Presents
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018 Blackbird Presents is proud to announce iconic singer-songwriter Ryan Adams will headline 'Exile on Bourbon St.,' a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set to take place Saturday, May 5 at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre. He joins longtime Rolling Stones producer and the concert event's music director, Do... |