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Devon Allman Releases New Album 'Miami Moon' Feat. George Porter JR., Ivan Neville, & Photo Devon Allman Releases New Album 'Miami Moon' Feat. George Porter JR., Ivan Neville, & More
by Josh Sharpe - August 16, 2024

Devon Allman is thrilled to unleash Miami Moon, his first solo LP in 8 years. For the album, Allman put together one of the finest studio bands in recent history featuring George Porter JR. on bass, Ivan Neville on keyboards, Adam Deitch on drums, Karl Denson on saxophone, and Jackson Stokes on guit...

Tab Benoit to Release First Album in 14 Years Photo Tab Benoit to Release First Album in 14 Years
by Josh Sharpe - July 02, 2024

Award-winning Blues guitarist Tab Benoit is set to release I Hear Thunder, his first album in fourteen years. To complement the release, Anders Osborne will join Tab onstage when the I Hear Thunder national tour winds across the country, kicking off on July 10th in Raleigh, NC. ...

Devon Allman to Release New Album 'Miami Moon' ft. Photo Devon Allman to Release New Album 'Miami Moon' ft.
by Josh Sharpe - June 04, 2024

Devon Allman is thrilled to announce Miami Moon, his first solo LP in 8 years dropping August 16 via his own, Create Records. The first single from the new album “White Horse” and official music video will premiere exclusively via Relix this Thursday, June 6 before going wide on Friday, June 7.  ...

Gov't Mule Announces New Album 'Peace…Like A River' Photo Gov't Mule Announces New Album 'Peace…Like A River'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023

Their single “Dreaming Out Loud” features Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster. For the stirring new song, GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes wove together inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert and John Kennedy, and the late civil ri...

Gov't Mule Announces 'Dark Side of the Mule' Summer Tour Photo Gov't Mule Announces 'Dark Side of the Mule' Summer Tour
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023

The Dark Side of the Mule Tour, produced by Live Nation, features the return of the GRAMMY-nominated band’s renowned and extremely rare Pink Floyd tribute performance which will follow a full Mule set and very special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening opening. Gov’t Mule first debuted Dark S...

Gov't Mule Announces Spring Tour Dates Photo Gov't Mule Announces Spring Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

The renowned GRAMMY-nominated quartet – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – will launch their 10-date headlining run on May 5th in New Orleans with a special evening during Jazz Fest featuring guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners....

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance Photo 'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023

The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Stompin’ Ground” was produced by the film’s ...

New Orleans Musician Dave Jordan Releases New LP 'Keep Going' Photo New Orleans Musician Dave Jordan Releases New LP 'Keep Going'
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022

For nearly three decades, Dave Jordan has been a staple of the New Orleans and south Louisiana music scene. He's been described as the swampy lovechild of Tom Petty, John Prine and Dr. John and “the personification of the New Orleans ethos”. His music freely flows between New Orleans funk, Americana...

The Allman Family Revival Adds Members of the Trucks Family and More to 2022 Tour Photo The Allman Family Revival Adds Members of the Trucks Family and More to 2022 Tour
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

Devon Allman has announced several new artist additions to the 2022 Allman Family Revival including Vaylor Trucks (son of Butch Trucks), Melody Trucks (daughter of Butch Trucks), G. Love (G. Love & Special Sauce), Johnny Stachela (Allman Betts Band) and John Ginty (Allman Betts Band). Check out upco...

Sixth Annual Allman Family Revival Tour Announced Photo Sixth Annual Allman Family Revival Tour Announced
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022

Devon Allman has orchestrated experiential evenings that bring together top tier talent including Marcus King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Big Head Todd, Ivan Neville, George Porter, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Kenny Aronoff, Karl Denson, ...

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce Funk The World Tour Photo Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce Funk The World Tour
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly are embarking on the 2022 Funk The World Tour featuring Sammi Garett (formerly of Turkuaz). Freekbass & The Bump Assembly is a high-energy live show like no other. Funk and Live music fans will want to plan a party around this show when it comes to their town....

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce 2022 'Funk The World' Tour Photo Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce 2022 'Funk The World' Tour
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022

Part musical journey, part Ohio-Funk experience, everyone from bass guitar enthusiasts, to Funk and Live music fans will want to go to this show when it comes to their town. The tour kicks off in Youngstown, OH on July 22 and will head through Denver, Chicago, and more before concluding in Freekbass...

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS Photo Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell...

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack Photo Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022

The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee...

Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Mu Photo Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020

The live music community came together to raise funds and awareness for racial equality with the new one-day, donation-based virtual event, Justice Comes Alive....

Justice Comes Alive Announces 50+ Artists For Virtual Music Festival Benefiting Plus1 Photo Justice Comes Alive Announces 50+ Artists For Virtual Music Festival Benefiting Plus1 For Black Lives Fund
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 22, 2020

On Sunday, June 28th, Justice Comes Alive—a brand new, one-day, donation-based virtual event—will unite the live music community to raise funds and awareness for organizations empowering Black communities, keeping people out of the criminal justice system, and working to dismantle the systemic racis...

Inaugural Quarantine Comes Alive Raises Over $150K Photo Inaugural Quarantine Comes Alive Raises Over $150K
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 01, 2020

This past Saturday, May 30th, the organizers behind Brooklyn Comes Alive and Denver Comes Alive held a one-day virtual music marathon fittingly branded as Quarantine Comes Alive....

Live For Live Music,Nugs.TV and PLUS1, Present a Virtual Music Festival, 'Quarantine Photo Live For Live Music,Nugs.TV and PLUS1, Present a Virtual Music Festival, 'Quarantine Comes Alive'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020

On Saturday, May 30th,  Live For Live Music, in partnership with Nugs.TV and PLUS1, presents a one-day virtual music festival—Quarantine Comes Alive....

John 'Papa' Gros Announces April 17 Release of CENTRAL CITY Photo John 'Papa' Gros Announces April 17 Release of CENTRAL CITY
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2020

New Orleans native John “Papa” Gros (pronounced “grow”) has been celebrating the Crescent City's culture with the world for over three decades. Today, ahead of the release of his third solo album Central City on April 17, he shared his take on John Prine's “Please Don't Bury,” which debuted this mor...

 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Final Round of Lineup Additions, New Safety Meas Photo Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Final Round of Lineup Additions, New Safety Measures
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 03, 2019

 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, which takes place October 4-6, is proud to be returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for its 19th year, and is asking fans to help spread the word about the new regulations in place. As the world changes, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass feels the need to respond, priorit...

Freekbass Announces Tour Dates Photo Freekbass Announces Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 09, 2019

Freekbass, hailed by the legendary Bootsy Collins as “the new spiritual warrior for the funk,” has served up his new album All The Way This. All The Way That. on the exciting new Color Red imprint out now. He is taking the new album on tour kicking off with the opening performance at the Cincinnati ...

Freekbass Announces New Album 'All The Way This. All The Way That.' Photo Freekbass Announces New Album 'All The Way This. All The Way That.'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 16, 2019

Freekbass, hailed by the legendary Bootsy Collins as “the new spiritual warrior for the funk,” is ready to serve up his new album All The Way This. All The Way That. on the exciting new Color Red imprint on May 31, 2019. The highly anticipated album embodies the past, present, and future of funk mus...

The New Mastersounds Announces 7' Release To Kick Off 20th Anniversary Campaign Photo The New Mastersounds Announces 7' Release To Kick Off 20th Anniversary Campaign
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2019

Last night, The New Mastersounds returned to the stage during Suwanee Rising for the first of many upcoming live appearances scheduled throughout the US. 2019 marks the band's 20 year anniversary of creating music together, and they alluded to some exciting plans to mark the occasion....

Tab Benoit 'Whiskey Bayou Revue' Tour Heads to City Winery Photo Tab Benoit 'Whiskey Bayou Revue' Tour Heads to City Winery
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019

Renowned guitarist Tab Benoit embarks on a year-long 'Whiskey Bayou Revue' Tour (named after Benoit's Louisiana-based record label) with a local performance in Nashville at City Winery, 609 Lafayette St., Tuesday, April 2. Showtime: 8:00pm. Tickets: $35.-$48. Info: (615) 324-1010 or visit  https://c...

Nathaniel Rateliff With Foundation of Funk And Others Add 2nd NOLA Night Photo Nathaniel Rateliff With Foundation of Funk And Others Add 2nd NOLA Night
by Tori Hartshorn - March 11, 2019

Blackbird Presents is proud to announce that due to overwhelming demand Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will now headline two nights at the sixth annual 'Second Weekend at the Saenger' Concert Series. This unforgettable concert series is now set to take place Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 ...











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