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Tom Ciurczak Releases New Heartland Rock Album I AIN'T EVER GROWING UP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2023 Experience the infectious blend of energetic rhythms and powerful storytelling lyrics on Tom Ciurczak's new heartland rock album, 'I Ain't Ever Growing Up'. Available now on CD and digital format. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, or get your physical copy on the artist's official website...
Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Hailed by AllMusic for its “brightly organic crossover vibe,” the highly charged jazz-funk collection sees Wong joined by an all-star array of special guests including Billy Strings, Big Wild, Chromeo, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, Nate Smith, and more....
Rick Beato Partners with Gibson for a Limited-Edition Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022 Acclaimed record producer, songwriter, musician, and educator Rick Beato is well-known for his YouTube videos on Everything Music. Rick worked closely with Gibson luthiers to create the Les Paul Double Cut to his exact specifications. A striking new model in TV Blue Mist, the Gibson Rick Beato Les P...
Cory Wong Announces 'Power Station' Tour
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has announced plans for a unique two-legged collaborative tour – his biggest US headline tour thus far. THE POWER STATION TOUR kicks off with an upcoming Fall run that will see Wong joined by Sierra Hull and Robbie ...
Kirk Fletcher Unveils New Song 'Heartache By The Pound'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 The title track conjures a warm spirit with nostalgic lyrics and simmering playing. Produced by Fletcher at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, “Heartache By The Pound” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services. A lyric video accompanies the single’s release. Pre-order th...
Blues Guitar Hero Kirk Fletcher Unveils New Album 'Heartache By The Pound'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2022 Produced by Fletcher at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, “Heartache By The Pound” is heralded by today’s premiere of the scorching first single, “Afraid To Die, Too Scared To Live,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An official music video is streaming now at You...
Cory Wong Releases New Album With Billy Strings, Chromeo, Big Wild, Sierra Hull, & More
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022 GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has released his new album, Power Station, today. The explosive jazz-funk LP features many special all-star guests including Big Wild, Chromeo, Billy Strings, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, N...
Chromeo & Cory Wong Share Collab 'J. A. M. [Just a Minute]'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022 “J. A. M. [Just a Minute] (Feat. Chromeo)” premieres today at all DSPs and streaming services. An official live performance video – originally featured earlier this week in the latest episode of Wong’s inventive online musical variety series, Cory and the Wongnotes – is streaming now at YouTube. Wat...
Cory Wong Joins Forces With Big Wild for Brand New Collaboration 'Crisis'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has united with Portland, OR-based electronic music artist Big Wild for a brand new collaboration. “Crisis (Feat. Big Wild)” premieres today on all DSPs and streaming services. Watch the official live performance vi...
Carol Albert's 'Stronger Now' Set to Drop January 31
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 05, 2019 Embarking on a fresh new chapter in her life musically, emotionally and spiritually, Carol Albert builds upon the inspiring career-shifting momentum of her recent Billboard Top Ten chart successes with her perfectly titled new full-length album Stronger Now. Featuring all original songs written and ...
Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Watley and Many More at Blue Note
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019 September brings some of music's most iconic female performers including Motown stars Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lady of Soul Oleta Adams and '80s icon Jody Watley. Local artists include the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Henry Kapono presenting his Artist 2 Artist Concert Series featuring Blayne Asin...
Peter Frampton Band's All Blues Double LP Vinyl Out TODAY feat. Bonus Track 'I Feel So Good'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 16, 2019 ...
Peter Frampton Band's ALL BLUES Debuts #1 On Billboard Blues Albums Chart, Farewell Tour Kicks Off Tonight
by Tori Hartshorn - June 18, 2019 As Peter Frampton gets ready to kick off hisFarewell Tour tonight in Tulsa, the Grammy-winning guitarist is also celebrating another first in his long and distinguished career: All Blues, his first-ever blues album with his Peter Frampton Band, is debuting at #1 on theBillboard Blues Albums Chart in...
Guitarist Craig Sharmat Releases Gypsy-Jazz Inspired Album 'Nouveau' To Smooth Jazz Audiences
by Julie Musbach - May 03, 2019 Instead of immediately following up his hit 2013 urban jazz album Bleu Horizons with a like-minded sequel, guitarist Craig Sharmat immersed in the music scene of his new adopted hometown of Santa Barbara and formed The Idiomatiques - which became the first Gypsy Jazz band in history to score a hit o...
Sole Survivor of Music Row Murder Secures Representation
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2019 Former Country artist and survivor of the infamous 'Murder on Music Row,' Sammy Sadler, is returning to the entertainment fold the same way he left--with a bullet. Sadler, whose promising career was stopped short on March 9, 1989 when he was shot by former Cash Box magazine employee, Richard D'Anton...
Reese Wynans Releases First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 01, 2019 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 y...
Peter Frampton Finale, The Farewell Tour Presented By SiriusXM Confirmed
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton has confirmed Peter Frampton Finale—The Farewell Tour presented by SiriusXM. The primarily U.S. tour, produced by Live Nation, will begin on June 18 in Tulsa, OK and continue throughout the summer and fall. The tour will feature special guest Jason Bonham's Led Zep...
Reese Wynans, of Double Trouble, Releases CROSSFIRE Music Video
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019 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 5...
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Featured On New 'Crossfire' Single From Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans feat. Joe Bonamassa
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2019 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 signa...
Stevie Ray Vaughan's Bandmate Reese Wynans to Release First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019 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...
Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls' Solo Debut SMALLS CHANGE (MEDITATIONS UPON AGEING) Out April 13
by Macon Prickett - April 05, 2018 Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), the debut solo album from Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, is premiering in its entirety via NPR Music's First Listen. NPR raves that “Smalls Change, ultimately, is a trumph of meta as much as ...
Virtuoso Blues/Rock Guitarist Paul Nelson Announces 2018 North American Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018 Paul Nelson is recognized as one of today's most talented guitarists and live performers. Nelson not only has the distinction of being the hand-picked guitar protégé, bandmate and producer to legendary rock/blues icon Johnny Winter but he has toured the world over performing and or recording alongsi...
Legendary Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Returns with First Solo Record
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2018 Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as Spinal Tap, returns with the release of his first full length solo venture Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl....
David Garfield & Karizma Perform at Carlos Vega 20th Memorial Concert
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2017 Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40....
Paul Nelson, Grammy Winning Guitar Virtuoso & Johnny Winter Protege Announce Tour
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017 Worldwide touring has always been a constant in his career. Nelson and his time with Winter was no different, performing and/or recording along side an array of today's top artists... |