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Video: Selena Gomez in LOUDER: THE SOUNDTRACK OF CHANGE Documentary Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - October 14, 2024 The Max Original documentary LOUDER: THE SOUNDTRACK OF CHANGE, directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson, debuts THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 on Max. Watch the trailer now. ...
Ryder Bach Drops New Album LODE - A Journey of Masculinity, Love, and Identity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 20, 2023 Discover the captivating sounds and thought-provoking themes of Ryder Bach's new album 'Lode'. Listen to the lead single 'Need U' and embark on a musical journey like no other....
Paul Simon Tribute Concert to Premiere on CBS
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022 The two-hour special tribute features a star-studded performer lineup of GRAMMY-winning artists, past nominees and iconic voices including Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Rhiannon Giddens, Susanna Hoffs, Jonas Brothers, Angélique Kidjo, Ledisi, Little Big Town, Dave Matthews, Brad Pai...
'Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols, Vol. II' Announces Release
by Michael Major - October 20, 2021 Strange Wonders, The Wexford Carols Vol. II features 11 carols from the tradition that focus on the spiritual and mystical aspects of the Christmas story. The songs on the first Wexford Carols focused on the best-known episodes of the Christmas story. Preorder the new album now!...
Caitríona O'Leary Sings Rare Traditional Irish Christmas Songs For UNACCOMPANIED 30
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2020 On Saturday December 19th, Heresy Records' recording artist, Caitríona O'Leary, will perform the 30th installment of Unaccompanied her weekly series of micro-concerts live-streamed on Facebook every Saturday at 2:30 PM Dublin time (GMT+1:00). ...
Caitríona O'Leary Performs Rare Christmas Songs For UNACCOMPANIED 28
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020 On Saturday December 5th, Heresy Records' recording artist, Caitríona O'Leary, will perform the 28th installment of Unaccompanied her weekly series of micro-concerts live-streamed on Facebook every Saturday at 2:30 PM Dublin time (GMT+1:00). ...
VIDEO: Stevie Nicks '24 Karat Gold: The Concert' In Cinemas Tomorrow
by Sarah Leiber - October 20, 2020 Tomorrow night, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Stevie Nicks brings her legendary music to the big screen when Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert debuts in select cinemas around the world!...
The Steve Martin Annual Banjo Prize Announces Five Winners
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2020 Steve Martin and the board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced the five winners of this year's annual Banjo Prize. ...
Amanda Palmer Announces New Podcast 'The Art of Asking Everything'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 22, 2020 Musician, best-selling author, TED speaker, and community leader Amanda Palmer has announced the launch of a remarkable new podcast....
Amanda Palmer and Rhiannon Giddens Cover Portishead's 'It's A Fire' for Charity
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020 Amanda Palmer and Rhiannon Giddens have joined forces for a cover of Portishead's much adored song, “It's A Fire.”...
Dirk Powell Returns With 'When I Wait For You'
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020 Renowned producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and sideman Dirk Powell is releasing his first album on Compass Records today. WHEN I WAIT FOR YOU, included in NPR New Music Friday's “New and Notable” releases today, confirms why Powell has achieved near legendary status in the international ro...
Caitríona O'Leary Presents UNACCOMPANIED' #10 On Facebook, July 11
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2020 ...
Mike Block Announces New World Music LP GUZO, Releases First Single 'Expression Of Concern'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 07, 2020 Pioneering cello player, composer, singer and educator, Mike Block, has announced his latest album, Guzo, for an August 21 release on Bright Shiny Things....
Irish Singer Caitríona O'leary Offers Live Stream Weekly Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2020 Heresy Records' recording artist, Caitríona O'Leary, will perform a weekly online concert titled, Unaccompanied, which will be streamed live on Facebook every Saturday at 2:30 PM (Dublin Time). The inspiration for this series originated by a May 2nd concert she performed in response to the Covid-19 ...
Ed Helms and BGS Announce Whiskey Sour Happy Hour
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2020 The Bluegrass Situation, along with its co-founder, actor/comedian/musician Ed Helms, have just announced Whiskey Sour Happy Hour, a 21st-century online variety show to benefit MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund and Direct Relief, debuting on April 22nd at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern....
Rhiannon Giddens and Daniel Lanois Release Tracks from 'The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: Original Soundtrack'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019 Today, contemporary folk luminary Rhiannon Giddens and 11-time Grammy Award-winning acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois, alongside his band Heavy Sun, have released newly reimagined tracks from The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: Original Soundtrack as Amazon Originals. Giddens perform...
ANTI- Records Announces Upcoming Label Showcase at AMERICANAFES
by Abigail Charpentier - August 27, 2019 ANTI- Records is thrilled to announce its upcoming label showcase at the 20th annual AMERICANAFEST, a self-described “melting pot of Americana's influences including roots, folk, country, blues and soul-based music”, occurring September 10 – September 15 in Nashville, Tennessee....
Ani DiFranco Announces 'No Walls Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2019 As singer/songwriter/feminist/activist gears up to release her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream on May 7, she is also announcing her summer run of tour dates. She kicks off her run on May 3 at JazzFest in New Orleans before a block of book events, then returns to performing May 31 in Housto...
Jeannie Seely Lends Talent to 'Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27....
Lara Downes to Release New Album, 'Holes in the Sky'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019 On March 1, 2019, American pianist Lara Downes releases her new album, Holes in the Sky, on Portrait, an imprint of the Sony Music Masterworks label.The first single from the album, 'Albatross,' featuring Judy Collins, is now available on all major streaming platforms. 'Holes in the Sky' is also ava...
Nonesuch and New Amsterdam Records Announce Partnership
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019 Nonesuch and New Amsterdam Records have joined forces to release approximately three albums per year over an initial three-year period. This partnership is the result of conversations between the two New York-based labels about their long-term shared values to support the work of several generations...
Heresy Records to Re-Release 'The Wexford Carols'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2018 Described by the Los Angeles Times as “easily the year's most ambitious undertaking” The Wexford Carols reached #1 on both the Billboard and Amazon World Music charts in 2015. Heresy Records will re-release this significant and compelling album on November 15, 2018....
Folk Alliance International Announces 2019 Official Showcase Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018 Folk Alliance International (FAI) is proud to announce the 2019 Official Showcase artists* representing 23 countries (*confirmed to date and subject to change) for the 31st annual conference taking place February 13-17, 2019, at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal, Québec, Canada....
Kool and the Gang, Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series & Yiddish Under the Stars, & More Set for City Park's SummerStage
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018 City Parks Foundation's SummerStage is in full swing, with upcoming shows for the week of June 11th taking place all across New York City. For the most up-to-date scheduling and lineup for all SummerStage programming, visit www.SummerStage.org for all festival information. ...
Dom Flemons & Victory Boyd, Grace McLean, & More Coming to The Sheen Center This Week
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018 This week, The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street, NYC) presents three special live music events on the stage of the Loreto Theater. Tickets are available at SheenCenter.org, by phone at (212) 925-2812, or in-person at The Sheen Center box office. ... |