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Ric Robertson - Strange World Coming September 25
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020 Ric Robertson’s Strange World EP drips with syrupy trance-funk like an intergalactic spacecraft rising from swampy waters at the far edges of the galaxy, crash-landing in the middle of Frenchmen Street. ...
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....
Ed Helms And The Bluegrass Situation Announce Whiskey Sour Happy Hour
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 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....
Mark Erelli Unveils Title Track of Forthcoming EP 'Blindsided'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 21, 2020 Today, Mark Erelli unveils “Blindsided,” the title track and latest single from his forthcoming LP, out march 27th via Soundly Music. “The word has negative connotations, but I thought it would be interesting to use it in the context of a love song,” the award-winning singer/songwriter told The Blue...
Mark Erelli Previews LP 'Blindsided' with Single A Little Kindness
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020 Award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Erelli has released “A Little Kindness,” a track from his forthcoming LP Blindsided, due out March 27th via Soundly Music. “Boston-based musician Mark Erelli is known for both his songwriting acumen and his ability to bring that talent to co-writing sessions with...
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019 Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categor...
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....
Gloria Gaynor, Lee Ann Womack to Perform at City Winery Chicago
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Grammy-winning country star Lee Ann Womack, legendary disco queen Gloria Gaynor, Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 28 at noon. All tickets will be a...
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...
Sierra Hull Announces 'Christmas Time Is Here' Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018 Sierra Hull is pleased to announce the 'Christmas Time Is Here' tour in which each of the four tour stops will be partnered with Toys for Tots and/or a local food bank-- seeking to ease the stress of the holidays for the less fortunate. Each attending fan who donates an unwrapped toy, canned foods, ...
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....
Folk Alliance International Announces 2019 Official Showcase Artists
by Tori Hartshorn - 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. ...
City Parks Foundation Announces the SummerStage 2018 Season
by Macon Prickett - April 18, 2018 City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2018 season of SummerStage, New York City's largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing more than 100 performances to Central Park and 17 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. This year's festival, presented by Capital One, wil...
Kyle Carey 'For Your Journey feat. Rhiannon Giddens Premieres at PopMatters
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2018 World Music Network's Riverboat Records is happy to announce that album standout Four Your Journey from the forthcoming Kyle Carey LP The Art of Forgetting (out 1.26.18) has premiered at PopMatters...
Irish Arts Center Announces Spring 2018 Season
by Tori Hartshorn - December 14, 2017 Irish Arts Center Announces Spring 2018 Season...
Lara Downes to Release Her Sony Music Debut Album 'For Lenny'
by Richard Best - November 15, 2017 Pianist Lara Downes will release her new album For Lenny, a tribute to Leonard Bernstein in honor of his centennial celebration, February 9, 2018, on Sony Classical....
Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert Among CMA AWARD Winners; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017 'The 51st Annual CMA Awards' walked the line between celebration and commemoration Wednesday night as Garth Brooks won Entertainer of the Year for a record-extending sixth time while Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne took home two Awards apiece....
Drake Tops Winners of 2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS; Full Winner's List
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017 The 2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, and actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, was an explosive night of must-see, one-of-a-kind musical performances and exclusive television premieres from today's chart-topping artists....
Drake Tops Winners of Non-Televised BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2017 dick clark productions just released the names of the '2017 Billboard Music Award' winners from categories, which will not be televised during tonight's live broadcast.... |