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Guitarist/Film Composer Lyle Workman Set To Release 'Uncommon Measures'
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2021 As a sideman and session musician, Lyle Workman has toured and recorded with the likes of Beck, Sting, Frank Black, Todd Rundgren and Norah Jones; as a composer for film and TV, he's written music for blockbusters that have earned over a billion dollars, including 'Superbad,' 'The 40 Year Old Virgin... 
Mark Erelli Releases Wistful 'Not Quite Christmas'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli knows that even in the most normal and prosperous of years, the holidays can be a sad and lonely time for some — and this year has only complicated how we’re all feeling about the holiday season.... 
THE VIBRATORS Reunite With Guitar Slinging Legend CHRIS SPEDDING On MARS CASINO!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020 The year is 1976 and the latest craze to hit the British night club scene is a small smattering of bands blasting what became known as punk rock music, a sound so energetic that it literally got audiences springing up and down rhythmically in time with the music, i.e. pogo dancing. ... 
Singer Songwriter Larry Jay Gets 'Drunk On Dreams' In New Single
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2020 Country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay has released his new single, "Drunk On Dreams." His next, "Wow," features Team Blake member Caeland Gardner on vocals.... 
Acclaimed Songwriter MATT COSTA Releases New Album 'Yellow Coat'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2020 Dangerbird Records and acclaimed California singer-songwriter Matt Costa are excited to announce the release of his brand new full-length album, Yellow Coat.... 
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... 
Matt Rollings Announces Vinyl Release of His First Album in 30 Years 'Matt Rollings Mosaic'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020 Today, the GRAMMY Award-winning producer, piano virtuoso and first-call session superstar Matt Rollings announced his first album in over 30 years Matt Rollings Mosaic will be released on limited edition, numbered 180g vinyl.... 
Jorge Pérez-Albela Releases New Album Featuring Singer Sissy Castrogiovanni
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2020 Today marks the release of percussionist Jorge Perez-Albela's debut album The Time is Now. Noted for his skilled work as a sideman with such artists as Maria Schneider, Bert Seager, Danilo Perez and Sofia Rei Perez-Albela offers audiences his first foray as a bandleader on this multicultural, contem... 
Mark Erelli Unveils a New Music Video for 'The River Always Wins'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 13, 2020 Boston-based singer/songcrafter Mark Erelli has unveiled a new music video for “The River Always Wins,” a track from his highly-acclaimed new album, Blindsided. 'I wrote this song with Berklee College of Music professor and singer/songwriter Susan Cattaneo,” Erelli told Folk Alley, who premiered the... 
GRAMMY-Nominated Pianist Christian Sands Announced As Monterey Jazz Festival's 2020 Artist-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2020 The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist, composer and educator Christian Sands has been announced as the Artist-in-Residence for the 63rd Monterey Jazz Festival in 2020.... 
Graham Norwood Releases Debut Album 'Out Of The Sea'
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020 Today, San Francisco singer-songwriter Graham Norwood releases his debut album Out Of The Sea. Along with the release of the album, Graham has also shared the music video for the single 'Greenfield', directed by Christopher Toms.... 
See Highlights From the 2020 Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 30, 2020 The Sundance ASCAP Music Café headed into its first full week of the Sundance Film Festival with a wide array of performers representing many different musical flavors. Nashville writers included Joe Robinson, originally from Australia who is a guitar wizard and accomplished sideman for such artists... 
IK Multimedia Offers Free Drum Anthology Libraries for UNO Drum
by Abigail Charpentier - November 14, 2019 IK Multimedia announces the Drum Anthology Libraries for UNO Drum, a free collection of PCM sounds from rare and vintage drum machines designed to expand the cutting-edge sound palette of the UNO Drum with new sounds that pay homage to the past. It includes sounds created using more than 40 drum mac... 
John Calvin Abney Announces New LP SAFE PASSAGE Due Out 9/27
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019 John Calvin Abney is set to return with a self-produced new LP Safe Passage via Black Mesa Records on September 27, 2019. It's the follow-up to 2018's Coyote, which Rolling Stone Country called “dreamy folk with a good balance of sadness and sunshine.” From the start of Safe Passage's gentle opener,... 
Kelly Finnigan Hits The Road In Support Of New Soul LP Out Via Colemine Records
by Tori Hartshorn - May 17, 2019 Kelly Finnigan, the lead singer of Bay Area-based indie-soul auteurs Monophonics, has just released his debut solo album, The Tales People Tell, via Colemine Records. Over the course of the album's 10 new, original songs, Kelly channels a multitude of influences that reflect a lifetime immersed in t... 
Highlights In Jazz Presents 'A Salute to Randy Brecker'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019 The annual Highlights In Jazz series, a fan fave for almost a half century, can be counted on to deliver concerts that surprise and delight savvy jazz fans. The third event of the 2019 lineup showcases one of the series' most beloved traditions: paying homage to a living jazz great. The Highlights I... 
Joshua Speers Releases New Song and Video For HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOU'RE ALONE
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2019 Following the release of his first-ever song “Bad Night” at the tail end of 2018, Joshua Speers is back with his most poignant songwriting yet with the track cleverly titled “Happy Birthday You're Alone.” The song's title hits hard and Speers shares some insight into its origins, saying: 'I wrote th... 
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz 46th Anniversary Gala 2/28, BMCC TRIBECA Performing Arts Center
by Tori Hartshorn - February 21, 2019 Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. The 2019 season is no exception, with four ... 
DIY Godfather R. Stevie Moore Releasing New Album Featuring Ariel Pink, Jason Falkner, Lane Steinberg
by Tori Hartshorn - January 04, 2019 R Stevie Moore: this guy again. The Godfather of DIY home recording. Hundreds of self-released albums over the past 50 years. Dozens issued on countless indie labels since 1976. Pop craftsman, crafty grandpop, notorious curmudgeon. Blah blah blah blah blah. Most recently teamed with Jason Falkner on... 
Highlights In Jazz Announces its 47th All-Star Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2019 Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. The 2019 season is no exception, with four ... 
Jessica And Tony Jones Announce Two New Releases
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2018 A savvy bandleader, intrepid improviser, gifted composer and veteran educator who's mentored some of jazz's finest 21s t century artists, Brooklyn tenor saxophonist Jessica Jones adds to her stellar discography with Continuum, an album that embodies her approach to jazz as a seamless flow passed bet... 
Kyle Crane Announces Debut Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2018 Revered drummer & prolific songwriter, Kyle Crane has lent his talents on tours with the likes of Neko Case and M. Ward among others as well as being the incredible drum double for the film Whiplash. Today, Crane announces an album of his own, Crane Like the Bird, due out January 18, 2019. Consequen... 
Highlights In Jazz Announces its 47th All-Star Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018 In four stellar concerts featuring some of the brightest luminaries in jazz today, 2019's Highlights In Jazz series brings together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. You'll hear unforgettable performances from jazz veterans including Warren Vac... 
Coby Brown's Brand New Video TOKYO Has Exclusive Worldwide Premiere Via Vents Magazine
by Tori Hartshorn - November 16, 2018 Singer/songwriter/composer Coby Brown's brand new video “Tokyo” has its exclusive worldwide premiere via Vents Magazine today; check it outhere. Of the path that led to the making of the video, Coby Brown explained, “The director, Rennie Solis, and I had been talking about making a video forever. I'... 
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Presents Game of Stones
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, highly regarded as one of the best live bands on the planet, gets back on the road showcasing material from their long-awaited forthcoming studio album, as well as previous acclaimed KDTU recordings like 'New Ammo' and 'The Bridge.' The current KDTU touring lineup is com... |
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