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Blues Traveler to Release New Album 'Traveler's Soul' In October
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 The quintet, comprised of John Popper (vocals, harmonica), Chan Kinchla (guitar), Tad Kinchla (bass), Ben Wilson (keyboards) and Brendan Hill (drums), channel the same magic as always, but this time the group put their spin on R&B and soul staples straight out of the American Songbook, and it’s noth...
The Inaugural Big Easy Cruise Announces Lineup
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Concerts featuring the roots and offshoots of American music will fill the days and nights with performances by Little Feat, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Leo Nocentelli from The Meters, Anders Osborne, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Tuba Skinny, John Boutté, Rocki...
Craft Recordings Announces 'Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium is an expansive overview of American Black roots music. Produced by author, professor, and GRAMMY®-nominated music historian Dr. Ted Olson, along with GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, and author Scott Billington, Birthright offers an introduction to the r...
Anne Elise Hastings Releases New Single 'Missouri'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022 This song, “Missouri,” is just one shining example of the Appalachian-meets-the Big Easy sound of the group’s upcoming album, Unmasking A Confidence Trickster. Over a slinky groove, accented by slapback-laden electric guitars, Hastings and Her Revolving Cast of Characters deliver her grandmother’s s...
Dennis Quaid Announces 2021 Fall Tour Dates & New Album Release in 2022
by Michael Major - August 25, 2021 Dennis Quaid has announced dates for his fall 2021 tour, ahead of the release of his upcoming album, which is set for 2022. The shows will feature covers, original music, and stories about Quaid's career in film....
Curt Ramm Releases 'Rogue Island' on Rocktorium Records
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2021 This instrumental soundscape is set to be the perfect Summer soundtrack, and is available now everywhere you stream music....
Delfeayo Marsalis Kicks Off KEEP NOLA MUSIC ALIVE With Virtual Concert
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2020 Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans musicians, trombonist, composer and producer Delfeayo Marsalis is launching a new non-profit designed to help keep the city's music culture thriving. ...
Jon Fratelli Releases 'Bright Night Flowers'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019 Jon Fratelli - Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and front man from The Fratellis releases Bright Night Flowers today via Cooking Vinyl. ...
Jon Fratelli Announces New Single EVANGELINE
by Tori Hartshorn - January 11, 2019 Jon Fratelli - Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and front man of The Fratellisannounces details of a new single 'Evangeline' out today! You can listen to it here. ...
The Fratellis Frontman JON FRATELLI Releases DREAMS DON'T REMEMBER YOUR NAME Solo Album Out 2/15
by Tori Hartshorn - December 07, 2018 Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and front man from The Fratellis announces details of a new single 'Dreams Don't Remember Your Name' out today. You can listen to it HERE. 'Dreams Don't Remember Your Name' is taken from Jon's forthcoming solo album. Bright Night Flowers which will be releas...
The Fratellis Frontman Jon Fratelli to Release Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018 JON FRATELLI, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and front man from THE FRATELLIS, announces details of a new solo album. Bright Night Flowers will be released on February 15, 2019 via Cooking Vinyl. The album's title song Bright Night Flowers will be made available as an instant grat from to...
Sam Ravenna Drops Soulful New Singles CAN'T BE REPLACED and I LIKE IT HERE
by Tori Hartshorn - October 10, 2018 Sam Ravenna's new album Fragile picks up where his self-titled EP left off, diving deeper into the world that drives Ravenna as an artist. On the new album he explores themes of the fragility and fluid nature of life. Through life's challenges, injuries, a mental health breakdown at the age of 22, h...
Sam Ravenna Announces New Album 'Fragile'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018 Sam Ravenna's sophomore release, “Fragile”, picks up where his self-titled EP leaves off, and dives deeper into what drives Ravenna as an artist. From vintage Motown flavored soul music, neo-soul funk beats, yacht rock, to experimental avant-guard Jazz and psychedelic dub, 'Fragile' simultaneously t...
Kid Rock Announces Launch of RED BLOODED ROCK N ROLL REDNECK EXTRAVAGANZA Tour August 3
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018 KID ROCK announced today he will launch the RED BLOODED ROCK N ROLL REDNECK EXTRAVAGANZA TOUR. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off August 3 in Bangor, ME. Kid Rock will pick up friends Brantley Gilbert and Wheeler Walker Jr. to join him along the way, hitting 15 cities nationwide before wrap...
Kylie Minogue, Tove Lo, Lizzo, and Big Freedia to Perform Live at NYC Pride's Pride Island
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018 NYC Pride's Pride Island is back this year featuring top performances by Kylie Minogue, Tove Lo, Lizzo, and Big Freedia from Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, June 24, 2018 at a new location - Pier 97....
Americana Singer/Songwriter Don Gallardo Set To Release New Album This April
by Macon Prickett - February 05, 2018 Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Don Gallardo is set to release his next album, Still Here, on April 27, 2018 through Rock Ridge Music (with distribution via ADA). With music that walks the line between Americana, folk, and roots-rock, mining the influence of classic 1970s singer-songwri...
Moon Honey Debut Video For 'Betta Fish' Headlining Teragram Ballroom 12/14
by Emily Bruno - December 05, 2017 Today, Moon Honey debuted their captivating new video for their latest sonic offering 'Betta Fish.' Directed by Paul Meredith, the video is a quirky and delightful kaleidoscope of color, shot inside the California Institute of Abnormal Arts and features special guest appearances from one 100 year ol...
Kermit Ruffins & Irvin Mayfield Release New Album A Beautiful World Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017 Charting: #5 iTunes Jazz, #15 JazzWeek Radio, #8 NACC College Jazz Radio Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield have released their collaborative album celebrating the 20th anniversary of New Orleans label Basin Street Records, A Beautiful World, today....
Kermit Ruffins & Irvin Mayfield Announce Debut Collaborative Album
by Caryn Robbins - August 08, 2017 In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Basin Street Records has announced forthcoming the collaborative album between its two most recorded artists, Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield, A Beautiful World, out September 22.... |