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Video: Jean-Michel Jarre And Sir Brian May Perform Historic Live Concert 'Bridge From The Future'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024 Jean-Michel Jarre and special guest Sir Brian May electrified the Bratislava, Slovaki skies with Bridge from the Future, the opening concert of the seventh edition of STARMUS Festival. The staggering production featured exquisitely choreographed architectural light and laser displays that were visib... 
Video: Watch Jimmy Buffett's 'University Of Bourbon Street' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024 Celebrating the city that deeply influenced his music and joyful outlook on life, the release of the music video for 'University of Bourbon Street' displays Jimmy Buffett's love affair with New Orleans. This standout track from his final album, Equal Strain On All Parts, features the legendary Prese... 
Too Close To Touch Announce Final Album 'For Keeps'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 Over more than ten years and two full-length releases the band continuously earned praise for their skillful musicianship and intricate arrangements that highlight each member's technical ability. The glue that held them together throughout it all was beloved front man Keaton Pierce, who met his unt... 
Musician And Activist Sona Jobarteh Embarks On North American Tour February-March 2024
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 Musician and activist Sona Jobarteh is set to embark on a North American tour in February-March 2024. Blues legend Taj Mahal will share the bill with the groundbreaking kora virtuoso for 13 shows. Check out the full list of tour dates now!... 
Earl Scruggs' 100th Birthday Celebration Musical Tribute Airs LIVE On Veeps
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023 On Saturday, January 6, 2024, a stellar lineup of bluegrass and country artists will come together at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Earl Scruggs, whose revolutionary style of banjo playing forever changed the landscape of bluegrass music.... 
Jimmy Buffett Keeps the Party Going with Two New Singles featuring Special Guests
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 The two new tracks include a balmy version of the most Jimmy Buffett-esque song Bob Dylan ever wrote, “Mozambique,” and the rollicking original, “University of Bourbon Street,” destined to become a New Orleans Parrot Head party anthem. For over five decades, Jimmy Buffett has transported listeners t... 
Jimmy Buffett's Posthumous Album 'Equal Strain On All Parts' Sets Release Date; Features Paul McCartney Collaboration
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 The title is inspired by Buffett’s grandfather’s description of a good nap. The record, co-produced by longtime Coral Reefers, Michael Utley and Mac McAnally, features well-known friends, including Paul McCartney, Emmylou Harris, Lennie Gallant, Angelique Kidjo, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.... 
((( O ))) shares 'don't die'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023 Alluringly futuristic in contrast to the languid 'Sanctuary,' ((( O )))'s earlier single that celebrated the female form in procreation, 'Don't Die' enhances ((( O )))'s world further, citing fans of FKJ alongside Jhene Aiko or Kehlani's soaring vocals with Medasin and Raveena's RNB styling.... 
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
by Michael Major - April 18, 2023 Kicking off on August 1 in Pittsburgh, Rateliff and the band will perform at Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion and Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater as well as multiple dates at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Chicago’s The Salt Shed and Missoula’s Kettlehouse Amph... 
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats to Release New EP 'What If I'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 All songs on the What If I EP were produced by Bradley Cook (Bon Iver, Kevin Morby, The War on Drugs) and R.M.B.—the production trio of Rateliff, Meese and James Barone (Beach House). In addition, the track “Slow Pace of Time” features The Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s leader and clarinetist, Charli... 
Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 The premier live music, art, and culinary event will feature performances from The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, and The Black Crowes, among an eclectic group of top talent spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. Check out the complete lineup of the upcoming festival now!... 
Drowse Reveals New Single 'Mystery Pt. 2'
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022 Bates completed an MFA at Mills College, coloring the album with shades of avant-electronic and minimalist composition (Pauline Oliveros, Terry Riley, Maryanne Amacher, Sarah Davachi etc…). To realize this scope Drowse collaborated with Madeline Johnston (Midwife), Alex Kent (Sprain), Lula Asplund, ... 
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Release New Six-Song EP 'Dancing On The Moon'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The GRAMMY-winning songwriter Dan Wilson released his new EP Dancing On The Moon. The six song EP is his first collection of solo material since his 2017 album Re-Covered and follows his band Semisonic’s first release of new music in nearly 20 years You’re Not Alone that was released in 2020.... 
Drowse Announces New Album for The Flenser 'Wane Into It'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022 In 2019, Drowse’s Kyle Bates set out to produce a self-recorded new album. Now, three years later, he’s emerged with Wane into It, continuing a distinctly Pacific Northwestern tradition of self-recording indie experimentalists (Grouper, The Microphones, Unwound’s Leaves Turn Inside You). Watch the n... 
Seasonal Music Compilation 'Holidays Rule' to Get First-Ever Vinyl Pressing
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 The compilation album features Paul McCartney, The Shins, fun., The Civil Wars, Rufus Wainwright, Sharon Van Etten, Andrew Bird, and many more. Covering holiday classics like “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “Wonderful Christmastime,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and more.... 
Kelsey Waldon Releases New Album 'No Regular Dog'
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022 Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal songwriting to date. With these eleven songs, including “Season’s Ending,” a tribute to Waldon’s mentor Jo... 
New Shows Coming to the Flynn This Fall: ZZ Top, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2022 The Flynn has announced a collection of new shows coming to the Main Stage this fall. Legendary Texas blues-rock trio ZZ Top takes the stage on October 16 at 7:30 pm. ... 
Kelsey Waldon Debuts New Song 'Simple As Love'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal songwriting to date. With these eleven songs, including “Season’s Ending,” a tribute to Waldon’s mentor Jo... 
Kelsey Waldon Releases New Song 'Tall and Mighty'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 “Tall and Mighty” is the second song unveiled from Waldon’s highly anticipated new album, No Regular Dog. Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal ... 
Boyfriend Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Sugar & Spice'
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022 Modern pop singer-songwriter/producer Boyfriend has announced today’s premiere of her new single, “Sugar and Spice (Feat. Pyra),” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The track – which sees Boyfriend joined by award-winning T-pop superstar Pyra – was recently heard on such hit TV series... 
The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile & More to Headline BeachLife Ranch
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022 The initial music lineup for BeachLife Ranch includes The Lumineers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Brandi Carlile, Dierks Bentley, Wilco, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, and a very special performance of Songs Of Waylon Jennings, featuring Shooter Jennings & surprise guests. The full list of music ar... 
Kelsey Waldon Confirms 'No Regular Dog' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022 Kelsey Waldon will embark on her nationwide “No Regular Dog Tour” this summer with newly confirmed shows at Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory, Philadelphia’s MilkBoy, Seattle’s Tractor Tavern, Portland’s Polaris Hall, Austin’s 3TEN ACL, Fort Worth’s Tulips FTW, Lexington’s The Burl, Los Angeles’ Hotel Caf... 
Kelsey Waldon Releases 'Sweet Little Girl' From New Album 'No Regular Dog'
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022 Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal songwriting to date. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.... 
Charles Billingsley Announces New Album 'The Shadow Of Your Smile'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022 A quintessential anthology of nostalgic favorites, the 15-song set also marks Billingsley’s Club44 Records debut. Dedicated to the preservation of the Great American Songbook, the boutique label is home to recordings from such renowned entertainers as Linda Lavin, Jane Monheit, Billy Stritch and Spe... 
Grammy Nominee Tarriona 'Tank' Ball Sings the National Anthem Before NCAA Tournament
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Last night, Tarriona “Tank” Ball—of Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas—sang the National Anthem with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ahead of the men’s NCAA Tournament final between Kansas and North Carolina. Watch/share the performance HERE.... |
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