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John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 That willingness to confront pays off handsomely on Rumble Strip, which combines Leventhal's distinctive, lyrical guitar work, full-band productions with and without vocals, solo guitar pieces that draw on Leventhal's love for classical music and Anglican hymns, and humid blasts of Southern soul, co... 
BJ the Chicago Kid Taps Freddie Gibbs for New Track 'Liquor Store in the Sky'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 BJ The Chicago Kid, a 7X GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter, releases a new single, “Liquor Store In The Sky” ft. Freddie Gibbs via RTW Records/RCA Records. 'Liquor Store In The Sky' was born at Memphis' legendary Royal Studios, the very same creative sanctuary once graced by the iconic Al Green... 
Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax. Released in August 1967, Born Under a Bad Sign compiled the above-mentioned singles, plus originals like “The Hunter,” (penned by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and Carl Wells), “Personal Manager,” (by King and David Porter), and King’... 
'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Stompin’ Ground” was produced by the film’s ... 
Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell... 
Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee... 
Erin Rae Releases Amazon Original Cover of Tom Paxton's LAST THING ON MY MIND
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019 Today, indie folk sensation Erin Rae is releasing an Amazon Original cover of Tom Paxton's 'Last Thing On My Mind.' The song is part of Amazon Music's 'Produced By' series featuring producer Matt Ross-Spang. The song is available now to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. ... 
Craft Recordings Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Stax SOUL EXPLOSION
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019 1969 marked a year that was full of both trepidation and excitement for Stax Records. Just one year before, the Memphis soul outlet ended its relationship with musical giant Atlantic Records, effectively leaving the label as an independent entity, without a music catalog (which had previously includ... 
Concord Recording Artists Southern Avenue Announce Album Release Show
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 02, 2019 On their self-titled 2017 debut album, the boundary-breaking Memphis combo Southern Avenue sparked a one-band musical revolution, embodying an effortlessly organic soul/blues/R&B fusion that reflects the band members' diverse roots as well as their deep commitment to their chosen style. On their sec... 
Estelle Releases Amazon Original HOME, Produced By Adrian Younge
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2019 Today, British singer-songwriter Estelle released a new song “Home”, as part of the latest Amazon Original “Produced By” series on Amazon Music. Producer Adrian Younge is releasing a four-track collection throughout the month as part of the new installment, only available to stream and purchase on A... 
Musco Center Presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University presents Rosanne Cash with husband and songwriting partner John Leventhal on February 2 at 7:30 pm. In her Musco Center debut, the eldest daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash brings to Orange County, her new tour of the critically acclaimed albu... 
Celtic Women to Star on PBS' ANCIENT LAND
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2018 On the heels of the just-released top 10 Billboard “World” album Ancient Land (the group's thirteenth), multi-platinum international music sensation CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com) star in their Ancient Land PBS special airing nationally throughout December and January, and ready the launch of a ... 
The Blind Boys of Alabama Comes to Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
by Tori Hartshorn - November 13, 2018 The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a... 
Celtic Woman's ANCIENT LAND Enters Billboard World Chart At #6
by Tori Hartshorn - November 09, 2018 With their 13th album ANCIENT LAND out now, multi-platinum international music sensation CELTIC WOMAN will wrap up 2018 with a PBS special and their annual holiday tour in support of the new release. They'll continue into the new year with a full North American tour set for 2019 (dates below). ANCIE... 
Grammy-Nominated Celtic Woman Announce New Tour “Ancient Land”
by Tori Hartshorn - October 17, 2018 CELTIC WOMAN (www.celticwoman.com), the Grammy® -nominated, multi-platinum international music group today announced its return to North America with a brand new live show, Ancient Land. The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of the 13th studio album of the same name. CELTIC WOMAN w... 
Margo Price Releases Video for Amazon Original 'Leftovers' From Amazon Music's Inaugural 'Produced By' Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 09, 2018 Today, Margo Price released a video for her Amazon Original single 'Leftovers.' The psychedelia-infused clip was shot in her hometown of Nashville, TN, in a retro mirrored studio specially constructed by the video's director, Casey Pierce. The song is part of Amazon Music's inaugural 'Produced By' s... 
William Bell Releases Amazon Original 'In a Moment of Weakness'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 14, 2018 GRAMMY Award-winning artist William Bell released a new song titled “In a Moment of Weakness.” Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning, Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang, it's the fourth song released from the new Amazon Original “Produced By” series. Developed to spotlight today's community of produc... 
Al Green Releases Amazon Original ;Before The Next Teardrop Falls,' His First Single in 10 Years
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 13, 2018 10 time GRAMMY Award-winning Memphis soul singer Al Green has released his first song in a decade, as part of the new Amazon Original 'Produced By' series, only on Amazon Music. The “Produced By” series pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to create ... 
John Prine Releases Reimagined Version Of HOW LUCKY
by Tori Hartshorn - September 12, 2018 Seminal Nashville songwriter John Prine has released a new version of his song “How Lucky,” as part of the new Amazon Original “Produced By” series, only on Amazon Music. The track was produced by the GRAMMY Award-winning, Memphis-based producer Matt Ross-Spang. The “Produced By” series pairs produc... 
Amazon Music Announces 'Produced By' Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 11, 2018 Amazon Music today introduces “Produced By”: a new series of Amazon Original music developed to spotlight today's community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music. “Produced By” pairs producers with a collection of some of today's top artists across various genres to cre... 
Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab... 
Beck, Post Malone, Phoenix, Nas To Headline 2018 Mempho Music Festival
by Macon Prickett - June 11, 2018 Mempho Music Festival, brought to you by Big River Presents, has announced the lineup for its second edition, which will return to Memphis, Tennessee, on October 6th and 7th, 2018. Nestled in the heart of Shelby Farms Park, Mempho Fest blends today's top performers with Memphis' rich musical histor... 
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output....
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output....
Stax Country Unearths Rare and Unreleased Tracks Out 10/20
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2017 Craft Recordings, the catalog division of Concord Music Group, is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Stax Country, a collection of rare and unreleased country songs, recorded in the early-mid 1970s for the Memphis label.... |
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