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2024 Lowell Folk Festival Unveils Full Performance Schedule

Discover the full performance schedule for the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival. Enjoy a diverse lineup of folk music acts and cultural performances in Lowell, Massachusetts. Learn how to attend.

Blues Rock Sensation Eric Johanson to Embark on Tour

New Orleans rock/blues sensation Eric Johanson returns to the U.S. after the latest of 25 highly acclaimed European shows so far in 2024 to resume his “Don’t Hold Back Tour,” supporting his chart-topping album, The Deep and the Dirty.

Tab Benoit to Release First Album in 14 Years

Award-winning Blues guitarist Tab Benoit is set to release I Hear Thunder, his first album in fourteen years. To complement the release, Anders Osborne will join Tab onstage when the I Hear Thunder national tour winds across the country, kicking off on July 10th in Raleigh, NC.

2024 Lowell Folk Festival Announces Additional Performances

Festival organizers has announced nine additional traditional musical acts from around the world and around the corner, who will perform on stages throughout downtown Lowell, MA  July 26-28 during the 37th Annual Lowell Folk Festival.

Folk Music And Arts From Around The World Highlight The Free 37th Annual Lowell Folk Festival

The Lowell Festival announced the first set of musical acts performing at the 37th annual Lowell Folk Festival set for July 26-28.

Composer Tree Adams Releases New Symphony 'ELEMENTS 4'

Tree Adams has announced his latest work, “ELEMENTS 4” is out now and available everywhere you stream music.

TV & Film Composer Tree Adams to Release 'Elements 4' Ft. Bassekou Kouyate

His credits range from the epic, and fan loved sci-fi score for Jason Rothenberg's 'The 100' to more contemporary scores for popular series like Belushi, Legends, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS Hawai'i, Lethal Weapon, Redemption Road, Californication or Swelter to name a few.

Mike Zito to Release New Album 'Life Is Hard' in February

Zito recorded the new album in September at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing. Both Bonamassa and Smith were involved in the production of Blood Brothers, the critically-acclaimed album Zito recorded with fellow label guitarist Albert Castiglia.

Guitarist Eric Johanson Releases New Single & More Samantha Fish Tour Dates

Filmed at Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge, in New Orleans, LA., the video for 'The Deep and the Dirty' was directed by Kaylie McCarthy & Lizzie Smith with videography by Kaylie McCarthy and edited by Eric Johanson. About the video Johanson declared, 'On one level 'The Deep And The Dirty' is two references to the American South.

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance

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 director Martin Shore and Eric Krasno.

GREENWICH WINE + FOOD Announces Details for Big Easy Event

Greenwich Wine + Food today announced confirmed musical talent, chef participation and additional events that will be part of its 10-year anniversary celebration taking place this October.

See Sheryl Crow, a Tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra & Much More This Summer at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is presenting a summer of jazz, funk, blues, and more at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Upcoming performances include a tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra at the Hollywood Bowl (July 27), Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz at The Ford (July 29), and many more. 

The Devon Allman Project Heads Out on Tour With Samantha Fish, Eric Krasno & Dirty Dozen Brass Band

The Devon Allman Project will travel throughout the East Coast for several co-headlining performances with Samantha Fish Band and the Eric Krasno Band on select dates along with support from New Orleans legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS

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, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Galactic, the late Dr. John, and many more. The film hits theaters in NYC and LA today and will roll out to select cities nationwide during the month of May, list of showings HERE. The soundtrack is available now digitally, with a CD and deluxe vinyl release to come on May 27, 2022. A Take Me To The River: All Stars tour is also set for this May, and select musicians featured in the project will perform at music venues across the country.

Ravinia Festival Announces 2022 Summer Lineup Featuring YOURS, STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Ravinia Festival has announced its complete 2022 summer lineup, offering 50 artist debuts and more than 100 concerts, including the annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.

Pimps Of Joytime Release Title Track 'Reachin' Up' Featuring Marcus Farrar Of Antibalas & Carol C (Si*Sé)!

Riding high from the release of their latest singles 'Lesson' and 'Are You Gonna?,' Pimps of Joytime release the third single and title track 'Reachin' Up' featured on their much-anticipated new studio album, Reachin' Up, on Friday, March 4, 2022 on Regime Music Group. An intersection of Brooklyn's indie music scene, New Orleans funk and San Francisco soul, the PJT's new studio album, Reachin' Up, drops worldwide on Friday, April 15, 2022.

KINKY BOOTS & More Announced for 2022 Hollywood Bowl Season

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced the 2022 Hollywood Bowl season, celebrating a century of stellar performances at one of the world’s most iconic venues.

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack

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-1, Mannie Fresh, Big Freedia, and Galactic now!

U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train'

“Stop That Train” was a hit by the Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats) released in 1965 at the height of the original ska movement.

Six Degrees Records Releases Self-Titled Debut Album From DAGNASTERPUS

The ten tracks feature nimble horns, grimy beats and gritty vocals. The self-titled album was released today by SIX DEGREES RECORDS.