Mackenzie Shivers Headlines Littlefield This October
New York folk-pop artist Mackenzie Shivers will headline Littlefield in Brooklyn on October 6th, joined by Kevin Salem, Alex Minier, Joanna Schubert, and Cody Rahn. The event supports her fourth LP, primrose was in season.
Don Heffington Tribute LP to be Released Feat. Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, John C. Reilly, & More
Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, a musical salute to the late prolific drummer and singer-songwriter, will be released on October 18. The new tribute album features performances of Heffington originals from collaborators and friends including Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Watkins Family Hour, and more.
Review: Bandhouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends at Strathmore
Bandhouse Gigs, an outfit that assembles top local musicians to honor a variety of artists from Bob Dylan to the Stones, began its life outdoors at the Strathmore, honoring Nils Lofgren. For a big event Saturday with the full title “Strathmore Presents A BandHouse Gigs 20th Anniversary Tribute to DC Legends,” an attempt was made to honor no less than 24 acts over three and a half hours, involving, by one count, 75 different musicians.
Kasey Chambers Details Collaborative Book/Album Project Coming This October
Kasey Chambers has unveiled an exciting suite of forthcoming new material – kicking off with the announcement of a book, the material informing and inspiring her new album Backbone. Chambers enlisted some of the usual suspects to play on Backbone – her dad and guitarist Bill Chambers, her guitarist Brandon Dodd and longtime bassist Jeff McCormack.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First Of 2024 Lineup
Now in its 24th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres, including Greensky Bluegrass, Robyn Hitchcock, Big Star’s Radio City 50th Anniversary, The Wood Brothers, Fruition, Bobby Rush, Haley Heynderickx, The Bones Of J.R. Jones, Alice Gerrard, and Glen Hansard.
Mackenzie Shivers Shares New EP 'but i cried for violets'
New York-based, folk-pop artist Mackenzie Shivers has released a new 3-track EP, but i cried for violets, which follows her acclaimed new album primrose was in season, released earlier this year, where she boldly gives a glimpse into her healing process after losing her first pregnancy. Listen to the new EP!
Bella White to Release Covers EP 'Five For Silver'
Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bella White has announced her new EP, Five For Silver, out digitally August 16th on Rounder Records. On Five For Silver, White reimagines songs that have influenced both her life and career, by luminaries Lucinda Williams, Jeff Tweedy, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Ted Lucas.
Karen Jonas Releases New Single 'Gold in the Sand'
Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). Jonas created a technicolor portrait of vintage magic throughout 12 songs, and her new single, “Gold in the Sand,' is a vibrant showcase. Listen to the single now!
Steve Earle to Embark on Tour and Release Live Album 'Alone Again (Live)'
Steve Earle has announced his forthcoming live album, Alone Again (Live), due for release on July 12, 2024. The 15-song record will feature live recordings from Earle’s recent 2023 tour, including his classic hits “Copperhead Road,” “The Galway Girl,” “Guitar Town,” and more. Additionally, Earle is kicking off his extensive Alone Again: Solo & Acoustic 2024 Summer Tour this Friday, May 31st in Philadelphia, MS at Ellis Theater.
Ernest & Friends to Headline Stars for Second Harvest Concert
Top selling singer-songwriter ERNEST will be joined by friends HARDY, Jamey Johnson, and Lukas Nelson for a special night of music at the 2024 Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert presented by Nissan. The show will be held at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Karen Jonas Releases Carter-Inspired Single 'Rich Man's Valley' Ahead of Seventh Album
Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). The first single, 'Rich Man's Valley,' out now, offers an optimistic telling of the Carter family's journey from their humble beginnings in Poor Valley, Virginia, to the most revered echelons of country music history. Listen to the new single!
Mark Knopfler's New Album 'One Deep River' Out Now
One Deep River, the eagerly awaited tenth solo studio album from Mark Knopfler, has just debuted. The new LP offers an unstoppable flow of future Knopfler classics, with their customarily learned lyrics and refined guitar textures. They draw on a lifetime of genre-crossing ingredients and influences in blues, folk, rock and beyond. Listen to the album here!