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Celtic Connections to shine bright this winter as 2025 programme unveiled

The premiere winter festival and international celebration of Celtic music will illuminate stages across Glasgow from Thursday 16 January to Sunday 2 February, eclipsing dark winter nights with a kaleidoscope of internationally-renowned music, exciting new performances, unique showcases and one-off collaborations.

Billy Strings Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Highway Prayers'

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings released his highly anticipated new record, Highway Prayers. In celebration of the new music, Strings and his band will continue to tour through next year.

Billy Strings Debuts New Song 'Seven Weeks In County'

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings has released his new song, “Seven Weeks In County.' The track is the latest unveiled from Strings’ highly anticipated forthcoming record, Highway Prayers, which will be released next Friday, September 27.

Jerry Douglas to Release New Album 'The Set'

On Friday, September 20, the American music luminary Jerry Douglas will release The Set, his first album in seven years. The 11-track album, featuring five new offerings and six revitalized songs from his catalog, will be available across all DSPs.

Bob Malone and Band Come to The Cutting Room Next Month

Keyboardist/Composer Bob Malone and Band will return to New York City on September 10th to bring back his explosive, foot-stomping show to iconic venue The Cutting Room, 44 East 32nd Street.

Billy Strings to Release New Studio Album 'Highway Prayers' in September; First Single Available Now

Highway Prayers, the highly anticipated new studio album from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings, will be released September 27. The first single, Leadfoot, is available now.

Musical Titan Jerry Douglas Shares Lead Single From 'The Set'

The American music luminary has detailed his first album in seven years, The Set. The 11-track album, comprising five new offerings and six revitalized songs from his catalog, is set for a September 20 release via Nolivan Records across the DSPs in addition to physical CDs and 180-gram vinyl. Listen to the lead single!

Cris Jacobs to Play Fall 2024 Dates in Support of Critically Acclaimed Album

Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Cris Jacobs has revelaed new tour dates for fall 2024 in support of his highly acclaimed latest record, One Of These Days. Following his recent tours supporting Tommy Emmanuel, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Lone Bellow, and Kitchen Dwellers, Jacobs is set to captivate audiences across the East Coast.

Gangstagrass Release 'Mother' Feat. Reef The Lost Cauze

Gangstagrass, trailblazers in a genre of their own design, have delivered “Mother” (featuring Reef the Lost Cauze) — the impactful fifth single — along with its official music video from their 10-track album, The Blackest Thing on the Menu, due out Friday, June 14. Their seventh full-length album embodies the dynamic fusion of bluegrass and hip-hop that defines Gangstagrass, exploring the foundational elements of both genres with zest and flavor. Listen to the single now!

The String Cheese Incident Unveils Themes for 2024 Red Rocks Weekend Run

The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to unveil the special theme for this year’s weekend at Red Rocks. 2024 is a full-year celebration of the band’s 30-year history. This year, over the course of their annual 3-night run at Red Rocks, they will showcase and celebrate 3 different geographical locations that have had influence on the band’s musical journey over the last 3 decades; The New Orleans Incident, The Colorado Incident and The Nashville Incident.

Swamp Dogg Releases New Album 'Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St'

The Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg has released his 26th album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St. The 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane. In typical Swamp Dogg fashion, it blurs the lines between folk, roots, country, blues, and soul. Listen to the album now!

Swamp Dogg Offers Life Advice on 'Ugly Man's Wife' Ahead of New 'Blackgrass' LP

Swamp Dogg has released “Ugly Man’s Wife,” the final pre-release single to be pulled from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St out May 31 via Oh Boy Records. About the new single, Swamp Dogg explains: “I wrote ‘Ugly Man’s Wife’ with one of my favorite co-writers, Bob Jones, now deceased. I promised him that I would record it on my next album. I kept my word.” Listen to the single now!

Cris Jacobs Teams Up with Billy Strings & The Infamous Stringdusters In New Video for 'Poor Davey'

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Cris Jacobs has released a new video for his song “Poor Davey,” which appears on his brand-new album One Of These Days. The video features in-studio footage of the recording with special guests Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters and producer Jerry Douglas. The spirited track is based on actual events. It tells the dark tale of young man who grew up in a house where years earlier a teenager murdered his family. Watch the video here!

MerleFest Concludes 2024 Festival

MerleFest concluded its annual spring homecoming this weekend with its ‘Traditional Plus' celebration, drawing both seasoned attendees and newcomers to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Adds New Dates For ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has announced additional tour dates including stops in Des Moines, New York City, Morristown and more, and that the tour will be extending into 2025. With their recent announcement of ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band made it clear that their time spent on long bus rides and multi-city tours is finally winding down, but they also let fans know that this career-spanning celebration isn’t ending anytime soon. See the updated tour dates here!

Swamp Dogg Releases 'Count The Days' (feat. Jenny Lewis) From 'Blackgrass'

Today, the Virginia-born, Los Angeles based artist, songwriter and producer Swamp Dogg released “Count The Days” (feat. Jenny Lewis), the second song to be released from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St.

Lindsay Lou Joins The Wood Brothers For Select Shows; Announces Tour & Festival Dates

Discover the latest updates on LINDSAY LOU as she joins The Wood Brothers for select shows and unveils her upcoming tour and festival dates. Stay tuned for an exciting musical journey. Produced by Dave O'Donnell (Sheryl Crow, Heart, James Taylor) and mixed by Tucker Martine (First Aid Kit, Madison Cunningham).

Center Stage Concert Series to Return to Earl Scruggs Center

Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC will resume celebrations with the return of its annual Center Stage Concert Series. Commencing Thursday, March 21. Learn more about the series!

MerleFest Shares Stage Schedules For 2024 Event

Get the latest updates on MerleFest 2024's stage schedules, Acoustic Kids registration, and mobile app enhancements. Festival organizers announced MerleFest pioneering artist John Cowan will join the already stellar lineup, including appearances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Turnpike Troubadours, The Teskey Brothers, Nickel Creek, Sam Bush, and more.

Swamp Dogg's New Album to Feature Jenny Lewis, Margo Price, Vernon Reid & More

Produced by Ryan Olson (Poliça, Gayngs) and recorded with an all-star band including Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan, the 12-song collection is a riotous blend of past and present, mixing the sacred and the profane in typical Swamp Dogg fashion.