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Louisa Stancioff to Embark on Summer Tour for 'When We Were Looking' Album

Maine-based indie folk singer/songwriter Louisa Stancioff has announced that she will embark on a 18-date summer tour in support of her Yep Roc Records debut, When We Were Looking. Beginning June 21 in Falmouth, MA, she will co-headline six shows in the Northeast with the Oshima Brothers followed by six Western U.S dates supporting labelmates Blitzen Trapper. A complete list of dates is below, and tickets are now on sale.

Julian Loida to Release 'Giverny' Album in May

Julian Loida will unveil his new full-length album Giverny. Loida’s range of sound and genre exploration is largely a product of his synesthesia - music is a literal full-body experience for him, with sounds often invoking involuntary sensations of color, texture, or even taste. For Julian Loida, music is a visual art.

Return Of Net.werk Festival Highlights Bandsintown LIVE's Daily Concert Series

Every weekday Bandsintown LIVE presents genre-themed live music programming. With 10 million views since launching 5 weeks ago, Bandsintown LIVE is also the first major live music streaming channel to empower artists with a fan “SUPPORT” option while performing on the channel. 100% of the money received will go directly to the artist or a charity of their choice.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Final Round of Lineup Additions, New Safety Measures

 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, which takes place October 4-6, is proud to be returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for its 19th year, and is asking fans to help spread the word about the new regulations in place. As the world changes, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass feels the need to respond, prioritizing safety over convenience. We understand that these changes will make our event differ from years past, but are hopeful that our long-time fans will embrace these new rules and enjoy the performances as they always have. Please work with us as we make these changes. As Mavis Staples sings in “Dedicated,” “And if it's us against the world, well, I would bet on us to come out on top. But if you go yours and I go mine, all bets are off.”

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center Announces August Line Up

The Summer keeps getting better with incredible music, film, dance and more coming next month!  Spruce Peak Arts will showcase a variety of events from a comical journey through Montreal's Jewish food culture to outdoor musical performances with alternative rock, folk, and blues to an unforgettable night of Tango.  Reserve your spots NOW!

Celebrate The Summer At Spruce Peak Arts!

The sunshine of summer brings everything from art openings to folk rock, summer camp to films, rock icons to tango all at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center!  Join us!

TRW & BMG Join Forces for Musicals Featuring Songs By Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line & More

Lively McCabe Entertainment Co-President Michael Barra proudly announces a slate of three new stage musicals in partnership with licensing agency Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) and music powerhouse BMG. These initial three projects, all which will have premiere productions in 2020 (TBA), will feature select music from the BMG catalog, as part of their previously announced partnership with Lively McCabe.

Ari & Mia to Release New Album in March

With music that No Depression calls “strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals that will find a way into hearts and minds,” Ari & Mia reference the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook to create a realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Their stylish and sophisticated music honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Combine this with their innovative approach to songwriting and the result is a captivating sound, compellingly evident in their new album, Sew The City, due out March 1, 2019.  The duo is composed of sisters, Ariel and Mia Friedman.

Folk Alliance International Announces 2019 Official Showcase Artists

Folk Alliance International (FAI) is proud to announce the 2019 Official Showcase artists* representing 23 countries (*confirmed to date and subject to change) for the 31st annual conference taking place February 13-17, 2019, at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

October Is Outstanding At Landmark On Main Street

Picking up this fall where we left off last summer - the October lineup at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater brings outstanding performers across the musical spectrum.

Valley Queen to Release Debut Album SUPERGIANT July 13

Valley Queen's powerful debut album Supergiant is out on July 13 via Roll Call Records and the Los Angeles-based four-piece just released 'Ride,' the latest song from the gorgeous set. Frontwoman Natalie Carol penned the track after a pregnancy scare and tells FLOOD Magazine, 'The song grapples with desire to move and the grounded-ness that motherhood requires. I dedicate this song to women that have chosen to be mothers-as well as those that have chosen not be mothers-and the courage that both paths require.'

Valley Queen Unveil New Single RIDE & Announce Additional Headline Tour Dates

Valley Queen's powerful debut album Supergiant is out on July 13 via Roll Call Records and the Los Angeles-based four-piece just released 'Ride,' the latest song from the gorgeous set. Frontwoman Natalie Carol penned the track after a pregnancy scare and tells FLOOD Magazine, 'The song grapples with desire to move and the grounded-ness that motherhood requires. I dedicate this song to women that have chosen to be mothers-as well as those that have chosen not be mothers-and the courage that both paths require.'

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Announces Rhye, Antibalas, Mala Rodriguez, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar And More

Events have been announced for the 40th annual season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Free performances include: 

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Announces Lineup for 40th Season

BRIC, the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, is pleased to announce the lineup and sponsors for its 40th season of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. With 31 performances (June 5 – August 11), BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! launches a yearlong celebration to cap off four decades for the pioneering NYC arts-and-media organization and leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn. The programming, reflective of Brooklyn's eclecticism and diversity, will feature a wide array of free, world-class performances at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell.

Parsonsfield Celebrates New EP at The Mercury Lounge 3/8

Parsonsfield Celebrates New EP at The Mercury Lounge 3/8

Park City Institute presents Smash Mouth, with Cracker, and The Romantics, 8/18

Hear the sounds of summer, loud and clear, when Park City Institute presents Smash Mouth, Cracker, and The Romantics, at the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, on the Deer Valley Resort stage, Friday August 18, 2017.

Park City Institute presents AMERICAN ACOUSTIC

Park City Institute presents American Acoustic: Punch Brothers,  I'm With Her and Julian Lage, on August 15, 2017, part of the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series. The multi-faceted show, will blend genres ranging from folk to bluegrass, rock to jazz, on the Deer Valley Resort stage.

Park City Institute presents An Evening of Roots Music

Three roots music acts will take the stage when Park City Institute presents Parsonsfield, joined by Laney Jones and the Spirits, and Jeffrey Foucault, on August 12, at 7:00 PM. 

Park City Institute presents ALOE BLACC, at the 2017 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series

Park City Institute presents singer, songwriter and producer-Aloe Blacc, for an unforgettable evening on the 2017 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights stage, at Deer Valley Resort Outdoor Amphitheater. "If you saw him two years ago, you know why he's so hot right now," says Teri Orr, Park City Institute Executive Director. "The audience loves him-he had such a great time here, that he asked to come back. You won't want to miss this one."

Park City Institute Opens the 2017 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series with X AMBASSADORS

The holiday celebration begins, when Park City Institute presents X Ambassadors on July 3, 2017. "We are kicking off the 2017 St Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series at Deer Valley Resort with a big show from X Ambassadors," says Teri Orr, Park City Institute Executive Director. "This band's energy is just right for a holiday weekend show."