SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 26, Mr. Hat Proudly Presents GRATEFUL GETDOWN!  Grateful Getdown is a 7-piece force of nature coming down from Humboldt County to melt faces and win hearts. Featuring a unique and talented lineup of male and female lead vocalists, double drummers, and fantastic instrumental interplay, this band is fast evolving into one of NorCal’s premier Grateful Dead experiences.

A blend of blues, rock, folk, and psychedelia, LA-based guitarist and singer-songwriter, Harrison Flynn, is introducing listeners to a mesmerizing sonic journey. This musical odyssey kicks off with the release of his power trio's debut single, "Coldwater Stomp" set to launch on August 31st.

Fifty years is a long time to participate in anything. So long, in fact, that gold is the appropriate anniversary gift. The multi-cultural, mixed genre Shakti brought their Fiftieth Anniversary Tour to the famed Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on August 19, 2023. The band's unique mix of blues with North and South Indian rhythmic and melodic perspectives captivated the crowd and exemplified how exceptionally gifted these musicians are.

Today, North Carolina-based indie-Americana folk quartet Mipso share their earnest, propulsive sixth studio album Book of Fools, out everywhere now, including on vinyl here. Alongside the full project is the fuzzy synth and guitar-driven, lively "Radio Hell," out now, an ambivalent nod to the music industry.

Acclaimed American roots band Flatland Cavalry’s new song, “Oughta See You (The Way I Do),” written by lead singer Cleto Cordero and Will Hoge, is debuting today. Listen/share HERE.

Reflecting on the song, Cordero shares:

The Blue Note Jazz Club is set to host the fifth annual “Robtober,” an iconic residency with Grammy-award-winning pianist, producer and songwriter Robert Glasper.

Shoe Fest newcomers Krasno / Moore Project and Sierra Hull join returning artists Kitchen Dwellers, Oliver Wood Trio who was at the fest in 2014 with the Wood Brothers, Allie Kral, host band Old Shoe, Henhouse Prowlers, Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes, Dead Horses, Mr. Blotto, Strange Arrangement, Armchair Boogie and more.

“When he came to ask about making an album, we were seriously blown away,” says C.J. Lewandowski, mandolinist of Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. The “he” mentioned above? Well, that’s Mr. Americana, himself, Jim Lauderdale. “It was really validating—Jim Lauderdale calling us to do a bluegrass album,” says Lewandowski.

The current incarnation of Humble Pie will stage a short tour of America this September. All shows go on-sale this Friday. Staged as JERRY SHIRLEY PRESENTS: HUMBLE PIE LEGACY – 50 YEARS OF SMOKIN,’ the excursion is a celebration of one of the greatest touring bands to ever perform internationally. Band leader and guitarist Dave “Bucket” Colwell, bassist Ivan Bodley, drummer Bobby Marks and vocalist / guitarist Jim Stapley were handpicked by Jerry Shirley to carry on the band’s legacy.

BRIAN SETZER hits hard with his new single, the red-hot “The Devil Always Collects,” released today (August 25). Written by SETZER and frequent collaborator Mike Himelstein, it marks the title track of his new album of the same name out September 15 on Surfdog Records digitally, on CD and vinyl.