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Trombone Shorty and St. Paul Bring Soul and Brass to Paso Robles

Trombone Shorty | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | photos by L. Paul Mann As the summer sun dipped behind the oak-dotted hillsides of California’s Central Coast on August 23, Vina Robles Amphitheatre delivered a full evening of American roots, soul, and brass-heavy funk. The show also felt like something of a milestone for the venue itself,… Continue reading Trombone Shorty and St. Paul Bring Soul and Brass to Paso Robles

Sweetwater Music Hall September Shows: Moonalice, David Nelson, Spafford & More

Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley heads into September with a particularly strong stretch for Grateful Dead, jam, psychedelic, bluegrass, and roots fans, alongside a full calendar spanning reggae, folk, rock, funk, tribute acts, community events, and more. Among the highlights is a Moonalice Sunday matinee on September 6, followed September 10 by David Nelson… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall September Shows: Moonalice, David Nelson, Spafford & More

Country Music Entertainer Frankie Miller Dies at 95

Country Music Entertainer Frankie Miller Dies at 95

Greensky Bluegrass Announce Hometown New Year Shows in Kalamazoo

Greensky Bluegrass confirm they’ll ring in 2027 with two hometown shows at Kalamazoo’s Wings Event Center on January 1 and 2. These performances follow the recently announced New Year’s Eve shows at Chicago’s Salt Shed on December 30 and 31. Fan presale begins Tuesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. ET, with general on sale to… Continue reading Greensky Bluegrass Announce Hometown New Year Shows in Kalamazoo

Danielle Nicole Releases New Album Fireflies and “Gaslight” Video

GRAMMY-nominated artist, 10-time Blues Music Award winner, Kansas City Hall of Fame inductee, and acclaimed bassist Danielle Nicole has released her fourth solo album, Fireflies, via 40 Below Records, along with the official music video for its standout single, “Gaslight.” Recorded live to analog tape in her hometown of Kansas City, Fireflies is Nicole’s most… Continue reading Danielle Nicole Releases New Album Fireflies and “Gaslight” Video

Boney James Shares “Storybook” Featuring Larry Carlton

Four-time GRAMMY nominee and multi-platinum saxophonist, composer, and producer Boney James has shared “Storybook,” featuring legendary guitarist Larry Carlton. The track is the second single from James’ forthcoming milestone 20th studio album, A Simple Man, out October 2 via Concord Records. The Steely Dan-influenced track arrives alongside an official music video directed by James’ wife,… Continue reading Boney James Shares “Storybook” Featuring Larry Carlton

U2 Release Shane MacGowan Cover “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”

Rubyworks have today released a new recording by U2 of Shane MacGowan’s high-energy track “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.” The powerful new interpretation features as a standout track on the upcoming tribute album, 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, set for release on November 13, 2026, via Rubyworks. Listen to “Yeah, Yeah,… Continue reading U2 Release Shane MacGowan Cover “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”

Ruthie Foster Releases New Album Just Say Yes

Austin-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Ruthie Foster has released her new studio album, Just Say Yes, via Sun Records. The 10-track album follows last year’s Mileage, which earned Foster her first-ever GRAMMY Award, and finds the acclaimed singer moving through soul, roots, rock, and blues with a renewed sense of openness. Produced by Tyler Bryant of… Continue reading Ruthie Foster Releases New Album Just Say Yes

Kalandra Announce New Album The Other Side, Share First Single “Let Me Be Open”

Kalandra Announce New Album The Other Side, Share First Single “Let Me Be Open”

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound Celebrates Blues Legacy

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound marks the culmination of Antone’s 50th anniversary celebration while looking ahead to the club’s next chapter. The flagship release for Blues Till 2 Recording Company, distributed by Select-O-Hits, is out now across all major platforms worldwide. The album’s cover art captures the spirit of the project, depicting a Chicago-bound tour… Continue reading Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound Celebrates Blues Legacy

Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol Reinvents the Oud on New Electric Album

Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol Reinvents the Oud on The Electric Oud Man Speaks and you listen… For more than two decades, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol imagined an oud that could stand its ground inside an amplified band — an instrument with enough volume, sustain, and physical presence to sit alongside drums, electric bass, and horns without losing… Continue reading Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol Reinvents the Oud on New Electric Album

Mama’s Broke Release New Album Reunion and Announce Extensive Tour

Mama’s Broke, the Nova Scotian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, today release Reunion via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group. Building on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022), Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight, tracing fractured communities, the erosion of shared ground, and the growing awareness that the… Continue reading Mama’s Broke Release New Album Reunion and Announce Extensive Tour

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