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Amsterdam Songwriter Bart van der Elst Launches Total Joy With “Shining Light”

Amsterdam songwriter Bart van der Elst has launched a new project called Total Joy with its first single, “Shining Light.” The song floats between ’60s and ’70s jangle, psych-folk and contemporary indie, drawing on Donovan, the warm colors of Californian baroque pop and the understated side of modern indie. Watch the official video for “Shining… Continue reading Amsterdam Songwriter Bart van der Elst Launches Total Joy With “Shining Light”

Ari Teitel Announces New Solo Album honest. and Shares “caught in the reflection”

New Orleans-based, GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer-songwriter Ari Teitel of The Rumble and Dumpstaphunk will release his next solo album, honest., on Friday, November 13, with limited-edition vinyl available for pre-order now. The announcement comes with the release of the lead single, “caught in the reflection,” out now everywhere. Teitel’s third solo LP, honest., is arguably… Continue reading Ari Teitel Announces New Solo Album honest. and Shares “caught in the reflection”

Backstage Organics Signs Pat Simmons Jr. as First Artist-Management Client

Backstage Organics Signs Pat Simmons Jr. as First Artist-Management Client

Rainbow Body, Ben Harper and Amos Lee at Irvine Bowl

photo courtesy of Coast Film and Music Festival LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — October 6, 2026 — Coast Film & Music Festival closes out with three nights of music under the stars at the historic Irvine Bowl, October 23–25, headlined by supergroup Rainbow Body, three-time GRAMMY winner Ben Harper and Amos Lee. Friday is a world… Continue reading Rainbow Body, Ben Harper and Amos Lee at Irvine Bowl

Lettuce Collaborates with Producer Drew Birch on Remix of “Cook”

Future funk stalwarts Lettuce have collaborated with Denver-based producer & multi-instrumetalist Drew Birch on a remix of the band’s title track off their latest album Cook. Available today, Birch’s “Cook” remix laces the band’s signature funk sound with his distinct guitar style and cross-genre production. Listen HERE. Since 2015, Drew Brich has collaborated with a… Continue reading Lettuce Collaborates with Producer Drew Birch on Remix of “Cook”

Howlin Rain Shares “Fall Away” From Deep-Cut Covers Album Watermelon

Photography by Kristy Walker Today, Howlin Rain shares “Fall Away,” the second single to be released from the band’s forthcoming deep-cut covers album, Watermelon. Originally written and recorded by the pioneering Inuit rock band Sugluk, the track was discovered by Howlin Rain founder Ethan Miller on the seminal Light in the Attic compilation, Native North… Continue reading Howlin Rain Shares “Fall Away” From Deep-Cut Covers Album Watermelon

Charley Crockett Brings “Texas in the Music City” to the Grand Ole Opry Tonight

photo credit: Jared Christopher Amid an extensive North American tour, Charley Crockett brings his signature sound back to the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage tonight. He’ll headline a self-curated “Texas in the Music City” concert alongside Jenna Paulette, Waylon Payne and Drake Milligan.  GET TICKETS HERE. The show comes on the heels of recent performances… Continue reading Charley Crockett Brings “Texas in the Music City” to the Grand Ole Opry Tonight

Nu-Blu Launches Music, Miles and Memories Fall Tour

SILER CITY, N.C. — Award-winning bluegrass and Americana band Nu-Blu has officially launched its highly anticipated Fall 2026 national tour. The ambitious Music, Miles and Memories Tour began in Iowa and will take the beloved group to 25 cities across 12 states in the coming weeks. Known for innovative instrumental work, deep-running Appalachian roots and… Continue reading Nu-Blu Launches Music, Miles and Memories Fall Tour

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces OXYGENE 50th Anniversary Edition

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces OXYGENE 50th Anniversary Edition

Vote No on Amendment 82: Keep Natural Gas Out of Colorado’s Constitution

Colorado relies on natural gas today. It heats homes, powers businesses and remains part of the energy mix that keeps our communities running. Moving away from fossil fuels cannot happen overnight, and the transition must remain affordable and reliable for working families. But none of that means natural gas belongs in the Colorado Constitution. Grateful… Continue reading Vote No on Amendment 82: Keep Natural Gas Out of Colorado’s Constitution

Vote Yes on 7A and Bring Passenger Rail to Colorado’s Front Range

Conceptual rendering of the Colorado Connector passenger train. Courtesy of the Front Range Passenger Rail District. Colorado has talked about Front Range passenger rail for decades. Ballot Issue 7A gives voters an opportunity to stop talking and begin building the connected transportation system our growing state needs. Grateful Web encourages voters within the Front Range… Continue reading Vote Yes on 7A and Bring Passenger Rail to Colorado’s Front Range

Sammy Passamano III Brings Decades of Bluegrass Radio Experience to The 615 Hideaway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Long before The 615 Hideaway and its Radio Now platform, Sammy Passamano III was building a radio-promotion system for Rural Rhythm Records around a simple idea: getting a single to radio was only the beginning. Passamano designed and operated Rural Rhythm’s bluegrass radio-promotion department, working directly with programmers and DJs to place… Continue reading Sammy Passamano III Brings Decades of Bluegrass Radio Experience to The 615 Hideaway

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