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Photo: Courtesy of Lowell Folk Festival 2026 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST SET OF PERFORMERS SLATED TO PLAY AT ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED FREE SUMMER TRADITIONS Elida Almeida, Melissa Carper & Emily Gimble, Dat Mighty 9, John Doyle & Friends, Fabiola Méndez, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks to Perform On Stages Across… Continue reading Lowell Folk Festival Announces First 2026 Performers for July Return
Martin Luther McCoy has spent decades building a body of work that resists easy categorization. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, producer, and multidisciplinary artist, McCoy has moved between worlds with unusual fluency – touring with The Roots, collaborating with artists including Erykah Badu and Saul Williams, appearing in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, taking on the… Continue reading Martin Luther McCoy (The Roots, Across The Universe) Returns With First Album in 14 Years, ‘Welcome Back Love’
The 13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest continues its tradition of presenting shows that are anything but “just another stop on a tour.” Each night in the series is built around a unique concept, collaboration, or lineup that either has never happened before, and may never happen again. The Rumble kicks off the series… Continue reading 13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest Finalizes Series With More Special Guest Announcements
Photo: Tom Farr – IG @ringofarr Renowned improvisational rock band Spafford delivered a standout moment on their spring tour with the first-ever performance of “Lights Out, Words Gone” by Bombay Bicycle Club during their show at Pisgah Brewing Company on April 18. WATCH VIDEO OF “LIGHTS OUT, WORDS GONE” HERE Known for their fearless approach… Continue reading Spafford Debut Bombay Bicycle Club Cover on Spring Tour
Bluesville Records, the blues hub from Craft Recordings, is back with two red-hot titles from Albert King and Eddie Kirkland. The first is King’s legendary 1972 masterpiece, I’ll Play the Blues for You, featuring the Blues Hall of Fame–worthy title track. The second is Kirkland’s 1962 debut, It’s the Blues Man!, featuring saxophonist King Curtis,… Continue reading Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce reissues of electrifying albums from Albert King and Eddie Kirkland
Reggae on the River 2026 Final Lineup Announced Humboldt County, CA — Reggae on the River has officially unveiled its full 2026 lineup, marking the final artist announcement for the iconic three-day music and camping festival taking place August 14 through 16 along the Eel River in Humboldt County, California. Founded in 1984 as a… Continue reading Reggae on the River 2026 Final Lineup Announced for Humboldt County Return
Photo: Courtesy of Cinema Stereo Cinema Stereo have announced their November / December 2026 UK tour. Tickets are available from The Gig Cartel and Cinema Stereo. To coincide with the news, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the band released their new single, “Lean On You.” The single is available on all streaming platforms, and the… Continue reading Cinema Stereo Announce November and December 2026 UK Tour
Photo: Courtesy of Brownswood Recordings Gary Bartz and London ensemble Your Brother’s Keeper collaborate on Where Rivers Meet, a deeply intuitive new studio album capturing a rare meeting between generations of jazz musicians. Released on June 19, 2026 via Brownswood Recordings, as the label celebrates its 20th anniversary, the record brings together Bartz’s jazz lineage… Continue reading Gary Bartz Joins Forces With Your Brother’s Keeper On New Studio Album
Photo: Courtesy of Béla Fleck A unique and high-level collaboration continues to take shape as Béla Fleck and acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming have released “My Epitaph,” the second single from their forthcoming album The Fiddle and the Drum, arriving May 29 via Thirty Tigers. Originally written by legendary Appalachian artist Ola Belle Reed, “My Epitaph”… Continue reading Béla Fleck and Renée Fleming Share “My Epitaph” from The Fiddle and the Drum
Bluegrass mainstay Gary Brewer is back with his brand-new single, “I’m Just Ramblin’,” available now on all digital and streaming platforms HERE. Marking his first release with Pinecastle Records, the track finds Brewer leaning into a reflective groove that captures the spirit of a life spent on the road. Rooted in tradition yet deeply personal,… Continue reading Gary Brewer Returns with New Bluegrass Single “I’m Just Ramblin’”
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