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Spafford has officially released their latest studio album, Cat Shop, available now on all major streaming platforms, as a double LP featuring exclusive demos, and on CD. The 11-track collection finds the jam rock quartet continuing to refine the balance between thoughtful songwriting and the improvisational spirit that has defined the band throughout its career.… Continue reading Spafford Releases New Album Cat Shop
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman brings his lifelong love of the Delta blues to a 12-song celebration of its rich history with Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, coming August 7 on Decca Records. Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will feature contributions from legends and GRAMMY winners including Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell, Alvin… Continue reading Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience Arrives August 7 on Decca Records
Bonnaroo 2026 — day 1 – photos by L. Paul Mann After the devastating torrential washouts that prematurely ended the 2025 festival, there was an undeniable, anxious electricity hanging over Great Stage Park as the gates reopened for Bonnaroo 2026. Organizers spent the off-season radically rethinking The Farm’s blueprint, investing millions in an extensive overhaul… Continue reading High Bass and Bare Wires: Bonnaroo 2026 Returns to The Farm
Photo: Courtesy of Chad Hensiak, CAH Promotions Part artist profile, part conversation, the piece that follows is drawn from an interview with Wisconsin musician Isiah Driessen and has been edited and arranged for publication. “My heart in hiding / Stirred for a bird.” — Gerard Manley Hopkins, The Windhover I didn’t know those lines were… Continue reading Isiah Driessen on Birds, Voice, and the Places We Listen From
DelFest 2026 – photos by Russell Levine A light drizzle began falling over the Allegany County Fairgrounds a few hours before the official start of DelFest 2026. At the time, it seemed harmless enough. Looking back, it was an omen. For the next four days, rain would become as much a part of DelFest as… Continue reading DelFest 2026: The Rain Won the Battle. The People Won Everything Else
Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours are celebrating one of the biggest years of their career with the premiere of the official music video for their acclaimed instrumental recording, “Castlerock Turnpike” (watch HERE). Featured on the band’s self-titled album, the hard-driving tune quickly became a fan favorite. It spent multiple weeks in the Top 5… Continue reading Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours Release Official Music Video for “Castlerock Turnpike”
Joe Bonamassa has officially released The Spirit of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and concert film celebrating the music and enduring legacy of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher. Available now via J&R Adventures, the project captures Bonamassa’s sold-out tribute performances in Cork, Ireland, where Gallagher’s influence remains woven into the fabric of… Continue reading Joe Bonamassa Releases The Spirit of Rory Live From Cork
Ross Valory, the acclaimed original Journey bassist and songwriter, has confirmed August 21 as the release date for the refreshed and remastered version of his debut solo album, All of the Above, via OID Music. Available for the first time on vinyl and CD, the updated release includes a new Valory instrumental track and video… Continue reading Ross Valory Announces Refreshed and Remastered All of the Above
Artist Playshops are a High Sierra tradition and a fan favorite. These unique collaborations, tributes, and special sets happen once, happen live, and happen only at High Sierra. “Artist playshops are at the heart of what makes High Sierra special,” says High Sierra Music Festival Producer Dave Margulies. “They’re where musicians get to stretch creatively,… Continue reading High Sierra Music Festival Reveals One-of-a-Kind 2026 Artist Playshops
Photo by Rich Gastwirt Last week marked the first in a year-long series of celebrations honoring John Prine’s life, legacy, and upcoming 80th birthday this October, and it “made the case for Prine as America’s Poet Laureate,” writes Variety. Presented as part of Wolf Trap’s America 250 series and benefiting the Prine Family’s Hello In… Continue reading Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine to Celebrate an American Songwriting Legend in Chicago
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