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Guitar Ace Bob Wagner Releases Debut Solo Album, ’I’ve Been Down’

For more than a decade and a half, Burlington, Vermont-based guitarist and songwriter Bob Wagner has been a secret-weapon sideman, lending his licks and leads to some of the tightest live acts in the Northeast. With the release of his debut solo album, I’ve Been Down, out today on Royal Potato Family/RPF Records, Wagner steps… Continue reading Guitar Ace Bob Wagner Releases Debut Solo Album, ’I’ve Been Down’

Samantha Fish Releases Paper Doll Live Album

Today, GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish is pleased to announce the release of her new live album, Paper Doll Live, and new live single “Rusty Razor Live.” The album is available on vinyl, CD and digital HERE. The new single “Rusty Razor Live” is accompanied by a live performance video that can be viewed… Continue reading Samantha Fish Releases Paper Doll Live Album

Bandits on the Run Release New Album Rough Magic

Bandits on the Run Release New Album Rough Magic

J.P. Reali Brings the Grateful Dead Back to the Blues on Grateful Blues

Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and longtime Grateful Dead fan J.P. Reali is bringing the Dead’s roots back to the surface with Grateful Blues, a new EP arriving July 31. The six-song project reimagines “Easy Wind,” “Loose Lucy,” “West L.A. Fadeaway,” “I Need A Miracle,” “Mr. Charlie,” and “Tennessee Jed” through Reali’s own blues-based lens, leaning… Continue reading J.P. Reali Brings the Grateful Dead Back to the Blues on Grateful Blues

Balsam Range Shares Moody New Single “Life I Left Behind”

With their latest single for Mountain Home Music Company, Balsam Range serves up something old and something new, wrapped together in a moody take on the traditional bluegrass sound that has become one of the award-winning ensemble’s distinctive hallmarks. On the new side, “Life I Left Behind” features the first appearance in the studio of… Continue reading Balsam Range Shares Moody New Single “Life I Left Behind”

Freaky Deaky NOLA Comes to Mardi Gras World This Halloween

A new Halloween tradition is coming to New Orleans. This October 30 and 31, Encore Entertainment, Amps Events, Metropolitan NOLA, and Disco Presents are joining forces to bring Freaky Deaky NOLA to Mardi Gras World for two nights of dance music, next-level outdoor production, and unforgettable Halloween experiences. “I threw my first underground events here… Continue reading Freaky Deaky NOLA Comes to Mardi Gras World This Halloween

SusAF Continues Fiery Clarion Call With “The Great Divider”

The 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist, with worldwide sales exceeding 25 million records, drops a forceful second single under a defiant nom de guerre. “The Great Divider” is available now via Nashville’s Vere Music. Listen HERE. The track is also featured on Apple Music’s “New in Rock” playlist. “Where another artist might dress… Continue reading SusAF Continues Fiery Clarion Call With “The Great Divider”

Mitchell Cohen Explores New York City’s ’60s Pop-Rock Youthquake

New York City in the 1960s was a musical melting pot, in which folk, R&B, rock and roll, blues, girl groups, and Brill Building pop produced a wealth of great artists and records. This book tells their story. Using new interviews with artists and music business professionals as well as extensive archival research, Wake Me,… Continue reading Mitchell Cohen Explores New York City’s ’60s Pop-Rock Youthquake

The Strokes Announce Hometown Show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The Strokes Announce Hometown Show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Bow Wow Wow and Men Without Hats Join Totally Tubular Festival Dates

Tour organizers for the acclaimed 80’s New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL — launching July 17 in Phoenix — have announced a line-up change due to the unfortunate cancellation of The Motels. Bow Wow Wow will replace The Motels starting in Phoenix on July 17 through the July 26 show in Salt Lake City. Men… Continue reading Bow Wow Wow and Men Without Hats Join Totally Tubular Festival Dates

Stephen Bishop Announces Careless 50th Anniversary Album Out Aug 14

Today, Oscar and two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop announces the 50th anniversary limited edition vinyl release of his landmark debut album Careless. Out August 14 on his own Life’s A Bish Records, the release was remastered by legendary engineer Bernie Grundman (Prince, Joni Mitchell, Dr. Dre), who mastered the original 1976 release. It also includes… Continue reading Stephen Bishop Announces Careless 50th Anniversary Album Out Aug 14

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 to kick off with “An Evening Honoring Steve Earle”

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its 2026 edition with a very special festival eve benefit concert honoring legendary singer and songwriter Steve Earle, who has performed at each edition of the much beloved San Francisco free music festival since HSB’s second year in 2002. The tribute is set for Thursday, October 1 at San… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 to kick off with “An Evening Honoring Steve Earle”

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