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Emma Dayhuff Announces New Album Mountains, Shares “The River”

Picture yourself as a dot in a vast mountain range. Early in the morning, you ascend a ridgeline as a thick bank of fog sweeps over the adjacent mountainside, fills the canyon below, and begins to overtake you. As you reach the peak, a second bank of fog rises to meet the first, creating a… Continue reading Emma Dayhuff Announces New Album Mountains, Shares “The River”

Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground Release Debut Album Little Storms October 2

Boston-based bluegrass quintet Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground will release their debut album, Little Storms, on October 2, 2026 via Adhyaropa Records. The group blends deep bluegrass traditions with a thoughtful, contemporary acoustic sound. Three singles will arrive ahead of the album: “Whiskey, Boys” on August 24, “Ships At Sea” on September 7, and “The… Continue reading Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground Release Debut Album Little Storms October 2

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound, Out August 28

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound, Out August 28

Longhorn Ballroom & Ray Benson Announce Still The King: A Celebration Of Country and Western Music

Dallas, TX – August 14, 2026 – From its very beginning, Dallas’s Longhorn Ballroom has been a stalwart venue for the Western Swing sound, originally opened by none other than the genre’s pioneer, Bob Wills. And in the seventy-six years since then, through different proprietors and seasons of change, it has never stopped hosting the… Continue reading Longhorn Ballroom & Ray Benson Announce Still The King: A Celebration Of Country and Western Music

Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

Midwest Hype – photo by Mark Alsott The sultry late-summer heat refuses to let go, and everyone in town is determined to squeeze in one last night of music and merriment before winter settles in. Last year, the town of Buchanan had a major storm that took out our night with Midwest Hype, the Funk-Reggae-Rock-Hip-Hop… Continue reading Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

Big Deep Releases Debut Single “All At Once”

Woodstock, NY-based Big Deep has released its debut single, “All At Once,” now available on all streaming platforms. The track originated a year ago and serves as the definitive introduction to the band’s upcoming record. “All At Once” blends the foundational influences that first inspired the group with the evolved textures of their current sound.… Continue reading Big Deep Releases Debut Single “All At Once”

Full Cord Brings Downhome Bluegrass Picking to The Livery

Full Cord with guitarist, Peter Cavanaugh | photos by Dan Ward Oh, the uncomfortable feeling when the day has been warm and the rain just makes everything feel wet, hot and uncomfortable. This is all the reason folks visiting St. Joe and Benton Harbor seek shelter and some refreshment at The Livery. Great beer, wonderful… Continue reading Full Cord Brings Downhome Bluegrass Picking to The Livery

Kaz Murphy Shares “Making Noise” Ahead of New Protest Album

SoCal folk singer-songwriter Kaz Murphy has released the single and video “Making Noise,” the title track from his forthcoming album, Making Noise: Songs Of Rebellion & Redemption, out September 18 via Green Monkey Records. A classic-folk call to arms, “Making Noise” finds Murphy urging listeners to get off the couch and into the streets to… Continue reading Kaz Murphy Shares “Making Noise” Ahead of New Protest Album

Charissa Hoffman Announces Debut Album Horizon, Shares “Forward Motion”

Charissa Hoffman Announces Debut Album Horizon, Shares “Forward Motion”

Luke Elliot Explores Inspiration, Mythology and Transformation on “The King of Rock and Roll”

Luke Elliot explores inspiration, mythology and transformation on new single “The King of Rock and Roll,” featuring legendary American songwriter Tom Russell and Swedish troubadour Arvid Nero. The single will be released September 4 on Icons Creating Evil Art, with a new album coming this winter. The word “inspiration” comes from the Latin inspirare. It… Continue reading Luke Elliot Explores Inspiration, Mythology and Transformation on “The King of Rock and Roll”

Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers’ L.A.M.F. – Live at the Village Gate 1977 Celebrates Punk’s 50th Anniversary

It’s 50 years since punk rock first arose from the streets of London to mortify great swathes of polite British society. 50 years since The Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” in October 1976. And 50 years since Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers stepped out of New York legend, and flew into London to… Continue reading Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers’ L.A.M.F. – Live at the Village Gate 1977 Celebrates Punk’s 50th Anniversary

BoomBox Rings in New Year’s Eve at the Fox Theatre

Electronic rock duo BoomBox will ring in New Year’s Eve at Boulder’s Fox Theatre on Thursday, December 31, 2026. BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay, bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dancefloor, and on to all facets of the human experience. Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL… Continue reading BoomBox Rings in New Year’s Eve at the Fox Theatre

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