October 2020

The new politically-charged ballad from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Charles Ellsworth will have you singing your way to the ballot (or mail) box this election.

In “Blessed,” Ellsworth explores the many injustices faced by the modern American. Reminiscent of anti-fascist folk favorite, Woody Guthrie, Ellsworth poignantly addresses topics ranging from wealth inequality and systemic oppression, to climate change.

Following up on the release of a socially-distanced music video for “Sing” from their most recent album “post-truth” (featuring the reunion of fifteen members of the band from over two decades), The Wheel Workers recruited their long-time producer and close friend Dan Workman to remaster their “lost” 2003 debut album. The record also features six bonus tracks from their 2004 live performance on John Aielli’s long-running Eklektikos program on KUTX.

Episode 5 ‘STRAIGHT FROM HOME’ of the Virtual Spirit of Woodstock Festival in Mirapuri, Italy Season 2020/2021 is vibrant creative blood from the courageous heart that overcomes all Corona fear.

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Nashville based Americana artist Matthew Szlachetka's new single "Old Soul" was released on Friday October 2.  It was produced by Grammy winning producer Scott Underwood (Drummer/ founding member of TRAIN). They recorded it live at Blackbird Studio A and Thunderwood Sound in Nashville between June 30- July 12 of 2019.

Dark Shadow Recording artist and award-winning Bluegrass virtuoso Becky Buller announces the track listing for her forthcoming album, Distance and Time. Produced by Stephen Mougin, 2020 IBMA Sound Engineer Of The Year, and recorded at Dark Shadow Recording, the 13-track record features 11 songs all penned or co-penned by Buller as well as two covers.

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Congratulations to Rupert on his 100th birthday.  The great thing is he never looks a day older.  Having been a fan of his since my early days in Liverpool, I know what he means to generations of young and old kids.  In his character and attitudes to the world, he sums up the best of British tradition and reminds us of an innocence we would all love to cherish.  So, congratulations, my little bear.  Your fans are celebrating your 100th birthday, and I, for one, think you deserve a telegram from the Queen.”