Established in the Shenandoah Valley, Palmyra explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, three part harmonies, and foot percussion. In 2022, Palmyra made their Newport Folk Festival debut, were named the FloydFest 2022 On The Rise Winner, and performed over 200 tour dates on acclaimed stages up and down the East Coast. The trio,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Palmyra
What began as an all-female festival collab quickly morphed into a serious passion project driven by sisterhood, harmony and humor……along with the shared desire to rage fiddle tunes and smash the patriarchy. Big Richard is a neo-acoustic super group made up of four well established Colorado musicians: Bonnie Sims on mandolin (Bonnie & Taylor Sims/Everybody… Continue reading Big Richard Schedules Boulder Theater show – 4/8/23
George Porter Jr. is an award-winning bassist, songwriter and vocalist. He is a founding member of New Orleans’ seminal funk band, The Meters and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time. Formed alongside Art “Poppa Funk” Neville, Leo Nocentelli and Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, the pioneering R&B funk outfit hit the… Continue reading TAKE ME TO THE RIVER NOLA LIVE! FEAT. GEORGE PORTER JR. & JON CLEARY at The Fox Theatre – 3/11/23
Willie Nelson is a world-renowned musical icon, but in Texas, he’s something more: a beloved native son and benevolent elder who’s brought countless new talents into the family fold — often during the famed Luck Reunions at his ranch outside of Austin. As Willie’s 89th birthday neared, Luck Presents, the entity creating those events, and… Continue reading 'One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz’s Tribute to The Red Headed Stranger' Releasing 4/28/23
Denver-based funk quintet The Motet continue to evolve 20+ years into their career. Known for pristine live performances and a seamless blend of funk, jazz, soul, and rock, The Motet has cultivated a fervent fanbase that follows them through sold-out shows across the nation – including six headlining slots at Red Rocks and sets at… Continue reading Funk, jazz & soul outfit The Motet announce instrumental LP All Day with lead single “‘79”
In the early 1990s, Neal Casal spent much of his free time on outdoor adventures with his close friends Eric and Libby McDonald near their house in rural Wisconsin. It was a beautiful, idyllic time that stunningly and sadly was broken by the kidnapping and murder of a 12-year old local girl, Cora Jones. The… Continue reading Neal Casal "Cora Jones" Out Today
It’s always a pleasure to see a Jorma Kaukonen play live. Seeing him play solo in the small 450 seat acoustically perfect theatre, it’s a memorable evening, rich with reflections of the past 45+ years seeing Jorma and living in the present. The Egg Center for the Performing Arts in Albany, NY is one of… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen | The Egg Swyer Theatre | 12/13/22
Abby Litman releases her second single off her new EP, Still On My Mind, today premiering through Vents Magazine. This single is the second of three to come. It’s a mirror image of her last EP, On My Mind, but with a new twist that will still pull on your heartstrings melodically and lyrically. “Alright”… Continue reading Abby Litman releases new single, “Alright (reimagined)”
On Friday, December 16th, Electric Beethoven will release their long-awaited double LP Hear No Evil via Color Red. Stemming from the mind of eclectic bassist and multi-instrumentalist, Reed Mathis, the improvising funk-rock project infuses elements of jazz and EDM based 100% on the compositions of Ludwig Van Beethoven. The musicians improvise with the intention to… Continue reading Electric Beethoven Releases Long-Awaited Double LP 'Hear No Evil'
A Gamecock Evening of Carolina Songwriters features two of South Carolina’s favorite musicians. Called the “great American romantic” by the NY Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years. Fans worldwide know his hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More”, two of the biggest love songs in… Continue reading A Gamecock evening prior to the Gator Bowl w/ Edwin McCain and Patrick Davis