Leading up to the making of their new album, Mile Twelve—a flourishing act whose output has helped push the envelope of New England’s progressive bluegrass and string-band scene—learned a whole new level of perseverance, patience, and performance. “Mile Twelve made fast gains for the first few years, like shiny young bluegrass bands do,” says guitarist… Continue reading Boston-Based Bluegrass Outfit Mile Twelve Returns With A Refined Sound And Perspective On New Album, Close Enough To Hear
Fresh off the conclusion of their MAD Fall Tour, Bumpin Uglies announce a massive spring tour with over 35 shows. The band recently released their new album, Mid-Atlantic Dub in September – debuting at #3 on Billboard Reggae Albums – and toured heavily this fall in support of it. After multiple sell outs and a… Continue reading Bumpin Uglies Announce 30+ Date Spring Tour
Railroad Earth will be celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chicago at the Vic Theatre for a two-night bluegrass extravaganza, featuring the legendary Peter Rowan. Friday night’s show is a tribute to Peter Rowan’s former outfit, Old & In The Way. The party kicks off at 8:00 on both nights. | Get tickets here: 12/30/22 |… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with John Skehan
The Big Wu will roll into St. Paul on December 16th with 30 years under their belt and over 20 years since their last appearance at The Fitzgerald Theater. Now revamped and under new ownership, The Fitz is ready to be rocked again! First Avenue Presents: THE BIG WU 30th Year Anniversary Celebration at The… Continue reading The Big Wu Celebrate 30 years with their return to The Fitzgerald Theater
The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, has been nominated for a Grammy for ‘Best Traditional Blues Album’ for his 2022 release, The Sun Is Shining Down. The album, released by Forty Below Records on January 28, 2022, saw Mayall teaming up with a stellar cast to deliver a funky, soulful affair punctuated by brass,… Continue reading The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, has been nominated for a Grammy for 'Best Traditional Blues Album'
Andy Frasco & the U.N. brought their signature high energy performance to Cincinnati on Wednesday, November 16, as they wrapped up the final leg of their fall tour with Little Stranger. As an early November snowfall crept across Cincinnati, fans showed up prepared to stay warm by dancing and celebrating the midweek concert. Having never… Continue reading Andy Frasco & The U.N. w/ Little Stranger | 20th Century Theater | 11/16/22
The DIY Guascon farmers are thrilled to announce the release of their second single “Swallows”. The track is accompanied by a stunning animated video, which is available here. The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming ninth studio album Horizon set for release on January 27, 2023, via F.thebassplayer Records. “Swallows” video has been drawn… Continue reading DIY rock farmers The Inspector Cluzo fight for agro-ecology in new song 'Swallows'
Today, Carly Simon unveils a version of “We Have No Secrets” taken from her forthcoming Live at Grand Central legendary surprise concert being released on audio and Blu-ray for the first time on January 27; Listen and watch/share HERE. The release comes on the 50th Anniversary of her beloved studio album, No Secrets. The video… Continue reading Carly Simon unveils "We Have No Secrets" from 'Live at Grand Central' out 1/27
Today, UMe released Ringo Starr’s EP3 on 10 “vinyl and as a limited edition translucent royal blue cassette. In just 4 tracks – “World Go Round”, “Everyone and Everything”, “Let’s Be Friends” and “Free Your Soul” – Ringo covers a broad range of style and sound. Listen to EP3 here. “Everyone and Everything” the new… Continue reading Ringo Starr’s 'EP3' Featuring 4 New Tracks, Out Today On Vinyl
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis has shared his new EP, Sentimental Garbage, available now via ATO Records at all DSPs and streaming services. Sentimental Garbage – which follows last year’s breakthrough sophomore LP, In Plain Sight (ATO) – collects a number of standout tracks recorded during the original album sessions at The Parsonage, Francis’s DIY studio… Continue reading Neal Francis releases "Sentimental Garbage" EP today
