Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced its highly anticipated line-up for the 2026 JAS Labor Day Experience, bringing together an electrifying mix of global superstars, breakthrough artists and fan favorites for an unforgettable weekend of music. The event will take place Sept. 4-6 at Snowmass Town Park. Passes are available now at jazzaspensnowmass.org. Global… Continue reading Bonnie Raitt, Kingfish & Red Clay Strays Lead 2026 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Lineup
On February 20, Jamie Dose—recording as DOSE—releases “Lean Into The Light,” a stirring new bluegrass single shaped by both heartbreak and hard-won hope. A new voice in the bluegrass scene yet deeply rooted in the culture of Southern Appalachia, DOSE continues a powerful musical arc that began with earlier singles “Cavalry” and “Mercenary Wind.” All… Continue reading DOSE Releases Uplifting Bluegrass Anthem “Lean Into The Light”
By the early 1980s, Steve Marriott’s glory days were far behind him, in commercial terms at least. A decade had passed since his band Humble Pie last graced the Billboard Top 20; by the time the group broke up for the first time, in 1975, they were scarcely bothering the Top 100. An attempt to… Continue reading First Physical Release Of Humble Pie – Live In Cincinnati 1983 Hits Vinyl And CD
The highly-anticipated Sandy Beaches Cruise will return in 2027 following the sold out 30th Anniversary voyage in January 2026. As a pioneering experience, The Sandy Beaches Cruise set the standard for music festivals at sea. The initial lineup for the 2027 sailing includes an incredible array of artists of American roots music. The seven-day trip… Continue reading Sandy Beaches Cruise Announces Initial Lineup for 2027 Voyage
The golden hour light settled gently over Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone as industry leaders, artists, innovators, and dreamers filtered into La Lieff Winery on February 10 for the FestForums 2026 Pre-Conference Gathering. Before the panels, keynotes, and awards took over the Mar Monte Hotel, this opening mixer offered something quieter and perhaps more meaningful—a reminder… Continue reading FestForums 2026 Kicks Off at La Lieff Winery
There’s something stirring up in Buffalo — part surf shimmer, part ‘90s grit, part deep-pocket ‘70s groove. Witty Tarbox, the four-piece jam rock outfit steadily building momentum across the Northeast, have just received the masters for their forthcoming album, marking their next chapter since 2019’s Origins of Schmitty. Formed in 2016, the band has developed… Continue reading Buffalo’s Witty Tarbox Gear Up for New Album
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026 Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend: May 23–25 Atlanta, GA — One of the nation’s largest FREE jazz festivals is back, and it’s ready to set Atlanta on fire. The 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to the iconic Piedmont Park, celebrating culture, community, and the timeless power… Continue reading Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026 Schedule Announced
I’m People Album Artwork by Graham Tolbert Hiss Golden Messenger—the North Carolina-based project of MC Taylor—announces his new album, I’m People, out May 1st via Chrysalis Records, and presents the lyric video for its lead single, “In The Middle Of It.” In conjunction, he announces a U.S. tour with a full band. Tickets go on… Continue reading Hiss Golden Messenger Announces New Album, I’m People, Out May 1st via Chrysalis Records
Photo: Courtesy of Sandrine Lee Photography In 2012, legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper recorded electric guitar on “I Could Love You Still,” a stirring soul ballad by artist and songwriter Sheri Miller. The session came together quietly, without plans for a marquee collaboration. Invited by producer and legendary bassist Will Lee, Cropper joined the… Continue reading Revisiting Steve Cropper’s Subtle Artistry Through a Rare 2012 Studio Performance
Acclaimed New Orleans ensemble Nolatet has announced the release of its third album, Somethin’ To Relax With, via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family on April 3. The group reunites the legendary Crescent City rhythm section of bassist James Singleton and drummer Johnny Vidacovich alongside two of the city’s most highly regarded and fearless improvisers: vibraphonist and… Continue reading NOLATET Announce Somethin’ To Relax With Due April 3
