Having traveled the globe with their music, The Trouble Notes are bringing stories of immigration and cultural identity to the stage – starting with their newest single “Mayahuel”. “Mayahuel” is an instrumental composition that romanticizes and tells the story of their friend Martha Xucunostli. A powerful female character, she traveled across an ocean from her… Continue reading The Trouble Notes Celebrate Fusing Cultures in New Song “Mayahuel” for Dia de Los Muertos
After stealing the show on a month-long tour with The Dead South and Lucero followed by performances at this year’s AmericanaFest and Rebels & Renegades Festival, Colorado Springs-based outlaw alt-folk group Tejon Street Corner Thieves (TSCT) have returned with a brand new cover of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins “I Put A Spell On You”. “Screamin’ Jay… Continue reading Tejon Street Corner Thieves return with cover of Screamin' Jay Hawkins’ "I Put A Spell On You"
Fresh off the release of its ‘Jubilation’ album (10.7 via Billy Blue Records), roots “supergroup” (NPR) Appalachian Road Show announces that it will make its Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, November 25th. Appalachian Road Show member Jim VanCleve has performed at the Opry countless times with artists including Vince Gill, Mountain Heart, Josh Turner,… Continue reading Appalachian Road Show's Opry debut set for 11/25/22
House music has always been a 12-inch format, the iconic vinyl single has long been fetishised by DJs and perfect for the fast paced, sometimes throwaway culture of electronic music. But among this world are the game-changers; the visionary artists who buck trends and determine new directions and ideas for generations to come, Ten City—who… Continue reading Chicago House Music Legends TEN CITY Release “Love Is Love”
Today, the celebrated jazz and pop saxophonist Candy Dulfer has released her new full-length album ‘We Never Stop,’ out now on all digital platforms. To celebrate the release, Dulfer has unveiled a music video for “Convergency,” featuring Chic guitarist, producer, songwriter, and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Nile Rodgers, which includes exclusive footage of Dulfer and Rodgers… Continue reading Saxophonist Candy Dulfer Releases ‘We Never Stop’
This week, the John Denver estate is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his beloved song, Rocky Mountain High. The title track from his 1972 album is officially recognized as a state song of Colorado as of 2007. It was written while Denver was camping in the Rocky Mountains during the Perseid Meteor Shower, expressing his… Continue reading John Denver's Estate celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Rocky Mountain High,' concert special to air on PBS spring 2023
Following a successful return of all of the GrassRoots Festivals this past year (Virginia Key, Shakori Hills & Finger Lakes), we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for this amazing community of individuals who returned to perform music, dance, volunteer, run sound, cook, and overall be a part of the greater GrassRoots family. The music and… Continue reading 10th Annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival Dates Announced
One of Venezuela’s musical treasures, Latin GRAMMY Award-winner and GRAMMY Award-nominated cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem and American accordionist/pianist/composer Sam Reider intertwine folk music traditions of their respective countries on their debut duo studio album, Brooklyn-Cumaná (Guataca Foundation, Release Date: November 4, 2022). Brooklyn-Cumaná features acclaimed special guests including saxophone/clarinet legend Paquito D’Rivera, GRAMMY-nominated Latinx vocalist… Continue reading Venezuelan Cuatro Virtuoso Jorge Glem & Accordionist Sam Reider Release New Album "Brooklyn-Cumaná" on November 4, 2022
Lace up those dancing shoes or better yet dust off those clogs because we’re about to boogie on into theatres worldwide with our (near) annual Meet-Up At The Movies. If you don’t know by now, we’re going to bring the 50th Anniversary of EUROPE ’72 on home with a screening of the previously unreleased Tivoli… Continue reading See You At The Meet-Up At The Movies Next Week
Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry’s anticipated new EP, Songs to Keep You Warm, is out today. Stream/purchase HERE. Produced by Bruce Robison and recorded at The Bunker in Lockhart, TX, the EP consists of six new songs written by lead singer Cleto Cordero as a source of warmth and comfort as the winter months arrive. In… Continue reading Flatland Cavalry’s new EP "Songs to Keep You Warm" out today
