Hilary Hawke is a genre-blending banjoist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist whose sound is as rooted as it is boundary-pushing. Originally from upstate New York and now a longtime staple of the NYC music scene, Hilary brings warmth, charisma, and grit to every stage she steps onto. Whether fingerpicking with precision or digging into clawhammer grooves, her… Continue reading Brooklyn banjoist and composer Hilary Hawke announces new album, releases single + video
Fire & Honey, the long-awaited debut album from Wild Mountain Mystics, will be released August 1st, 2025 via L.A.’s Americana-roots label Blackbird Record Label. A heartfelt and joy-filled collection of original songs, the album is a culmination of over a decade of musical partnership between Rick and Lisa, the duo behind the name. Produced by… Continue reading WILD MOUNTAIN MYSTICS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM FIRE & HONEY
20 years after his passing, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson, whose piano work graced so many of Chuck Berry’s classic recordings, will have a new album, I’m Just Johnnie, releasing August 1st on Missouri Morning Records, featuring special guests including Bruce Hornsby, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Rivers and John Sebastian. The two-CD set… Continue reading Posthumous Johnnie Johnson Album I’m Just Johnnie Arrives Aug 1, Featuring Hornsby, Raitt, Rivers & Sebastian
While in the studio wrapping up sessions for the Fervency trio album, guitarist Pasquale Grasso found himself with two extra days booked and no fixed plan. At the suggestion of his producer, Grasso sat down alone with his guitar and let the music flow. The result is Solo Be-Bop!, a virtuosic, deeply personal solo guitar… Continue reading Pasquale Grasso Releases New Sony Music Masterworks Album, "Solo Be-Bop!"
Listen to Terry Hanck sing and play sax and you’ll hear his personality coming through loud and clear. Grease to Gravy, his new CD release on Little Village, showcases a deep groove drenching with soul on each track. The music is varied—from soul to blues to New Orleans second-line funk to rock ‘n’ roll—and yet… Continue reading Soul Man Terry Hanck: Grease to Gravy
In response to the unfortunate cancellation of Bonnaroo Music Festival due to severe weather, Northlands Music & Arts Festival announces a special offer for displaced attendees. Any Bonnaroo ticket holder with a 2025 wristband will receive FREE admission to Northlands on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15. Valid for single day entry *both* days… Continue reading NORTHLANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL OFFERS *FREE* SATURDAY & SUNDAY ADMISSION TO BONNAROO 2025 ATTENDEES
Bertha brought all the glitz, glamour, and Grateful Dead grooves to the Mishawaka Amphitheatre last night. Bertha is a Grateful Dead drag tribute band way beyond description; they have improvisational psychedelic musical skills that would make Jerry smile—and probably blush a little, too. The band’s brilliant makeover of one of the greatest musical catalogs in… Continue reading BERTHA: Grateful Drag | The Mishawaka | 6/13/2025
This isn’t some distant, cautionary tale from a far-off land. This is happening here. In America. We were raised on slogans: “liberty and justice for all,” “freedom of speech,” “equal protection under the law.” Yet, we are watching those ideals unravel. Troops rolling down our streets. Protesters silenced. Journalists surveilled. ICE raids happening in grocery… Continue reading We’ve Crossed the Line
Reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration released their new single “Say Goodnight” with Little Stranger today, June 13, via Three Prong Records. Recorded at Sound Design Studio in Santa Barbara, CA, the feel-good anthem paints the picture of care-free summer nights and living life in the moment with a laid back, easy groove. Open up a… Continue reading Iration Releases New Single "Say Goodnight" Feat. Little Stranger Out Today!
Last weekend, the Connecticut-based jam thrill ride known as Goose doled out two solid nights of high energy and creativity to the Colorado Front Range. Making their way back to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre outside of Denver nearly one year after their debut run at the venue, the slimmed-down quartet brought everything fans have come to… Continue reading Goose | Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre | 6/6/2025
