Acclaimed global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Lady L,” the second single from their long-awaited debut album Shuruaat (out July 15th). The track features Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain and also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the iconic indo-jazz fusion group, Shakti, that originally released this song. Watch the Ensemble’s version of… Continue reading Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases New Track "Lady L" Featuring Zakir Hussain, from Album SHURUAAT out July 15
Growing up, 14-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer Dan Tyminski wasn’t really a six-string picker, favoring mandolin or banjo when he joined the jam—until he heard Tony Rice, that is. Hearing Rice kick-off “Ten Degrees and Getting Colder” with J.D. Crowe and the New South for the first time, Tyminski was overtaken by the sound,… Continue reading Genre Veteran Dan Tyminski Honors Bluegrass Hero With New EP One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice
Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, in partnership with Luminary, presents the first-ever live audience recording of the award-winning podcast, The Midnight Miracle, on Friday, July 29. Hosted by Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey & Talib Kweli, “The Midnight Miracle Live from Napa” will feature special guests from the festival. Although held in an intimate… Continue reading Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley & Luminary announce first-ever live recording of "The Midnight Miracle" podcast
On Friday, July 1st, international funk group The New Mastersounds released “Gonna Get in My Way,” the lead single off of the group’s forthcoming 17th album The Deplar Effect recorded at Floki Studios. Located down the valley of Eleven Experiences’ Deplar Farm in Troll Peninsula, Iceland, Floki Studios has become a destination studio hosting and… Continue reading The New Mastersounds Share New Single "Gonna Get In My Way" and Announce Their 17th Album The Deplar Effect
This July 7, 2022, Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Starkey will be joined on his birthday by family and friends, including current All Starrs Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Colin Hay, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette, as well as friends Benmont Tench, Jim Keltner, Richard Marx, Matt Sorum, Ed Begley Jr, Linda Perry, Diane Warren,… Continue reading RINGO CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY WITH HIS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FOR PEACE & LOVE WHICH INCLUDES 26 CELEBRATIONS IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD
This week’s Find of the Week is a customized Fender Bassman amplifier circa 1960 that was once the property of The Grateful Dead. While the original tweed is covered in padded white vinyl and a “Chrysler” emblem was stuck on its face, the amp’s original speakers are intact. For those uninitiated, the Bassman was introduced… Continue reading Find of the Week: The Grateful Dead's Customized Fender Bassman
Catskill Mountain Jubilee is returning to Blackthorne Resort in East Durham for its second annual event this Aug. 11 to 14. This year features four nights of music, with two full performances from Dark Star Orchestra Fri. Aug 12 and Sat. Aug 13, two sets from The Disco Biscuits Sun. Aug. 14, plus Chali 2na… Continue reading CATSKILL MOUNTAIN JUBILEE FT DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, THE DISCO BISCUITS
A guitar played on stage by Dead & Company’s Bobby Weir has attracted a monumental bid of $250,000 in a charity auction being conducted throughout the band’s current summer tour. The one-of-a-kind D’Angelico guitar, featuring artwork by contemporary artist & Grateful Dead poster collector favorite AJ Masthay, is being used to raise funds for the… Continue reading Bidding for D’Angelico Guitar Played by Dead & Company’s Bobby Weir Hits $250,000
New York-based alt-folk and blues singer-songwriter Linda Sussman gets all shades of bold and vulnerable in a mix of sounds on Shake It Loose Today, her new full-length album out July 1, 2022. The first two tracks (“Chain of Hope” and the title track) are now available for sampling here. This latest collection of nine… Continue reading Linda Sussman Drops New Album ‘Shake It Loose Today’ 7/1
My heart was torn when I read that the John Hartford Memorial Festival would be in Springville, Indiana, not Bean Blossom, IN at the Bill Monroe Music Park. I love my little cabin in the woods at the Bill Monroe Music Park (BMMP). It has served us well for many adventures at the John Hartford… Continue reading Americana Bean Jamboree AND John Hartford Memorial Fest 2022 | Review
