Downtown New Haven never feels quite as alive as it does in June, and this year the pulse is louder than ever. The International Festival of Arts & Ideas has returned to the Green for its thirtieth season, unfurling two full weeks of music, theater, dance, food and fierce conversation that together reveal a city… Continue reading Pearls on the Green: Arts & Ideas Turns 30 in New Haven
Bluesville Records, the hub for all things blues from Craft Recordings, is pleased to return two long-out-of-print classics to vinyl: Furry Lewis’ Back on My Feet Again (1961)—captured in the initial years of the singer-songwriter and guitarist’s career revival—and 1959’s Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn, recorded not long before the influential pianist, singer,… Continue reading Furry Lewis’ ‘Back on My Feet Again’ and ‘Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn’ return to vinyl as part of latest ‘Bluesville Records’ installment
Tami Neilson has been called a “fire-breathing R&B belter” (Rolling Stone) and a “full-tilt badass” (Saving Country Music), electrifying peers and fans worldwide with her powerful, emotive voice and riveting stage presence. A native Canadian who lives with her family in New Zealand, Tami grew up on the road, traveling North America in a motor… Continue reading TAMI NEILSON pays homage to Roy Orbison with her lush countrypolitan single "Foolish Heart"
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) is set to unveil its most ambitious and soulful project yet—”Golden Lady,” a genre-defying album that showcases the power, passion, and virtuosity of featured vocalist Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield. Infused with deep gospel roots, modern R&B, and explosive big-band jazz energy, Golden Lady is a groove-forward, joy-filled celebration of songwriting,… Continue reading Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra “Golden Lady” Album Release
The Wood Brothers have announced a 17-date U.S. tour this fall in support of their forthcoming studio album Puff Of Smoke, due August 1 via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers. The tour begins November 6 at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN, and makes stops across the Midwest throughout November, with performances at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall… Continue reading The Wood Brothers Announce Fall Tour Dates And Share New Single "The Trick"
From the first note, DK Harrell makes it clear that Talkin’ Heavy isn’t just a title—it’s a statement. The rising blues powerhouse and award-winning guitarist steps into the spotlight with a voice that’s gritty, guitar work that’s golden, and a sound that pays homage to the greats while carving his own path. This album is… Continue reading Back to the Future of Blues: DK Harrell Gets ‘Heavy’
Six decades after the Grateful Dead‘s first notes echoed across the San Francisco Peninsula, Deadheads everywhere will reunite under the silver-screen glow for the annual “Meet-Up At The Movies.” This year’s cinematic gathering features the triumphant return of THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE—the 1977 concert film revered for its electrifying Winterland performances, psychedelic animation, and candid… Continue reading GRATEFUL DEAD CELEBRATE 60 YEARS WITH GLOBAL “MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES” RETURN OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE
Dazzling the crowd with dreamy vocals, deft usage of an incredible array of instruments, spontaneously created loops, and a whole lot of passion, Australian singer-songwriter superstar Tash Sultana held the audience spellbound on June 11 at Hard Rock Live – Sacramento at Fire Mountain. A multiple Australian Recording Industry Association award winner, Sultana, who stated… Continue reading Tash Sultana brings ‘Mystik-al’ soundscapes and bold vocals to Hard Rock Live – Sacramento
In 2023, Shakti acknowledged their 50th anniversary by recording their first new studio album in more than 45 years – the GRAMMY™ award-winning This Moment – and embarking on a celebratory international tour. Then, just over a year after the tour’s end, “a curtain came down on a monumental part of my life,” recalls guitarist,… Continue reading John McLaughlin & Zakir Hussain's SHAKTI Announce Release of 'Mind Explosion'
This Saturday, the Hudson River Music Festival took over Croton Point Park for a full day of live music, family activities, celebration and outdoor fun. Presented by Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake), Dayglo Presents, and Harper House Music Foundation and rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s folk picnics, the new festival brought… Continue reading HUDSON RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL INSPIRED BY PETE & TOSHI SEEGER RETURNED TO CROTON POINT PARK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14
