Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, better known as Rising Appalachia, are no strangers to reimagining music on their terms, in their voices, but their latest release—a haunting cover of James Blake’s “I Need A Forest Fire” from his 2016 LP, The Colour In Anything—may be one of the most creatively executed reworkings in recent… Continue reading Rising Appalachia Skillfully Reimagine James Blake’s “I Need A Forest Fire”
Opening day is approaching for Tennessee’s newest outdoor venue: The Caverns Amphitheater! On June 25th, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Hootenanny with Willie Watson, Joshua Hedley and Town Mountain kicks off the first full capacity season. The Caverns, recently named the “Favorite Southern Music Venue” by Garden & Gun, is excited to offer fans an outdoor… Continue reading Grand Opening of The Caverns Amphitheater Approaches With Old Crow Medicine Show on June 25th, Plus More Shows Just Announced
The Robert Randolph Foundation is pleased to announce the second annual JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST, a national, multicultural experience, uniting diverse voices and communities in commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth and Black culture. Broadcast live around the world from Brooklyn, NY, UNITYFEST 2022 will include multiple entertainment, arts education and community activism events, including the JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST… Continue reading The Robert Randolph Foundation announces JUNETEENTH UNITYFEST 2022
The Rock and Roll Playhouse—the family concert series where kids and parents rock out to the classics—announces a special run of shows in celebration of fathers. Taking place June 18 and 19 on Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend, The Rock and Roll Playhouse will be playing 19 concerts nationwide of the music of Bob Marley… Continue reading Celebrate Father’s Day & Juneteenth w/ Music Of Bob Marley For Kids
Announced today, the seventh studio album from the Grammy®-nominated artist KT TUNSTALL is the last in a trilogy of albums she began recording and releasing in 2016. NUT will be released on September 9, 2022 via her new partnership with Blue Élan Records. First single, “Canyons,” is available on all digital services today. The single… Continue reading KT TUNSTALL Announces New Album ~NUT~ First Single Out Today!
Legendary funk pioneers George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are set to hit the road this summer on the One Nation Under a Groove Tour. Octogenarian frontman George Clinton will bring his vivacious flare to over twenty stages across the country, accompanied by a robust list of acclaimed supporting artists. New luminaries of the funk and… Continue reading GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC ADD ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Join us for Jerry Garcia‘s 80th birthday celebration! With A Very Jerry Band featuring members of Dead Phish Orchestra and Steely Dead. A Very Jerry band is a tribute to the music and the vibe of all things Jerry. Fronted by Dave Abear, after his tenure with Melvin Seals & JGB Dave, assembled a harmony… Continue reading Jerry Garcia’s 80th birthday celebration with A Very Jerry Band!
Mempho Music Festival has announced the daily lineup for its fifth annual event taking place September 30-October 2, 2022 at Memphis Botanic Garden. The three-day event is set to kick off with a combo plate of funk, soul, rock and Americana courtesy of Adia Victoria, Bette Smith, Futurebirds, and Fantastic Negrito before Friday heavyweights Jason… Continue reading MEMPHO MUSIC FESTIVAL Shares Daily Artist Lineup for 2022 Event
The second day of the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival got under away in the early afternoon under humid cloudy skies. The threat of rain persisted throughout the day but held off until the evening hours. During day two, there were so many impressive musical moments that festival-goers had to tailor their choices to their… Continue reading Beale Street Music Festival 2022 | Day 2
Chicago-based singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis has shared a creative new video for “Prometheus,” one of the many highlights found on his acclaimed 2021 album, In Plain Sight (ATO). Directed by longtime collaborators Alec Basse and Max Moore, “Prometheus” is streaming now at YouTube. WATCH “PROMETHEUS” LISTEN TO IN PLAIN SIGHT “Aiming at the Greek myth of… Continue reading Neal Francis shares video for "Prometheus;" earns Americana Awards nomination
