lespecial returned to Denver, Colorado for the second leg of their “RepeaTOUR” December 2nd at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom. Denver was the first of the band’s four-night Colorado run. The night held a reprise of metal in the air, while Lespecial showcased a wide variety of originals, covers, and epic sequences. Lespecial excelled in the continued… Continue reading lespecial | Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom | 12/2/21
Country music legend Stonewall Jackson passed away early Saturday at age 89 after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia. Some of Jackson’s hits included “Life To Go,” penned by the late, great George Jones, “Smoke Along the Track,” “B.J. the D.J.,” and “Waterloo,” which later became his signature song. Over his career, Stonewall landed 44… Continue reading Fellow Singer/Songwriters and Friends Remember and Mourn The Loss of Country Music Legend Stonewall Jackson
With a brand new IBMA Instrumental Recording of the Year credit to their names, the first group of musicians to participate in the Mountain Home Music Company and Organic Records Bluegrass at the Crossroads collaborative series is back with the last of its efforts — this time, a contemplative, country-flavored excursion. Like its predecessors —… Continue reading Bluegrass at the Crossroads lineup returns on “Between Houston and Her”
In October, The Primitive Quartet and Mountain Home Music Company released Through The Years Volumes 1 and 2, the start of a groundbreaking series that’s bringing the beloved gospel group’s music to new generations of listeners through streaming services and digital sales platforms for the first time. This holiday, the series continues with Through The… Continue reading Celebrate Christmas with The Primitive Quartet
Acclaimed Texas-based singer-songwriter and musician Al Staehely (Spirit, the Staehely Brothers) has released ‘Post Spirit Vol. 1 (1974-1978)’ – a fourteen-track album of rare solo recordings written over 40 years ago during Staehely’s days in Los Angeles in the 1970’s. While known to many as the lead vocalist, bass player, and principal songwriter on Spirit’s… Continue reading Al Staehely releases ‘Post Spirit Vol. 1 (1974-1978)’ 14 Track Album of Rare Solo Recordings Written Over 40 Years Ago Out Now
Apple Music is getting into the giving spirit this holiday season with the launch of From Apple Music With Love, a special countdown to the holidays. Each day at 8:00a PST from November 26 – December 3, Apple Music subscribers will receive exclusive gifts from some of the biggest and brightest names in music, stamped… Continue reading From Apple Music With Love: Nile Rodgers Debuts Exclusive 'Story For Sleep' in Spatial Audio
On Friday, December 3rd, Seattle-based Americana/folk artist, Alex Dunn, released his second full-length record, Southern Star via Color Red. With the help of co-producer Bryant Moore (bassist in True Loves), Dunn weaves a tapestry of the many lives he’s led, spanning from his youth along the border of Colorado and Wyoming to the solitary moments… Continue reading Alex Dunn's 'Southern Star' is a Modern Piece of Americana That Explores the Many Solitudes of a Life Spent Adrift
Folksinger Michael Johnathon is set to wrap the 2021 season of WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour on Monday, December 6 at Lexington’s Lyric Theatre with award winning Bluegrass duo Darin and Brooke Aldrige. The multiple IBMA winning, husband & wife pair from North Carolina will perform songs from their latest critically-acclaimed album, This Life We’re… Continue reading WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour Set To Wrap 2021 Season On December 6
Poetica has just released an official video for “Unconditional“, the latest track from their self-titled album, out now via MPress/ILS/Universal. A musical spoken-word concept album, the new 18-track collection has been described as “raw innovation…combining hushed vocals, gentle punctuation and jazzy dreamscapes” (Americana Highways). Filmed in the Hudson Valley of New York, the video –… Continue reading Poetica Releases Official Video For Track "Unconditional"
Julian Avila’s first love is and has always been Jazz music. He has an instrumental solo album, “Heart – Mind – Matter” and a new album coming soon “Vintage Soul. “ Julian Avila is a session musician who has played, toured, and recorded on many albums of varied music styles. His works include collaborations with… Continue reading Julian Avila releases new recording "Vintage Soul"
