For the past 127 years, Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players. Today, Gibson Custom Shop has announced the release of the limited-edition Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355 in Wine Red. A founding father of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry’s stagecraft and musicianship… Continue reading ‘Chuck Berry 1970s ES-355’ Available Worldwide; To Honor the Rock and Roll Legend
Sean and Sara Watkins are currently touring in support of their new album Brother Sister. The sibling’s duo-centric record has a big sound and a big feel for two people. Sharing in the vocal responsibilities and with Sean on guitar and Sara on fiddle, they both provide the musical dynamics on the masterfully engineered sound… Continue reading Watkins Family Hour | The Armory | 10/17/21
Phish on October 15 returned to Sacramento, California, opening the fall tour with two sets of skillfully innovative rock, jazz, and funky songs, instrumental textures, and artistic noodling. The three-plus-hour show found Phish firing on all cylinders, including guitarist Trey Anastasio’s ever-imaginative bag of guitar tricks, Page McConnell’s incredible array of organ and grand piano… Continue reading Phish | Golden 1 Center | 10/15/21
You may not know the name Leland Sklar but you almost certainly have heard his bass lines if you listened to rock radio in the last five decades. The prolific musician has contributed to more than 2000 albums, including hit albums by Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and many more. He has also toured with… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Leland Sklar
Pimps of Joytime have announced their forthcoming album Reachin’ Up, out February 4, 2022, alongside the release of its first single “Lesson.” The single is a perfect teaser for Pimps’ vibrant new full-length album, brimming with frontman and GRAMMY nominated producer Brian J’s trademark kaleidoscopic styles and undeniably funkified dance music. Pimps of Joytime mirror… Continue reading Pimps of Joytime Announce New Studio Album Reachin’ Up Out February 4, 2022
Marking its final Fall 2021 date, Make Music Matter’s innovative and exclusive virtual series #UnpluggedTogether is set to host Grievous Angels — as well as MonkeyJunk’s Steve Marriner and ‘The Sheepdogs’ Jimmy Bowskill — this October 21st! Hosted by legendary broadcaster Alan Cross and Make Music Matter founder and CEO Darcy Ataman, and produced by… Continue reading Steve Marriner and Jimmy Bowskill Join Make Music Matter’s #UnpluggedTogether Oct 21
Today, rising Scottish singer-songwriter Aaron Smith has unveiled a brand new music video for his latest single “Nocturnal.” Directed by GRAMMY nominated producer Ellen De Faux (Harry Styles, Fatherson), the visual channels the hopes and anxieties of Aaron’s deeply personal lyrics with a hauntingly emotional dance composition, choreographed by Hazel Hush-Macdonald and performed by a group of Scotland-based dancers. … Continue reading Aaron Smith Debuts Haunting Music Video “Nocturnal”
He’s been called a singer-songwriter who happens to front a bluegrass band, and though the choice is a little more deliberate than that phrase might suggest, there’s still a nugget of truth in the observation, and it arguably applies more than ever to the music on Make Each Second Last, the newest full-length release from… Continue reading Chris Jones & The Night Drivers release Make Each Second Last
Phish brought extended jams and a catalog of vintage tunes with a peppering of new tracks to the state of the art Chase Center in San Francisco, California last night. This was the first time the Vermont based rock band has performed at the Golden State Warriors’ quarters, though they certainly felt at home. The… Continue reading Phish | Chase Center | October 16th, 2021
Minneapolis based, indie folk artist, Humbird releases their new album, Still Life, to the world today. Siri Undlin, the singer-songwriter behind the Humbird moniker, has creatively collaborated with producer Adelyn (Addie) Strei and longtime bandmates Pete Quirsfeld and Pat Keen on their beautifully reflective, sophomore, full length record. Still Life was created during the long… Continue reading Humbird announces their new album "Still Life"
