Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings joined forces with bluegrass legend Del McCoury for a new version of Bill Monroe favorite, “Midnight on the Stormy Deep,” out today. Watch a special performance video HERE. The collaboration adds to a landmark year for Strings, who was recently named Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards after continuing to perform consistently… Continue reading Billy Strings collaborates with Del McCoury for new cover of “Midnight on the Stormy Deep”
British acoustic guitar virtuoso MIKE DAWES, along with acoustic guitarist extraordinaire TOMMY EMMANUEL, today (June 25) shares a new single and video, “Somebody That I Used To Know.” The song (on Qten Records) is a stirring instrumental cover of the massive worldwide 2011 hit by Gotye which marks its 10th anniversary this year. Listen to the song here and watch… Continue reading MIKE DAWES and TOMMY EMMANUEL Share New Single/Video
Today, saxophonist Dave McMurray released a new rendition of the Grateful Dead’s 1975 song “Franklin’s Tower.” The track is taken from McMurray’s upcoming album Grateful Deadication, out July 16th via Blue Note Records. On the new full-length, McMurray takes his gritty, soulful Detroit sound and reimagines the flower empowered songs of San Francisco icons the… Continue reading Dave McMurray Releases Rendition of the Grateful Dead’s “Franklin's Tower”
Luke Miller, aka Luke the Knife, known primarily for his vital role with Lotus, a multi-genre jamband, took the stage for his debut album release party at Club Vinyl last Saturday. The newly released album, titled Disco Nap, was produced solely by Luke Miller to set a perfect comprehensive sonic journey and ambiance for the… Continue reading Luke the Knife | Disco Nap | Review + Interview
Opening night in New York City is always a special evening. The energy, buzz and all-around excitement is a contagious feeling as any. None however quite like the first night back after a year and couple months of a pandemic which kept all of us away from our families, friends and live music. As the… Continue reading Trey Anastasio | Beacon Theatre | 6/22/21
Although Colorado is well known for getting a tour stop by every big name in music, sometimes it is the local band that makes the night special, especially when gigging in any number of the state’s small clubs or outdoor venues. Last Friday, Tenth Mountain Division was one such band that brought the heat to… Continue reading Tenth Mountain Division | Mishawaka Amphitheatre | 6/18/21
The art of the remix has been around for decades, from the fervid imaginations of Jamaican record producers like Sir Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid or King Tubby to the disco enthusiasts of New York City, such as Tom Moulton. The remix has long acted as a song’s extension – some completely deconstructing an idea or… Continue reading Khruangbin announce 'Mordechai Remixes' album ft. Knxwledge, Soul Clap and more
Throughout Omnivore Recordings’ 12-year relationship with the Buck Owens Private Foundation, one request from the fans was clear and consistent — to make Buck Owens’ late-’60s/early-’70s releases available again as stand-alone reissues. Omnivore is pleased to answer that call and announce nine titles to be released throughout the summer and fall of 2021. The albums… Continue reading Nine Buck Owens & the Buckaroos albums spanning 1968-1974 to be reissued
A virtual private guitar lesson with Bobby Weir and a virtual piano lesson with Amy Lee of Evanescence are among the prizes in a series of online sweepstakes supporting HeadCount, the nonpartisan voter registration organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. Additional prizes include roundtrip travel accommodations and meet and greet with Incubus,… Continue reading HeadCount Launches Artist Sweeps with Bobby Weir, Billy Strings + more Supporting the 'Save The Vote!' initiative to Protect Voting Rights
In 2015, Matt Jaffe was burdened with indecision between his education and a career in music. While the worlds coexisted for years, the time had come for Matt to follow his dream, embarking on tours around the country. While in the Northeast, Matt came down with a virus, and after medical malpractice, developed epilepsy. Fast… Continue reading GW Premiere: Matt Jaffe's "Shape of Fear"
