The Ladles, comprised of fiddle/singer Lucia Purpura-Pontoniere, guitarist/singer Katie Martucci, and banjoist/singer Caroline Kuhn met at the New England Conservatory of Music’s contemporary improvisational program. It turns out they were the only 3 females in that class. Before graduation, they had gotten to work on their original brand of music releasing a self-titled EP in… Continue reading The Ladles | 'Springville Sessions' | Review
Greensky Bluegrass, Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin] proudly share the 26-song live album, The Leap Year Sessions: Volume 2. The Leap Year Sessions are a collection of songs taken from a series of live-streamed performances in 2020. “We’d never gone that long… Continue reading Greensky Bluegrass release 'The Leap Year Sessions: Volume 2'
Guitarist, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, bandleader, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Songwriters Hall of Fame electee Steve Miller shares the second song from his historic soon-to-be-released album of an epic live show from 1977. “Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma” is streaming now at all DSPs. The new full-length concert recording, Steve… Continue reading Steve Miller shares new song from epic 1977 live show; album out May 14
Co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart recently announced her first ever solo album, You and Me, due out on May 7, 2021 via Carry On Music. Today, she releases “4 EDWARD” a tender, heartfelt tribute to her friend, Eddie Van Halen. Featuring a beautiful acoustic guitar instrumental… Continue reading Heart's NANCY WILSON Releases "4 Edward" – Her Tribute to Friend Eddie Van Halen
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Poco co-founder, Rusty Young, at the age of 75. Young suffered a heart attack last week. A beloved member of the Blue Élan Records family, Young was best known as the heart and soul of Poco – the band widely considered to be one… Continue reading Poco Co-Founder RUSTY YOUNG Passes Away at the Age of 75
Craig Cummings is a celebrated singer/songwriter who performs throughout the mid-Atlantic region. His country-tinged, Americana portraits are infused with a pop sensibility, born of many years listening to chart topping stalwarts such as The Beatles and Willie Nelson, and more recently, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and Chris Stapleton. His 2019 release, Absolute Surprise, was voted… Continue reading Craig Cummings Releases The Gulf Between Us
Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno just released a new video of their song, “On the Line.” Bluegrass Pride premiered the video and had some key things to say: “If there’s any single emotion that could have defined 2021, yearning would probably be pretty close to the top of the list… Which is what makes the… Continue reading New video from Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
Atlanta-based Americana-leaning quintet Run Katie Run is set to release a new EP, Running on Love, on April 16, 2021. Composed of Kate Coleman (lead vocals), Corey Coleman (guitar), Adam Pendlington (guitar, banjo), Stephen Quinn (bass), and Ian Pendlington (drums), Run Katie Run is one of the few new bands in recent memory that can… Continue reading Run Katie Run's new EP, Running on Love, is out now
Van Morrison will mark the May 7 release of his eagerly anticipated new double-album Latest Record Project: Volume 1 by playing his first-ever virtual performance on May 8. Volume 1 by playing his first-ever virtual performance on May 8. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will perform a livestream event from the renowned Real World… Continue reading Van Morrison announces first-ever virtual performance for May 8; new album out May 7
Tuesday, April 20th will officially commemorate “International Peter Tosh Day” (aka #PeterTosh420) – a virtual festival paying tribute to legendary reggae artist and cannabis activist, Peter Tosh. #PeterTosh420 honors its namesake, the Grammy®️ award-winning, founding member of The Wailers. Highly regarded for his dedication to equality, Peter Tosh launched anti-apartheid campaigns, advocated for African liberation,… Continue reading “INTERNATIONAL PETER TOSH DAY” CELEBRATES FIGHT FOR GLOBAL CANNABIS LEGALIZATION
