Improvisational titan John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood) and scientist and ceremonial folk healer Jeff Firewalker Schmitt had no idea they’d meet and strike up a friendship when they traveled independently to the heart of the Amazon to work with a shaman healer in 2008. But meet they did, and a collaborative creative relationship was… Continue reading John Medeski announces new project with a scientist he met in the Amazon
Nevada City. One of the great wonders of Northern California. Such a beautiful town full of hard-working amazing folk. It is not surprising after digesting the earnest quality of Farrow and The Peach Leaves that they call Nevada City their home. The six-piece band from Northern California band is back with a two song single… Continue reading GW Premiere: Farrow and The Peach Leave's "Dreams Like Honey"
“My memories of the Balboa show are filled with adrenaline, wonder and joy,” says the acclaimed and Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter TOMMY EMMANUEL about his new digital-only live album TOMMY EMMANUEL–LIVE FROM THE BALBOA THEATRE out February 12 on his label, CGP Sounds. Listen here to the album’s first single “Locomotivation,” released today (February 5), and watch the video here. Pre-save and pre-add the album here.… Continue reading ‘Tommy Emmanuel–Live From The Balboa Theatre’ Out on 2/12
Award-winning Tucson, Arizona-based duo Ryanhood is thrilled to announce their latest album, Under The Leaves, set for release on April 16th. American Songwriter announced the upcoming LP with the premiere of lead single “The Fight.” “The more we fight, the more we invigorate the thing we’re fighting against. And without knowing it, the more we… Continue reading RYANHOOD RELEASES SINGLE “THE FIGHT”
Jorma Kaukonen, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is a founding member of two legendary bands, San Francisco’s ‘60’s band, Jefferson Airplane and his still-touring Hot Tuna, a duo with Jack Casady. In a career that has spanned more than 60 years, guitarist and songwriter Kaukonen is a highly respected… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen performs, holds virtual workshops, and releases new recording for Radio play
Over the course of two memorable evenings in June 2018, legendary soul-funk-R&B outfit Tower of Power returned to Oakland, the city that started it all, to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary with a few thousand friends, family and fans. The window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit of ToP has been a balm for the soul… Continue reading Tower of Power Celebrates 50 Years with a Star-studded Homecoming Concert at the Fox Theater
The Boch Center has a trio of streaming events throughout the month of February that will include artists like Eddie Vedder, Phoebe Bridgers, Brittany Howard, Trampled by Turtles and Boston’s own Darlingside. Tickets for all of the shows are available now at BochCenter.org. Trampled By Turtles presents Trampled By Thursdays, four unique sets that will stream… Continue reading Boch Center Announces Three New Virtual Events
In the fifty-seven years since Bob Dylan released his career-altering folksong, “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” the times he sang of did seem to change. But now, in another period of national unrest, a President refusing to concede defeat or peacefully transfer power, and a renewed fire for justice in the long-fought battle for civil… Continue reading Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Gather All-Star Cast For A Timely Cover of Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’”
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free and the legendary Don McLean are bringing their special rendition of “American Pie” to life with the brand-new video for their collaboration on the time-tested anthem – out now. First premiering exclusively on The Tennessean earlier today, the clip visually enhances the making of this all-vocal rendition of “American Pie” – spotlighting each Home Free member and their… Continue reading Don McLean & Home Free Release "American Pie" Official Video
GRAMMY-nominated funk-jazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-experimental titans Lettuce have announced their return after almost a year apart. The event will occur over two nights, totalling four shows from Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO on February 18th & 19th streaming exclusively on Mandolin. Viewers can expect fully-immersive, unique sets from each show inclusive of new unreleased music, no song… Continue reading Lettuce To Reunite For Two Nights In Colorado For Limited Capacity Shows
