All the world’s a vibration, yet music remains in the abstract, lurking in the formless world of potential, eagerly awaiting the inspiration of someone to bring it to form. The musician, in answer to this calling, illuminates what was once invisible, carrying us into the mind and heart of a moment, an emotion, or to… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jorma – 2021
But I am very glad to finally be looking at 2020 in the rear-view mirror! It has been interesting seeing how different artists have been coping with the pandemic and related restrictions. I have, like everyone of course, had to cancel and reschedule a number of shows and scaled waaaaaay back on touring. Fortunately, I… Continue reading Man, oh, man… oh, friends of mine
Earlier this month the announcement was made for the Bluegrass Music TV (BGM-TV) partnership between video producer and record executive Sammy Passamano, III and Country & Bluegrass legend / video producer Ronnie Reno. “Bluegrass Music TV, doesn’t that sound good? I’m so happy for my friends Ronnie Reno and Sammy Passamano, III for their partnership. If… Continue reading LAUNCH OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC TV-PRIME
The long wait for Muppet fans is almost over! “The Muppet Show,” Jim Henson’s iconic variety series that started it all, will begin streaming Friday, February 19 exclusively on Disney+. In addition for the first three seasons, fans will be able to enjoy seasons 4 and 5, which have never previously been released on home… Continue reading 'The Muppet Show' With Special Guest Crystal Gayle Available to Stream February 19
Louise Massey. Cousin Emmy. Molly O’Day. These names may not be familiar to you, but they helped pave the way for today’s ladies of country music. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum celebrates these often overlooked pioneers of the country music genre, and many others, in its next Virtual Speaker Series entitled “Before Coal Miner’s Daughters and Many-Colored Coats: Pioneering Women… Continue reading Celebrating the Women of Early Country Music
“Zindagi” (fyi, pronounced zin-duh-gee) means life. And it starts like this: “Walk with the dreams that lie in your heart/ Don’t look back, keep moving forward./ When your desires whisper a melody. / Become the voice of that song.” We live in such dark times that Aki Kumar, whose lyrics usually lean toward the edgy and challenging, decided… Continue reading Aki Kumar releases new video, "Zindagi"
Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg announces his debut album Spare Room which will come out on February 26. In addition, he’s shared the video for his song “I Just Want To Be Here.” WATCH “I JUST WANT TO BE HERE” The song, which he initially wrote for his wife as a 20th anniversary present, ““I wanted it to… Continue reading Eric Hirshberg shares video for "I Just Want To Be Here;" debut album 'Spare Room' out 2/26
Omnivore Recordings, in conjunction with the Buck Owens Estate, will release Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957–1976, including all three of Omnivore’s previously released acclaimed two-CD sets: The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957–1966, The Complete Capitol Singles: 1967–1970, and The Complete Capitol Singles: 1971–1975. Gathered together in a slipcase, and at available… Continue reading Buck Owens' 'The Complete Capitol Singles, 1957-1975'
The country’s energy immediately shifted last week and not because Mercury is in retrograde. (That’s not occurring until January 30th.) If you’re perplexed and silently questioning my changed outlook, I’m profoundly aware we are unfortunately, still amid an extremely challenging reality. Nevertheless, confidence, optimism and even a sense of normality was restored with the new… Continue reading Adeola “Ade” Fabola | “Something Good” | Review
Singer/songwriter Lisa St. Lou releases “I’ve Seen The Light” today, a powerful anthem steeped in New Orleans soul and Lisa’s own gospel roots. Crescent City scions Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber, Mark Mullins, Alonzo Bowens Jr and Robert Campo fuel St. Lou’s impassioned vocals on the track, backed by award-winning singers Crystal… Continue reading Ivan and Ian Neville, Mark Mullins Appear on New Lisa St Lou Single
