Louisiana Red Hot Records is proud to announce the release of Corey and the Treme Funktet: Live at Vaughan’s, a blistering live album recorded during the band’s legendary Thursday night residency at Vaughan’s Lounge. Funk trombone virtuoso Corey Henry—known for his Grammy-winning work both as a solo artist and with the Rebirth Brass Band—leads The… Continue reading Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Live At Vaughan’s Brings Thursday Night Live to Jazz Fest Record Release Party at Vaughan’s Lounge, New Orleans – May 1
Today, New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones releases his new single “Car Crash,” which appears on his upcoming sixth studio album Radio Waves, out June 20 via Tone Tree Music. Offering a bittersweet embrace of life’s imperfections, the tender new song arrives with a dreamy live performance video that was shot inside a… Continue reading The Bones of J.R. Jones Embraces Life’s Imperfections on Tender New Single “Car Crash”
Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away” (PRESS HERE to listen) alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6 via Bomber Records/AWAL Recordings. “Whisk Me Away” dives into deep themes of life’s fragility and redemption, capturing the raw urgency of a desperate plea to… Continue reading DISPATCH Announces 9th Studio Album ‘Yellow Jacket’ Alongside New Single “Whisk Me Away”
Renowned for blending global influences with the raw intimacy of American Primitive blues, guitarist Ryan Lee Crosby has journeyed from his Portsmouth home to the legendary Blue Front Café in Bentonia, Mississippi—the very juke joint founded in the 1940s where Skip James once played—to record his forthcoming album At the Blue Front, set for digital,… Continue reading Ryan Lee Crosby Brings Global Blues to Bentonia’s Iconic Blue Front Café
Pedrito Martínez, songwriter and master of the Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, will release Ilusión Óptica on May 30 (GroundUP Music). Bill Murray says it best at the top of the album: “I am here as your safety monitor to make sure that you are all prepared, completely ready to take an unforgettable… Continue reading PEDRITO MARTÍNEZ NEW ALBUM ILUSIÓN ÓPTICA OUT MAY 30
Organizers of the upcoming Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally are proud to announce that acclaimed Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will join forces with veterans and their allies on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2025, for a historic performance on the National Mall. The band will headline the rally, delivering a high-energy… Continue reading Dropkick Murphys to Headline D-Day Rally in Support of Veterans
This past weekend at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Oteil Burbridge showcased a special instrument—a meticulously crafted replica of Phil Lesh’s iconic Mission Control #2 Bass. Built by luthier Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars, this remarkable bass guitar was commissioned by the Grateful Guitars Foundation and instantly became the centerpiece of attention during select… Continue reading The Sphere Gets Phil-ed: Oteil Unveils Iconic Mission Control Replica
Reggae gets a fresh spark with “Hot Box,” the latest single from genre-blending band Mr. Mota, officially released on April 18. Released by InnerCat Music Group, the track dropped alongside a nostalgic music video inspired by That ’70s Show, and it’s already made waves with over 600,000 views on YouTube. As part of the launch,… Continue reading “Hot Box” Ignites a Reggae Revival: Mr. Mota Teams with Dime Bags for Ultimate Summer Vibe
American music icon John Fogerty had a big weekend. On Saturday, April 26, the Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was celebrated at the American Music Honors, presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in NJ. The special evening –… Continue reading John Fogerty Celebrated at American Music Honors with Induction by Bruce Springsteen
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is back for a new season with host and Americana Pioneer, Robert Earl Keen, digging into fellow musicians’ points of view, histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between. Only this season, the format of Americana Podcast has evolved to include a video component and some bonus performance footage,… Continue reading Americana Podcast: The 51st State Returns With Host Robert Earl Keen And An Expanded Format For An Adventurous New Season
