Today, George Brown, beloved co-founder of Kool & The Gang releases his second posthumous project, Jazz in Paris, via Astana Music Inc/BFD/The Orchard. Inspired by the smoky jazz clubs of Paris and New York in the late 1950s and ’60s—a sound that shaped Brown’s musical world from an early age—the album reflects his passion for… Continue reading George Brown’s Jazz in Paris Pays Tribute to Miles Davis with a Modern Twist
On Saturday, May 3rd, Flushing Town Hall will bring the genre-defying sound of The Brandee Younger Trio to Queens. Known for her fusion of classical, jazz, soul, and funk, Younger has redefined the harp in contemporary music. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award… Continue reading Award Winning Harpist Brandee Younger to Perform at Flushing Town Hall
Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 18th voyage of Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, a seven-night musical cruise vacation traveling March 13-20, 2026 from Miami, FL to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic aboard the opulent Norwegian Pearl. First Round Pre-sale Signups… Continue reading SIXTHMAN ANNOUNCES CAYAMO: A JOURNEY THROUGH SONG – 18TH EDITION
This June, WAR will release Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition), celebrating the multi-million-selling, blockbuster album that topped charts and left an indelible mark on music history. This deluxe 3CD and digital set commemorates 50 years of some of the band’s most iconic songs, including its timeless title track, “Why Can’t We… Continue reading WAR Celebrates 50 Years of Why Can't We Be Friends, Announces Collector's Edition With Unheard Tracks & More
Today, rising country artist Jesse Daniel releases new single “Time Well Spent For A Man” featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. A heartfelt reflection on taking stock of what’s important in life, the song reunites the two singer/songwriters after touring together last year. The track appears on Daniel’s upcoming LP Son of the San Lorenzo out June… Continue reading Jesse Daniel & Charles Wesley Godwin Team Up for "Time Well Spent For A Man"
The life and music of Richard Manuel will be given fresh context and never-heard perspective this June, with the release of author Stephen T. Lewis’ official biography of The Band’s visionary songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. A strong but quiet presence in the group, who did very few interviews during his own life, Manuel’s story is… Continue reading THE FIRST OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF RICHARD MANUEL – VISIONARY VOCALIST, SONGWRITER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST FROM THE BAND – ARRIVES JUNE 17
Critically acclaimed Canadian roots-rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet! Riding high off the strength of their previous releases, Find A Better Way and Restless, The Commoners return to the EU/UK in May 2025 for a four-week tour across five countries, bringing with them a brand-new offering:… Continue reading The Commoners release "Live In The UK" album to coincide with Spring 2025 European and UK Tour
On Friday, April 11, 2025, the duo Lazy Lightning 420 — featuring Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (of Trampled by Turtles) — lit up Lost Saint Brewing in Blue Earth, Minnesota, with a performance that bent time, space, and song. This review channels that night through the haze of bootlegs, basement parties, and psychedelic… Continue reading Psychedelic Dixieland Reborn – Lazy Lightning 420 at Lost Saint Brewing | 4/11/2025
Get ready, folks—it’s auction time, Wavy Gravy style! Camp Winnarainbow, the legendary circus and performing arts haven founded by the iconic peace-loving clown and Woodstock emcee Wavy Gravy, is celebrating its epic 50th anniversary, and they’re pulling out all the stops with a seriously cool online auction. From now through April 30th, fans can snag… Continue reading Bid High, Stay Wavy: Camp Winnarainbow’s 50th Anniversary Auction
Grammy‑nominated Bayou blues powerhouse Tab Benoit returns to his hometown for a hard‑hitting New Orleans takeover that finds him headlining three marquee stages in one week. Fresh off a fiery closing‑night set at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival and riding high on the success of his Billboard No. 1 album I Hear Thunder (Whiskey Bayou… Continue reading Tab Benoit's New Orleans Takeover; Three Big Shows Coming Up
