When most people hear the name Mark Knopfler, they immediately think of Dire Straits, one of the most iconic bands from the period spanning the late 1970s through the early 1990s. However, Knopfler has also had an equally impressive solo career that has spanned several decades from the late 1990s thru the present. Knopfler’s most… Continue reading Knopfler's New CD is Laid-Back Easy Listen
British Columbia’s husky-voiced award-winning bluesman Harpdog Brown is set to release his anticipated new album, For Love & Money, on April 26th. Produced by JUNO Award winner Steve Dawson, the triple Maple Blues Award winner takes Chicago blues down to New Orleans for a unique and vibrant sound, tinted with shades of Louis Jordan, Sonny… Continue reading Canadian Blues Giant Harpdog Brown to Release For Love & Money on April 26
Rising heartland-rockers The Artisanals have just announced dates for their 2019 North American spring tour. The quintet proudly released their debut self-titled album The Artisanals last fall and have been relentlessly touring ever since. They started off the year with a four-week tour throughout Europe, and in two weeks, they will begin their North American spring tour. The new… Continue reading THE ARTISANALS ANNOUNCE 2019 SPRING TOUR DATES
TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He’s a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honored as a Member of the Order of Australia. He’s also a… Continue reading Tommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15
As the official brewery of Record Store Day, Dogfish Head is bringing together independent beer and independent record stores through its reignited collaboration with longtime friends the Grateful Dead and the return of its fan-favorite pale ale American Beauty. Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are also turning up the volume with the creation of Sage… Continue reading Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead collaborate to celebrate Record Store Day
Downtown New York City saw the return of an amazing yearly musical event this past weekend, The Tree of Life Benefit. Created by music lover and activist Robert S. Rosman and his family, Tree of Life gathers big names of the metro jam scene and beyond to deliver memorable nights of collaborative music in an… Continue reading The Tree Of Life Benefit | SOB's | 2/23/19
After Funk is very pleased to announce that their debut LP Santa Barbara was released on February 22nd, 2019. “Face In The Crowd”, the first single, can now be heard here. Poised and polished, Santa Barbara unfolds with an ease and elegance rare amongst even seasoned veterans. Drawing from a broad base, Santa Barbara nods… Continue reading After Funk Santa Barbara LP out Now
In early November 2018, The Green supported their old friend Bruno Mars for two shows at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The members of the Green were blown away when the sold out stadium sang along to their hits. But it was a little seen video of the band warming up backstage for those shows that really demonstrates the direction The Green is headed with their upcoming release, Black & White, which is set to… Continue reading The Green Drops Three New Tracks Off Their Upcoming Acoustic Album
On February 25th, the eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician Stephen “Ragga” Marley kicked off an intimate acoustic U.S. tour in support of his latest 5-track EP, One Take: Acoustic Jams, out November 2018 on the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International imprint. For one month, the 23-city run will span the South, Southwest and West Coast. Stephen beautifully… Continue reading Stephen "Ragga" Marley Kicks Off 2019 Acoustic Tour Kicks Off
The 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has unveiled a series of incredible updates to its campground Plazas, ensuring that this year’s event offers the most exciting and innovative camping experience anywhere. The 18th annual four-day multi-stage camping festival will take place June 13 – 16, held as always at Great Stage Park, the spectacular… Continue reading Bonnaroo unveils extensive onsite experience updates
