10-Time IBMA Award Winner and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Member, Becky Buller, Releases “Ride On By”

Dark Shadow Recording is proud to announce the release of “Ride On By,” the new single from Becky Buller’s forthcoming album of cover songs that have shaped her celebrated career. This dynamic rendition, penned by songwriter and wildlife biologist Dick Kimmel, is a longtime staple of Buller’s live shows and now makes its official debut… Continue reading 10-Time IBMA Award Winner and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Member, Becky Buller, Releases “Ride On By”

Bay Area Jams Hit Denver: Melvin Seals & JGB and The Mother Hips

Prepare yourself, Denver—two unforgettable nights of soulful grooves, vibrant jams, and legendary JGB tunes are coming your way! Melvin Seals & JGB, carrying the spirit and sound of the beloved Jerry Garcia Band, are hitting Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom with special guests, the critically-acclaimed California rockers, The Mother Hips, on Thursday, April 24th, and Friday, April… Continue reading Bay Area Jams Hit Denver: Melvin Seals & JGB and The Mother Hips

The Lil Smokies Release Final Album 'Break of The Tide'

The Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound. Since their last album, Tornillo (2020), the band returns with two new members, bassist Jean Luc Davis and banjo player, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, adding to the core trio of dobro player Andy Dunnigan, lead guitarist the Reverend Matthew Rieger, and fiddler Jake Simpson.… Continue reading The Lil Smokies Release Final Album 'Break of The Tide'

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release acclaimed studio album "Who Believes In Angels

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release their acclaimed collaborative studio album, Who Believes In Angels?, out now via Interscope Records. Listen here. The highly anticipated album comes the week after Elton and Brandi debuted several tracks live during a magical evening of music and conversation at The London Palladium. The show, which received widespread 5-star… Continue reading Elton John and Brandi Carlile release acclaimed studio album "Who Believes In Angels

Sister Sadie breaks generational trauma with “Let The Circle Be Broken”

In a mostly male genre still known as much for its reticence about contemporary subjects as for its powerful harmonies and virtuosic picking, bluegrass music’s Sister Sadie have stood out ever since the all-female group’s founding more than a dozen years ago. Now, with the release of “Let The Circle Be Broken,” the International Bluegrass… Continue reading Sister Sadie breaks generational trauma with “Let The Circle Be Broken”

Framing the Love: ALO Discusses Their New Album

ALO, once and sometimes still known as Animal Liberation Orchestra, released their latest album Frames (Brushfire Records) today, April 4. The 10-song collection is either the sixth or the ninth album by the NorCal quartet, depending on whether one counts three late-90s records that can’t be found anywhere on the internet. Frames is available now… Continue reading Framing the Love: ALO Discusses Their New Album

Marin Irish Festival Returns in May with Beltane Celebration of Music, Dance, and Culture

The Marin Irish Festival returns to Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds on May 3-4, 2025, bringing a lively celebration of Irish music, dance, and heritage. Hosted by Red Barn Productions, producers of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire, the festival (formerly Ceili On the Lake) promises a weekend… Continue reading Marin Irish Festival Returns in May with Beltane Celebration of Music, Dance, and Culture

THE INDIGO GIRLS on PBS' special televised event 'AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS'

Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls are one of the featured acts on the long-running PBS TV series Austin City Limits. The brightest stars in the show’s history return to the ACL stage for a celebration a half-century in the making, including the Indigo Girls, Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr., Lyle Lovett, Billy Strings, Rufus… Continue reading THE INDIGO GIRLS on PBS' special televised event 'AUSTIN CITY LIMITS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS'

Telluride Bluegrass Festival Details Very Special Toy Factory Project Set In Tribute To Marshall Tucker Band’s Toy Caldwell

After much deliberation over the mystery act atop Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s 2025 bill, festival promoters Planet Bluegrass have put the rumors to rest, announcing the details behind the first-ever Toy Factory Project performance at this year’s Festivarian gathering. Helmed by Marshall Tucker Band drummer and co-founder Paul T. Riddle, the Toy Factory Project is a… Continue reading Telluride Bluegrass Festival Details Very Special Toy Factory Project Set In Tribute To Marshall Tucker Band’s Toy Caldwell

GRAMMY Museum To Honor Jon Bastiste With Inaugural Ray Charles "Architect Of Sound" Award At Hall Of Fame Gala May 16

Building on its long-standing relationship with the Ray Charles Foundation, the GRAMMY Museum® announces the creation of the Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award, an annual honor presented at the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala. The inaugural recipient, multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Jon Batiste, will receive the award at the 2025… Continue reading GRAMMY Museum To Honor Jon Bastiste With Inaugural Ray Charles "Architect Of Sound" Award At Hall Of Fame Gala May 16