I love the Dead. I could listen to “Brown Eyed Women,” “Bertha,” or “Jack Straw” every day for the rest of my life and be happy. But there comes a time to ask: “What would Jerry do?” Thinking about that question, the answer is right in front of us—he and all the other members of… Continue reading Dead to Rights at The Livery: Crafting Their Own Musical Legacy
“We all fell under the spell of a guttural melancholy love song,” says Australia-raised, Nashville-based songwriter and guitarist, Jedd Hughes. In this instance, the “we” in question was comprised of Hughes and his writing partners, the great Sarah Buxton and Rodney Crowell, and the trio were penning a tune that would end up recorded multiple… Continue reading Jedd Hughes Debuts His Version Of An Already-Beloved Original, “Loving You Is The Only Way To Fly”
Today, S.G. Goodman announces her third studio album, Planting by the Signs, due out June 20 via her very own Slough Water Records / Thirty Tigers. Her first album in three years, it is a reminder of the Kentucky born and raised singer-songwriter’s razor-sharp lyricism, singular voice and seamless blend of indie rock and subtle… Continue reading S.G. GOODMAN RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM PLANTING BY THE SIGNS
ECM’s audiophile vinyl-reissue series Luminessence continues with Chick Corea‘s Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 and Bennie Maupin‘s The Jewel in the Lotus. The Luminessence series is a kaleidoscope, shedding light on the jewels of the label’s deep catalogue in elegant, high-quality editions. The hallmarks of the series: original and evocative music, imaginatively played and sensitively produced.… Continue reading ECM to Release Chick Corea's "Piano Improvisations Vol. 1" and Bennie Maupin's "The Jewel in the Lotus" on Vinyl as Part of its Audiophile Luminessence Series
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”
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’ 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 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
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”
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
