Stroll Down Penny Lane is a live concert of songs by the most iconic songwriter of our time. The music is embellished with stories, evocative images, a musical education of sorts, and animation. Stroll Down Penny Lane will play at the historic and elegant Bellevue Club on Lake Merritt. While flying across the world, unraveling… Continue reading Stroll Down Penny Lane Pays Tribute to Paul McCartney
Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has released their new self-titled full-length studio album today (5/18) via their own label, Three Prong Records. The 17-track album–currently sitting at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums chart and #13 on their overall Top Albums chart–features guest appearances by J Boog and Tyrone’s Jacket on new single “Danger” along… Continue reading IRATION Releases Self-Titled Studio Album Today
For as long as most residents of the San Francisco Bay Area can remember, radio station FM 105.3 has had a significant impact on the local music scene. From featuring up and coming artists to facilitating some of the area’s most iconic concerts each and every year, their influence is well known, so naturally when… Continue reading BFD 2018 | Review & Photos
Singer/Songwriter Phil Cook is gearing up for the release of PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG, a collection of roots and gospel-infused songs written with a common message of community in each track. PAMD comes out June 1 on Psychic Hotline/Thirty Tigers. Pre-order PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG here. Cook’s newest single is “Another Mother’s Son,” a modern-day… Continue reading Phil Cook's New Single "Another Mother's Son" Out Now
In a vast ocean of artists trying to find their sound, duo Towne‘s new album Audacious – out tomorrow – is just that: a bold fusion of alternative pop with folk country undertones and a convicted vocal from Steevie Steeves that confidently proves they’ve found what some never will. Equally as enticing is the lyric… Continue reading Towne | 'Audacious' | Review
Blind Melon wrapped up six rare concert dates May 8th at Concord Music Hall, Chicago for a fanatical house of fans. This was a rare treat, and the audience knew it. With their reformation in 2007 featuring singer Travis Warren stepping in for Shannon Hoon after his passing away, it was a seemingly impossible task… Continue reading Blind Melon | Concord Music Hall | 5/08/18
The NYC Independent Film Festival (NYC Indie FF) returned for its 8th year last week, revisiting Manhattan once again to showcase independent artists’ work in the film industry. Featured work included full-length films, shorts, animated pictures, and web series. The NYC Indie FF is a non-profit which showcases independent cinema from around the world. The… Continue reading NYC Indie Film Festival 2018 | Review
Americana songwriter CoCo O’Connor is poised to release her new album, This Ol’ War, on June 8, 2018, and she’s embarked on a PledgeMusic campaign with a special message. CoCo’s PledgeMusic has two goals: 1) to help bring in funds to cover the CD and Vinyl replications costs of the new album, and 2) to… Continue reading CoCo O'Connor PledgeMusic Campaign to Benefit the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary
Almost every day, Bill Frisell gets up in the morning, has some coffee, and writes music. At this point, there are piles and piles and piles of single pages of staff paper filled with his graceful script. “I don’t know where the melodies come from,” says Frisell. “I try not to judge anything and just… Continue reading Bill Frisell Trio @ Boulder Theater | 6/13/18
Tyler Childers is nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The annual awards show will take place on September 12 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The nomination follows a breakthrough year for Childers, which saw the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, Purgatory. The record—produced… Continue reading Tyler Childers nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at 2018 Americana Awards
