It’s been a year of quality releases from veteran Austin-based artist and area favorite Bob Schneider: the April release of single “Making It Up” (which pop artist and longtime Schneider fan Jason Mraz also released on his latest album, Know.) prefaced June’s Blood & Bones – a thirteen-song collection of stories mapped out by some… Continue reading Austin Favorite Bob Schneider Releases New Single, “Katie”
If you’ve ever thought bluegrass is a thing of the past, it’s possible you’re about to have a change of heart. Described as “the next generation of bluegrass,” jam-infused bluegrass band, South Hill Banks, is set to release their debut single, “Movin’ On My Mind” on September 21st followed by their first album as a… Continue reading South Hill Banks to release debut album in October
This year’s Shout & Shine: A Celebration of Diversity in Bluegrass will honor the connection and cross-pollination between blues, bluegrass, and their offshoots and will take place on Monday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of History Daniels Auditorium, at the very beginning of IBMA’s World of Bluegrass events in Raleigh.… Continue reading 3rd Annual “Shout & Shine” Full Lineup Announced
John Prine won “Artist of the Year” at last night’s Americana Music Honors & Awards. This is Prine’s third time receiving the prestigious award following previous wins in 2017 and 2005. The award celebrates a landmark year for Prine, whose critically acclaimed new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, recently debuted at #5 on the Billboard… Continue reading John Prine wins "Artist of the Year" at 2018 Americana Awards
Blue Élan Records is proud to announce the signing of southern rock band, THE VEGABONDS. Their new album, V, symbolizing their fifth release, is set for release in January 2019. The band will celebrate their new album at the Blue Élan AmericanaFest showcase in Nashville on September 14th at The Filming Station. The quintet joins… Continue reading THE VEGABONDS – Sign to Blue Élan Records
This review is going to read more like a sci-fi story. Do not adjust your grammatical eyes or correct the run-on sentences. You are entering my Shoe Fest Vision. For only 72 hours, gates opened at 10 am on Friday and closed down at 10 am on Monday Labor Day. Once crossed into Shoe Fest… Continue reading Shoe Fest 2018 | Review & Photos
Austinites and travelers around the world came to Carson Creek Ranch on September 7th through September 9th, to see some of the best jambands from around the world. Although the Waterloo Festival saw some rain this weekend, it didn’t stop anyone from dancing to their favorite musicians in the mud! Concertgoers were all different ages,… Continue reading Waterloo Festival Brings the Funk to Texas
The soulful powerhouse ensemble known throughout the Northeast as West End Blend has shared fall 2018 tour details. “This tour stands to be one of our most exciting tours to date,” shares Sam Horan, the band’s drummer. “We’re visiting some brand new cities and we look forward to expanding that WEB family!” The tour will… Continue reading West End Blend Releases Fall 2018 Tour Dates
The multi-talented, Austin based artist David Messier is set to release his sophomore album this fall. A Trustee of the Recording Academy, Messier, is an esteemed music industry leader, accomplished producer, entrepreneur, singer and songwriter. Austin Chronicle has hailed Messier as an “expanse of talent and ideas” and KUTX said, “Messier is a hurricane force… Continue reading David Messier To Release New Album Time Bomb, Due Out On November 2nd
VNUE, Inc. (OTCQB: VNUE) will hit the road with The Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour as the exclusive tour merchandiser, and will be recording all shows starting October 2 for immediate release as Limited Edition, individually numbered CD sets and instant digital download via VNUE’s set.fm proprietary web and mobile (iOS &… Continue reading The Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour
