Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce a fresh batch of reissues for two highly influential guitarists: 1968’s This Is Buddy Guy!, which marked the debut live album from the celebrated artist, and Mr. Scrapper’s Blues, the 1962 comeback album from seminal pre-war axeman Scrapper Blackwell. Set for release on May 16 and available for pre-order… Continue reading Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce reissues for Buddy Guy and Scrapper Blackwell
The City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to announce that one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, will return to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025. Presented by Design Essentials, this annual celebration of jazz,… Continue reading 48th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival Returns to Piedmont Park Over Memorial Day Weekend
Cuervo®, recognized as the world’s number one tequila brand¹, proudly announces the return of the sixth annual Cuervo Akamba Festival on May 3rd in the historic birthplace of the spirit: the Cuervo agave fields in Tequila, Mexico. Timed to coincide with the official start of margarita season, the festival combines music, culture, and 100% blue… Continue reading CUERVO® ANNOUNCES RETURN OF SIXTH ANNUAL CUERVO AKAMBA FESTIVAL
Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O’Moore and Italian producer BeatKilla are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, “Silence.” The track, a high-octane fusion of ethereal vocals and intricate drum & bass production, will be available on all major streaming platforms starting April 11th. A Powerful Exploration of Self-Doubt and Inner Peace “Silence” dives… Continue reading Irish Singer Sarah O’Moore and Italian Producer BeatKilla Unite for Explosive Drum & Bass Anthem “Silence”
Today, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson have shared “Going to Raleigh” from their upcoming album of North Carolina fiddle and banjo music What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow (April 18 / Nonesuch Records). Originally released in 1939 by western North Carolina string band The Carolina Playboys, this version (learned by Robinson from Evelyn… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson share 1939 string band tune “Going to Raleigh” from new album
Black Thunder is the new album by Seattle-based artist Brittany Davis, arriving June 13 on Loosegroove Records, a label run by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. The album’s first single, “Amid The Blackout Of The Night” is out today (listen/share here). Featuring Davis on keys and vocals, Evan Flory-Barnes on bass, and D’Vonne Lewis on drums,… Continue reading BRITTANY DAVIS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM BLACK THUNDER
Shakedown Vegas burst onto the scene with a thrilling opening weekend, delighting attendees and vendors alike from start to finish. Everyone who made it out enjoyed a lively atmosphere filled with great music, mouthwatering food, and the warm camaraderie that defines the Shakedown community. There was even a special shout-out for Grilled Cheese Love, whose… Continue reading Where Music, Art, and Grilled Cheese Unite: Shakedown Vegas Kicks Off
LIVE DEAD & BROTHERS are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated “Truckin’ 2025” Tour, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band. Featuring a powerhouse lineup—Berry Duane Oakley, Steve Kimock, Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, and Pete Lavezzoli—the group will bring their soul-stirring, improvisational jam sessions to audiences across the East… Continue reading From the Allman Brothers to the Grateful Dead: Live Dead & Brothers Hit the Road with ‘Truckin’ 2025’
Melvin Seals & JGB are set to embark on a good old-fashioned ground tour beginning this Wednesday at The Hamilton Live in Washington, DC, before hitting the road for an eight-show trek around the Northeast. Renowned for carrying on the rich musical legacy of the Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals & JGB will treat fans… Continue reading MELVIN SEALS & JGB SPRING TOUR KICKOFF IN WASHINGTON, DC
Z2 Entertainment & 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to announce a special evening with three-time GRAMMY®-nominated drummer, composer, and producer Nate Smith at Chautauqua Auditorium on Friday, September 26, 2025. This all-ages event promises to be a dynamic performance showcasing Smith’s unmistakable rhythmic prowess and his ability to seamlessly blend elements of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and… Continue reading Groove Infusion: Nate Smith at Chautauqua in September
