Dressed in black, like his collaborator Carlene Carter’s famous dad, Johnny Cash, John Mellencamp wasted no time getting in tune for his second Ravinia performance, surrounded by a smoke machine and a background of scrawled graffiti. The legendary Ravinia may be one of Chicagoland’s most expansive venues, but the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer quickly… Continue reading John Mellencamp | Ravinia Fest. | Review
Today, TheBigWonderful (TBW) reveals the lineup for Everyone Orchestra’s headlining Oktobergrass set. Hitting the stage on Saturday, September 30th at 6pm for TBW After Party, Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler will feature Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon), Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff (Lettuce), Dave Watts and Gabe Marvin (The Motet), Chuck Jones (Dopapod), Todd Stoops (RAQ), Megan… Continue reading TheBigWonderful Announces Everyone Orchestra Lineup
Exactly two years since its release, the debut, self-titled album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats has officially been certified GOLD, signifying sales of 500,000 albums in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The band’s hit single, “S.O.B.” has also reached the GOLD sales mark in America. Additionally, the Stax… Continue reading Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' Strike Gold
Chris Gantry‘s music was always stylistic fusion: his 1967 album debut Introspection sounded a little bit folk, a little bit pop and only a little bit country, with smooth melodies and verdant string charts. But the 60s were afoot, and by the time of Chris’ second LP in 1970, Motor Mouth, his approach had radicalized… Continue reading Chris Gantry's At The House of Cash!
On October 13th, longtime Pokey LaFarge sideman Ryan Koenig will take his long-anticipated step onto the center stage with the release of his debut album, Two Different Worlds, via St. Louis label Big Muddy Records. With powerfully emotive vocal performances backed by lush and intricately woven arrangements, the album’s tracks tell stories of real people… Continue reading Ryan Koenig to release debut album
Legendary singer/harmonica master Kim Wilson has gone back to the basics and old school Chicago blues for his exciting new CD, Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1, coming October 20 from Severn Records. Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1 was produced by Kim Wilson, with most tracks recorded and mixed by Nathan James at Sacred Cat Studios,… Continue reading Kim Wilson Gets Back to Basics on Blues and Boogie, Vol. 1
The modern R&B soundscape has found itself deeply embedded with elements of electronic music. This crossing over of appeals has seen rise to the next wave of musical superstars and has served as a foundation for the music of Lafa Taylor. After having previous projects featured on major media outlets Billboard, Okayplayer, Huffington Post, and… Continue reading Lafa Taylor's 'Ridin' Slow' EP Available 9/22
Drum legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Bruford, best known for his work with YES, King Crimson, Genesis and his prolific solo career, is releasing the definitive boxed set “Bruford 1977-1980: Seems Like A Lifetime Ago.” Scheduled for release on Winterfold Records on October 28th, pre-orders are now being taken for… Continue reading Bill Bruford Releases Definitive Box Set
WinterWonderGrass Festival, and Elephant Revival are teaming up with the Caravan Outpost to produce Caravan to WonderGrass—a unique one-day gathering for the whole family. Taking place in beautiful Ojai, California on Saturday, November 18th, Caravan to WonderGrass promises a simple, sustainable and inspired gathering of music, arts and community with an emphasis on supporting local… Continue reading WinterWonderGrass Announces Caravan to WonderGrass
The world of bluegrass music has lost more than a double handful of its emblematic festivals in the past year, but with decades of family-friendly events from Florida to Virginia under his belt, one event producer is still going strong. Norman& Adams has produced over 200 events during 43 years as a bluegrass festival promoter,… Continue reading Gibson Brothers Team Up with Norman Adams for 10 Festivals
