Johnny Rawls set to release new CD in Sept.

Catfood Records announces a September 15 release date for Waiting for the Train, the new CD from Blues Music Award-winning singer Johnny Rawls. Produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer Jim Gaines, Waiting for the Train was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, with additional recording at Bessie Blue Studio in Stantonville, Tennessee. On the new… Continue reading Johnny Rawls set to release new CD in Sept.

Sufjan Stevens & Friends | Hollywood, CA

It was already going to be an unusual evening in Hollywood which is saying something in a town known for its strange excesses especially in the entertainment world. Sufjan Stevens was set to play his new exotic album Planetarium as part of the summer evening concert series at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The series features… Continue reading Sufjan Stevens & Friends | Hollywood, CA

Live Tonight – Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Concert

Join the Jerry Garcia Family in celebration of Jerry’s 75th birthday! The celebration will be led by Bob Weir & The Campfire Band and also features the Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Band, an all-star band featuring original Jerry Garcia Band members Melvin Seals, Jackie LaBranch, and Gloria Jones plus Oteil Burbridge, Kamasi Washington, Tom Hamilton… Continue reading Live Tonight – Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Concert

IRATION Announces Fall Intergalactic Tour

Reggae-influenced alternative rock band IRATION has announced their fall headlining “Intergalactic Tour” featuring support from Fortunate Youth and Through The Roots (on select dates). Tickets for the 19-date outing are now on sale to the public as of today (Friday, August 4). The “Intergalactic Tour” kicks off October 24 in Lawrence, KS and will take… Continue reading IRATION Announces Fall Intergalactic Tour

Just Announced: Black Uhuru @ Fox Theatre

Derrick “Duckie” Simpson the “Gong Gong Gullie” is the founder and leader for reggae’s BLACK UHURU. Although going through numerous lead singers and musicians they have remained to be one of the most recognized and prolific reggae band for over 50 years. The roots of BLACK UHURU were formed in Kingston Jamaica’s Waterhouse district also… Continue reading Just Announced: Black Uhuru @ Fox Theatre

The Southern Belles | In The Middle Of The Night | Review

On August 5th, The Southern Belles will release their third studio album, titled In The Middle Of The Night. The Southern Belles are Adrian Ciucci (guitar/vocals), Tommy Booker (keys/vocals), Aaron Zarrow (drums/vocals) and Michael Sallemi (bass/vocals). The band hales from Richmond, Virginia, and has amassed a considerable fan base through extensive touring and energetic live shows. The… Continue reading The Southern Belles | In The Middle Of The Night | Review

The Last Shade of Blue Before Black Out 10/6

Severn Records announces an October 6 release date for The Last Shade of Blue Before Black, the new album from the legendary Original Blues Brothers Band, featuring guitarist Steve Cropper and sax player “Blue Lou” Marini, with special guests Eddie Floyd, Joe Louis Walker, Paul Shaffer, Dr. John, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Joe Morton. “Had… Continue reading The Last Shade of Blue Before Black Out 10/6

Gem & Jam 2018 Announce Phase 1 Lineup

Emerging from a successful year which saw Gem & Jam embrace the full festival experience with a move from Downtown Tucson to a venue that offered a desert setting with expanded amenities including camping, the twelfth annual event released the first phase of its lineup. Returning to Pima County Fairgrounds for a second straight year- January 25 –… Continue reading Gem & Jam 2018 Announce Phase 1 Lineup

Electric Forest 2017 | Review & Photos

Inside the Double JJ ranch for two consecutive weekends, a magical Electric Forest of paradise awaits within this daily grind of purgatory we walk. Over 40,000 humans come together for the love of music and art and put the real world on hold for a weekend or two if you are one of the lucky… Continue reading Electric Forest 2017 | Review & Photos

King Cardinal Announce Debut Record

“I moved to Denver on a whim,” says King Cardinal founder Brennan Mackey. “I’d been living in Chicago, working a finance job that I didn’t love, and I knew exactly what the rest of my life would look like if I stayed there. I decided I wanted to throw everything up in the air and… Continue reading King Cardinal Announce Debut Record