For many musicians in the Americana and bluegrass worlds, stories of how they found their way to the late, great John Hartford are quite similar: An eye-opening, life-changing musical moment sparked by the witty, vibrant tunes of the Grammy-winning, river and steamboat-obsessed, flatfoot dancing legend. Hartford discarded norms and let his experiences, influences, and sense… Continue reading John Hartford’s Trail-Blazing Legacy Continues To Shine On Women-Led Collection Of New And Old Tunes, Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Volume 2
The Devil Makes Three return with Spirits today via New West Records. The 13-song set was produced by Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Old Crow Medicine Show) and recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios in Hurley, NY. Spirits is the Devil Makes Three’s first album in 7 years and follows 2018’s Chains Are Broken. Met with critical… Continue reading The Devil Makes Three Release "Spirits" Today Via New West Records
Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions released Trilogy 3, a new double live album. In 2020, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and jazz icon Chick Corea hit the road with his powerhouse trio of Christian McBride and Brian Blade, embarking on what would be Corea’s final tour. The recordings from those shows… Continue reading Chick Corea, Christian McBride, & Brian Blade's 'Trilogy 3' Out Today
Today, with the release of new single “Granite Mills,” Alison Krauss & Union Station share the second preview of their first album in 14 years. Out March 28th on Down The Road Records, the forthcoming Arcadia LP is a set of ten songs that transcend time, reveal beautiful and tragic truths, and reaffirm why the… Continue reading Alison Krauss & Union Station Share New Single, Introducing Russell Moore on Vocals
2025—Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top today releases Me & Billy—a three-song EP featuring 2x Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings. Previously released last fall as an Apple Music exclusive, the EP can now be streamed everywhere and finds the pair reimagining versions of Top’s original tracks “Bad Luck” and “Things To Do” along with… Continue reading Zach Top's "Me & Billy" EP featuring Billy Strings available everywhere
Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite is pleased to announce the release of his new album, Look Out Highway, due May 16th via Forty Below Records. Rock & Blues Muse has premiered the title track and is out on all platforms today. Pre-save the album Look Out Highway here. What do you get when you mix… Continue reading The Legendary Charlie Musselwhite Announces Upcoming Album Release
The nominees for the 2025 Blues Music Awards have been announced, and several outstanding artists have earned well-deserved recognition for their contributions to the genre. The prestigious awards will be presented on May 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Sue Foley, the acclaimed Ottawa-born blues guitarist and vocalist, has been nominated for Traditional Blues Female Artist… Continue reading Sue Foley, The Fabulous Thunderbirds & Steve Strongman, Duke Robillard, Eric Bibb, and Kim Wilson Nominated for 2025 Blues Music Awards
My Morning Jacket is continuing to celebrate the impending arrival of their eagerly awaited new album, is, by unveiling a new slate of US headline dates. The second leg of MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR begins August 5 at Bend, OR’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater and then continues through an August 22 show at Berkeley,… Continue reading MY MORNING JACKET CELEBRATE UPCOMING 10TH STUDIO ALBUM WITH WIDE-RANGING SLATE OF NEW HEADLINE DATES
A multigenerational lineup of Grateful Dead disciples and New Orleans music legends will come together on Thursday, May 1 at The Joy Theater for “A Dream We Dreamed: A New Orleans Tribute to Phil Lesh.” This special, one-night-only concert event will celebrate the spirit of Phil Lesh’s music and lasting influence, bringing together a roster… Continue reading A DREAM WE DREAMED: A NEW ORLEANS TRIBUTE TO PHIL LESH
On April 26, 2025, legendary singer-songwriter Stephen Stills will take the stage at the renowned Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for “Light Up The Blues,” a powerful concert event benefiting Autism Speaks. Hosted by Kristen and Stephen Stills, this extraordinary evening will unite fans, musicians, and advocates for an unforgettable celebration of music and community… Continue reading Stephen Stills to Headline “Light Up The Blues” Concert at the Greek Theatre Benefiting Autism Speaks
