New TAUKing McGee release on Nugs.net

TAUK has just released “Realize” a new single on all digital services. Recorded during the Sir Nebula album sessions, the track was the last song cut to fit the vinyl release. The band wraps their spring tour this weekend with a show tonight in Boston’s Brighton Music Hall and tomorrow at NYC’s Irving Plaza. TAUK… Continue reading New TAUKing McGee release on Nugs.net

Giant Steps Music Announce Compilation

A love of jazz, learning and a determined passion to make a difference in other people’s lives can manifest itself in many different ways. For Drew Foxman, the choice was clear: he knew he wanted to create awareness via the world’s greatest method of connecting human beings—music. “Historically, slavery, oppression, forced migration, all played a prominent… Continue reading Giant Steps Music Announce Compilation

The Cranberries New Album out April 28th

The Cranberries are set to release Something Else, a new album featuring re-worked renditions of their major hits, as well as brand new material. The album is due out April 28 via BMG on digital and CD formats, and includes seminal Cranberries songs like “Linger,” “Zombie,” “Dreams,” and “Ode To My Family”… re-recorded in orchestral… Continue reading The Cranberries New Album out April 28th

A great start to the Dead's Spring 1977

I was at this show, and it still remains the favorite of the 70 shows I saw between 1973 -1995. Was only the second night of the tour, general admission, on a rainy cool day. Civic Center was way smaller than most of the other Northeastern ‘hockey rink’ venues, so it always felt more intimate… Continue reading A great start to the Dead's Spring 1977

Markus James Song in Oprah Winfrey Film

Singer-songwriter and blues/roots traveler Markus James‘ 2015 CD, Head for the Hills, garnered international critical acclaim, and now a song from that album, “On a Mississippi Porch,” is in the soundtrack of the new Oprah Winfrey film, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, which premieres on HBO tonight, Saturday, April 22, at 8:00 PM Eastern… Continue reading Markus James Song in Oprah Winfrey Film

Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart | Review

The act, Tuck and Patti, is comprised of guitarist William Charles “Tuck” Andress and vocalist/arranger Patti Cathcart. They began garnering steam in 1981 after making the decision to perform as a duo. Their recording career was launched with the release of “Tears of Joy” (Windham Hill Records) in 1987. Then went on to record nine… Continue reading Tuck Andress and Patti Cathcart | Review

Blue Ox Music Festival, June 8-10, 2017

Coming in early June, the Blue Ox Music Festival returns with an all-star lineup of roots, Americana, and country artists. Nestled amongst the dense, sun-speckled pine forests of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Blue Ox Music Festival welcomes thousands of roots music fans and musicians each June to the heart of Paul Bunyan country. Hosted each year… Continue reading Blue Ox Music Festival, June 8-10, 2017

Morgan Heritage Release "Reggae Night"

Already carrying the title of one of the most recognized and decorated legacies in reggae music with international acclaim, Morgan Heritage continue to build a buzz for Avrakedabra, their upcoming follow-up to the 2016 GRAMMY Award-Winning Strictly Roots. After being featured on top-tier outlets Yahoo Music, Huffington Post, and Billboard, Morgan Heritage are having a… Continue reading Morgan Heritage Release "Reggae Night"

Arkansauce | "If I Were You" | Review

Arkansauce is set to release their 3rd album at Georges’ Majestic Lounge this Saturday, April 22. Upon first sight, the album art of Arkansauce’s latest release is very striking. A welcomed sight as many within the music industry are leaning toward digital releases with no real visual appeal.  Once opened this album, If I Were… Continue reading Arkansauce | "If I Were You" | Review

Ian Anderson & the Colorado Symphony

The concert will feature a solid collection of the best-known Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums – songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map in the late ’60s and early ’70s – with most of them accompanied by big screen HD video elements to… Continue reading Ian Anderson & the Colorado Symphony