The Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival, produced by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, is committed to keeping traditional Bluegrass alive by passing it on to youth. “This year we are proud to announce the partnership with the Folk Music Center in Claremont, California to provide the Music Education for Kids program during… Continue reading Huck Finn Jubilee – Music Education for Kids
he great painter Georgia O’Keeffe once said, “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment.” Americana songwriter Kelley McRae approaches songwriting the same way, immersing herself in the colors and meaning each song offers up. Her new album, The Wayside, released April 7th, 2016,… Continue reading Kelley McRae's new release out today
Summer Set Music & Camping Festival (SSMF) is excited to announce the artist lineup for its fifth anniversary, taking place August 12-14 at the beautiful Somerset Amphitheater in Northern Wisconsin. This year’s headliner’s include eight-time, Grammy-Award Winning DJ/Producer SKRILLEX making his headlining debut at Summer Set, Chicago’s CHANCE THE RAPPER making a rare appearance with his live band, THE… Continue reading Summer Set Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Founded in 2009 by bandleader Tyler Grant, the Cosmic Americana band Grant Farm is set to release a third album, Kiss the Ground, on June 10. Kiss the Ground is the band’s first full-length concept album and its third album of original music. Speaking to the struggles we all face as working people, Kiss the… Continue reading Grant Farm Set To Release New Album
Canada’s hottest young bluegrass band, The Slocan Ramblers, embark on a Southeastern U.S. tour starting in MerleFest. Playing songs from their latest release, Coffee Creek, and their debut album, Shaking Down the Acorns, the band will play shows in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee. Despite their Toronto address, says Elmore Magazine, “The Slocan Ramblers are… Continue reading The Slocan Ramblers Embark on Southeast Tour
Today, Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival announces its first round of artists on the lineup for the 2nd annual festival taking place October 13-16, 2016 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The 4-day music and arts festival, hosted at Deadhead Productions’ beloved venue known as “The Farm,” will feature headliners Railroad Earth (2 nights). Railroad Earth have… Continue reading Initial Artist Lineup Announced for Hillberry
The Soul Train Cruise is celebrating its 5th anniversary and has invited the biggest icons in R&B along for the party as it sails through the Caribbean from March 4-11, 2017. Cruise host Tony Cornelius will be joined by Kool & The Gang, Chaka Khan, Commodores, CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers, Peabo Bryson, The S.O.S Band,… Continue reading The Soul Train Cruise Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Sway Jah Vu is a 5 piece Florida-grown alternative reggae band that incorporates soul, jazz, and funk with commanding vocals and hard hitting beats. Their new EP, In the Company of Wolves, will be released on March 29, 2016.With every inspi-reggae song on the new release, Sway Jah Vu continues to urge audiences to practice… Continue reading Sway Jah Vu Returns with In the Company of Wolves EP
In numerology, 5 is symbolic of dynamic change and energy. The newly formed Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band can certainly attest to that! On Saturday, April 30th at 7:00 p.m., the NRJN Band will release their new 5 for $5 advance promo album, celebrate Nell Robinson’s 55th Birthday in a newly opened venue, The Back Room and that all adds up to… Continue reading Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band @ The Back Room
We’ve lost one of the greatest writers and singers of all time. His heart was as tender as his love ballads. I loved him like a brother. Rest easy, Merle. — Dolly Parton We’ve lost another hero. Now he doesn’t have to be in pain anymore. I know he’s not suffering anymore. I just can’t… Continue reading Reactions to Merle Haggard's Passing
