Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI received a heavy dusting of bluegrass last Saturday, November 7 courtesy The Infamous Stringdusters of Nashville, TN. The set list was a well-rounded testament in their ability to mine the past and look forward to the unknown, spanning tens of decades through original material, cover songs both contemporary and classic,… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters | Bell's Brewery | Review
It’s November — time to clean out the camper and snap up early-bird special rates for the 29th Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival. The lineup already boasts a fantastic mix of bluegrass greats, from Jerry Douglas presents The Earls of Leicester, the Del McCoury Band and the Lonesome River Band to Della Mae and the… Continue reading Old Settler's Music Festival Reveals Partial Lineup
MerleFest, presented by Window World and slated for April 28-May 1, 2016, is proud to announce the music festival’s initial lineup. The four-day event, an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans, will once again take place on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Tickets for MerleFest 2016 are on sale… Continue reading MerleFest 2016 Announces Initial Lineup
With Dead & Company getting rave reviews across the Northeast, Bob Weir continued a relatively-new tradition of playing a signed guitar on stage to help boost a charity auction. Last night at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, Weir played “Peggy-O” with a D’Angelico guitar signed by all the members of Dead & Company. The… Continue reading Weir Plays D'Angelico Guitar For Charity
Everyone Orchestra is excited about their upcoming run of shows in the NorthEast States in mid-November in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Ardmore (Near Philly), and Washington, DC! Conducted by Matt Butler, these performances will feature Steve Kimock (guitar), John Morgan Kimock (drums), Todd Stoops (Raq – keys, vocals), Cris Jacobs (The Bridge – guitar, vocals), Ashish Vyas… Continue reading A Word From Matt Butler About Everyone Orchestra's NE Shows
From 17th to 19th June 2016, Reykjavík, Iceland will once again play host to one of the most captivating and picturesque dance events in the world – Secret Solstice Festival. Now in its third edition, the unique weekend is rapidly gaining a dedicated fan base due to its diverse lineups, communal atmosphere and astonishing setting… Continue reading Secret Solstice Festival Announces Party Inside A Glacier
Among other milestones it’s crossing this week, Dark Star Orchestra is finally old enough to vote. The band enters into its 18th year of performing on 11/11/15, the anniversary of their first performance in 1997; while later this same week, the band will perform its 2500th show at the House of Blues in Boston, MA… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Announces Theme for NYE in Philly
Acclaimed band, The Travelin’ McCourys have started a new chapter in their book with the announcement that their guitar chair will be permanently filled by long-time friend and fan favorite, Cody Kilby. It’s a fitting call, given that Kilby — a veteran of the national bluegrass scene since appearing on the IBMA Awards Show in… Continue reading The Travelin' McCourys announce permanent guitarist
Rising Son International announces today the release of author and folksinger Arlo Guthrie‘s fifth children’s book, Monsters. In his latest book for children, Guthrie recounts the tale of seemingly real monsters lurking in and around his bedroom. His descriptive verse is wonderfully captured by longtime friend and illustrator, Kathy Garren (her third collaboration with Guthrie).… Continue reading Arlo Guthrie Releases New Children's Book "Monsters"
Revolutionary pop culture icon YOKO ONO is set to release Yes, I’m A Witch Too, the sequel to her critically acclaimed 2007 collaboration record Yes, I’m A Witch (Astralwerks), on February 19th via Manimal Group. Yes, I’m A Witch Too features collaborations and remixes pairing ONO with groundbreaking artists Death Cab For Cutie, Peter Bjorn and… Continue reading ONO's Yes, I’m A Witch Too Now Set For February 19th Release
