Magnolia Fest celebrates its 19th year at the magnificent Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL on October 15-18, 2015. On this fall’s lineup are Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Avett Brothers, The Del McCoury Band, Keller Williams Grateful Gospel, Lake Street Dive, Jeff Austin Band featuring Danny Barnes, Ross Martin & Eric… Continue reading Magnolia Fest 2015 Lineup Additions
This fall Hot Tuna will deliver nights of music filled with the unexpected twists that come from years of creating inspired improvisations along with careful recreations of American music and their own originals. Sometimes an acoustic duo sometimes a full-fledged rock and roll band, Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen always deliver music emotively and consciously to… Continue reading Hot Tuna Announce Fall 2015 Tour
Much to the excitement of music fans worldwide, Kinks legend Dave Davies will be releasing a new live album titled “Rippin Up New York City: Live at the City Winery” on September 4, 2015 on Red River which is distributed by Sony/RED. The recordings were culled from two exciting live performances by Dave and his band… Continue reading Dave Davies To Release New Live Album
The 2015 release of “Grateful Jazz”, produced by Jeff Pevar, features world-renowed musicians such as Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Jeff Pevar (Ray Charles, CSN, Joe Cocker, Phil Lesh, etc…) & Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana, etc…). Jazz is Dead begins their U.S. Tour on August 2, 2015 in LA, ending after 16 shows back in California… Continue reading Jazz is Dead releases album + Touring Now
To return to a point in your life that you have already lived is metaphysical. Déjà vu, as most of us call it, feels mystical, even if it has a chemical explanation. Scientific evidence aside, to relive something that you have lived before is an experience that seems to connect us with something beyond ourselves.… Continue reading Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2015 | Review
A mark of continued captivating artistry is evolution. Multi string-slinger, vocalist and songwriter Jackson Emmer truthfully represents his musical identity on his upcoming solo album Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer. Many are familiar with Emmer through his phenomenal old-time fast grass outlet, The Howling Kettles. But his upcoming solo breakthrough grows all possibilities. In… Continue reading Jackson Emmer | Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer | Review
Modern American folk band, Herbert Bail Orchestra, is bringing their foot-stomping music back home this month for a singular performance at The Satellite in Los Angeles. The band takes the stage on Sunday August 23rd alongside opening acts Blac Jesus and the Experimentalists plus Blackwater Jukebox for a night of music and mayhem! Declared by… Continue reading Herbert Bail Orchestra Returns to LA on 8/23
Texas-based singer/songwriter Sarah Pierce announces an August 25 release date for her new CD, Barbed Wire, on the Little Bear Records imprint. Produced by Merel Bregante, Barbed Wire was musically influenced by her family’s heritage in the cattle business. The album was recorded at The Cribworks Digital Audio in Liberty Hill, Texas, about 30 miles… Continue reading Sarah Pierce Set to Roll Out New "Barbed Wire" CD
In four short years, Real Gone Music has established itself as THE go-to imprint for Christmas reissues, and, with its first of two slates of holiday titles for 2015, the label only tightens its grip on the Christmas crown. First, The 4 Seasons’ classic Christmas album, The 4 Seasons Greetings (later reissued as The 4… Continue reading Real Gone Gets the Holidays Going with October Releases from The 4 Seasons
As a musician, composer, and bandleader, John McLaughlin‘s vast contributions to contemporary improvisational music are only just beginning to be fully understood, appreciated, and absorbed by artists and enthusiasts alike. From Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti and his collaboration with Paco De Lucia, to his current band the 4th Dimension, McLaughlin’s music has extended across the boundaries… Continue reading John McLaughlin to Release New Studio Album