It’s not summer in NYC until there is hot jazz and red beans ‘n rice at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Louis Armstrong House Museum announces the line up for its signature summer concert series Hot Jazz / Cool Garden. Now it its 9th season, Hot Jazz Cool / Garden features three hot NYC jazz bands… Continue reading Celebrate Louis Armstrong's Birthday on July 4th
For more than a decade, U.S. reggae artists have been building a foundation from the Hawaiian islands to the east coast. This new generation of reggae artists continues to reach new heights of success with album and ticket sales, as well as winning over fans worldwide. While most modern American reggae bands are rooted in… Continue reading The Expanders Breathe New Life into a Vintage Reggae Sound on Upcoming Album
On July 10th, Ruf Records recording artist singer-guitarist Samantha Fish, will raise eyebrows with her third studio release, Wild Heart, produced by Luther Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars/Black Crowes). Having Samantha on guitars and Luther on various stringed instruments, they rounded out the lineup with Grammy Award-winning Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris/Bob Dylan) on drums. Special… Continue reading Samantha Fish Spins You Around With An Emotional Wild Heart
Stony Plain Records proudly announces the release on July 17 of Father’s Day, the new CD from Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters. Voted by The Blues Foundation as “Blues Guitarist of the Year” in 2014, guitar master Ronnie Earl and his band return with an even stronger package of music, his ninth album for the… Continue reading Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Celebrate "Father's Day" with a New CD
Acclaimed Oklahoma band Turnpike Troubadours have announced the September 18th release of their third album, The Turnpike Troubadours (Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers). The self-titled album contains 12 songs featuring the quintet’s signature blend of roots rock, folk and raw country played with grit, passion and conviction. Word of their fiery live performances has spread throughout… Continue reading "The Turnpike Troubadours" New Album Set For September 18th Release
Symbiosis Gathering, a multifaceted lakeside music and arts event has announced the complete musical programming for its 10 year Re:Union featuring world renowned electronic and live performers. Headliners like Nicolas Jaar, Tipper, Damian Lazarus and The Ancient Moons, Cocorosie, Four Tet, edIT & Ooah present Crying Over Pros and Of Porcelain, and Shpongle will be… Continue reading Symbiosis Announces Full 2015 Lineup
The Lockn’ Festival presents an evening with Leon Russell on Saturday, July 11th at the new Locknwood stage on Lockn’ Farm in Arrington, Va. This exclusive FREE show is only open to Lockn’ 2015 ticket holders. You must have bought or buy a Lockn’ 2015 ticket by show time to attend. Opening the show will… Continue reading Lockn' Festival Presents An Evening with Leon Russell Free for 2015 Ticket Holders
Loud & Proud Records today announced the signing of Nashville-based band, The Delta Saints and will release Bones on August 7, 2015, the follow up to 2012’s Death Letter Jubilee that Pop Matters hailed saying the band, “…mix Lynyrd Skynyrd swagger with Kings of Leon angst and a touch of that old-time gospel to create a heady, intoxicating mix.” Produced, engineered and mixed by Third… Continue reading The Delta Saints release new album 8/7
British singer-songwriter-guitarist Bobby Long, who is known for his powerfully evocative lyrics set to haunting melodies, has signed an agreement with Compass Records for the release of his new album, ODE TO THINKING. The CD will arrive worldwide on August 7 with U.S. and international tour dates scheduled to support the release. Recorded last fall… Continue reading Bobby Long's new album streets August 7th
Proving that soul music can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts, The Nth Power is transcendence, personified. “When you hear this music, you’re going to feel something – you’re going to connect with something higher than yourself,” the band explains in their mini-documentary, Welcome To The Nth Power. Forged from an impromptu collaboration… Continue reading Catch Nth Power in Colorado this week
