The Blues Foundation kicks off its 40th year by honoring the 2025 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award recipients during International Blues Challenge (IBC) week, January 7–11, 2025. The esteemed KBA Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing the art and commerce of blues music. This year’s honorees include: The… Continue reading The Blues Foundation Celebrates 2025 Keeping The Blues Alive Recipients During International Blues Challenge Week
Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai returned to the G3 touring concept in 2024 for a sold-out U.S. tour. This marks the reunion of the original G3 lineup, which first brought the three virtuosos together on stage in 1996. Each guitarist performs a full set with their own band before uniting for an electrifying… Continue reading ERIC JOHNSON's “Desert Rose (G3 Reunion Live)” Released TODAY
STRANGE LOT, the Austin-based psych-rock powerhouse known for their “Western-sun-scorched take on psych-rock” (KUTX), has released a brand-new track and accompanying music video today. Stream “It’s Always You” here: Spotify and watch the video here: YouTube. “It’s Always You” showcases STRANGE LOT’s signature droning psychedelic sound, enriched with swirling shoegaze guitars, heavy garage percussion, and… Continue reading STRANGE LOT Unveils New Single and Music Video: "It’s Always You"
Adam Ezra Group, led by Boston native Adam Ezra, is celebrating a groundbreaking year filled with musical achievements, philanthropic impact, and exciting collaborations by kicking off their end of year tour at City Winery – Boston. Known for their grassroots approach and a unique blend of music and activism, the band is carving a path… Continue reading Adam Ezra Group celebrates a year of major milestones with show on 12/26 at City Winery Boston
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Grateful Dead-inspired music and community at Toot’s, featuring two incredible acts: Todd Bugbee’s Dead Roses and David Gans’ new project, “It Was Dead When I Got Here.” Dead Roses: A Bay Area Treasure Hailing from the vibrant musical tapestry of the San Francisco Bay Area, Dead Roses is… Continue reading MR. HAT PRESENTS: ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT IN SUGARTOWN – A GRATEFUL DEAD DANCE PARTY!
This month, New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Steve Kelly announced his 8-track debut solo album, Here’s The Thing, set for release on February 21, 2025, via Regime Music Group. Coined as “Americana Soul,” Kelly’s songwriting navigates the complexities of life’s cycles, candid struggles with mental health, the perils and pitfalls of substance abuse and addiction,… Continue reading WATCH STEVE KELLY, NAUGHTY PROFESSOR, ALEX WASILY (DUMPSTAPHUNK), SAM KUSLAN (SLUGGER) & MORE PERFORM KELLY’S DEBUT SINGLE “HOW ARE WE HERE AGAIN”
Ramona and the Holy Smokes proudly announce the release of their debut EP, Til It’s Over, now available on all streaming platforms. Recorded at Richmond’s legendary Spacebomb Studio, this four-song collection highlights the band’s masterful take on pre-1964 country music, blending authenticity and innovation in equal measure. Til It’s Over spans the breadth of classic… Continue reading RAMONA AND THE HOLY SMOKES RELEASE DEBUT EP TIL IT’S OVER
Portland, Maine-based indie folk artist Matt Cascella, performing under the moniker Schmoon—his childhood nickname—is set to release his new album Pretty Darn Pretty on December 13, 2024. Brimming with playful whimsy and heartfelt nostalgia, the album explores the innocence of growing up and the poignant reflections of adulthood. Featuring richly textured arrangements and captivating storytelling,… Continue reading Portland Singer-Songwriter and Filmmaker Schmoon (Matt Cascella) Announces New Album Pretty Darn Pretty Out December 13
In the shadowy realms where stories are sung in smoky whispers and dreams are tangled in the strands of a poet’s hair, we gather today to honor a troubadour of the absurd and the profound—Tom Waits, 75 years young and still casting long shadows across the cobblestones of Americana. From the gutters to the heavens,… Continue reading 75 Years on the Waits Line
Venerated singer-songwriter David Ramirez has announced the March 21st release of All the Not So Gentle Reminders (Blue Corn Music), his most ambitious album to date, along with his 2025 U.S. and UK/European tour dates (see list below). The twelve-song collection is an eclectic musical journey featuring richly textured arrangements, ethereal acoustic balladry, sweeping choruses,… Continue reading DAVID RAMIREZ RETURNS ON MARCH 21ST WITH MASTERFUL NEW ALBUM ALL THE NOT SO GENTLE REMINDERS
