Introducing: Big Guy & The Very Large Men, Spotlighting The Best Of Nashville’s Queer Songwriting Community Through His Gentle And Trustworthy Storytelling As a songwriter, James Droll has been behind tracks now streamed well over 180 million times, including Vintage Culture’s breakout song “Pour Over,” gavn’s “Hit the Dirt,” and Joy Oladokun’s collaborative anthem “We’re… Continue reading James Droll Launches Big Guy & The Very Large Men with Cowboy Boots
Photo: Courtesy of Kiki Cavazos Formerly itinerant New Orleans-via-Montana songwriter Kiki Cavazos has released Goodbye Blues, out now on Jalopy Records. Produced by Sam Doores of The Deslondes, the album arrives to strong praise from NPR Music, MOJO, No Depression, and others. Cavazos has lived the kind of life most troubadours only sing about. Born… Continue reading Kiki Cavazos Releases Goodbye Blues on Jalopy Records
Today, visionary singer-songwriter Boy Golden released a new live performance video for song “The Matter at Hand” off of recently released album Best of Our Possible Lives out now via Six Shooter Records. Watch live performance video for “The Matter of Hand” HERE Stream Best of Our Possible Lives HERE The moody new video channels… Continue reading Boy Golden releases live performance video for “The Matter At Hand”
Photo: Courtesy of Roland Guerin Acclaimed New Orleans bassist, producer, and songwriter Roland Guerin takes the stage at the Maple Leaf Bar, returning from Switzerland, at 8 p.m. April 30 for a night of PROG:FUNK with a band including Brian Blade, Seth Finch, and Chris Adkins. Guerin will also perform with the Allen Toussaint Jazzity… Continue reading Roland Guerin Brings PROG:FUNK Back to Maple Leaf Bar April 30
North Coast Music Festival, Chicago’s largest independent music festival, continues its 16th anniversary rollout with the official Phase Two lineup announcement for 2026. Set to return September 4–6, 2026 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, North Coast further solidifies its reputation as one of the most diverse and forward-thinking festivals in electronic music – and… Continue reading NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL UNVEILS PHASE TWO LINEUP FOR ITS 16TH YEAR
Community benefits are a great way to get out, meet your neighbors, and learn about where you live. Tonight, the Redbud Ramblers are out to raise money for the Fine Arts Council and lay down some righteous bluegrass for their neighbors. The band—made up of Daniel Regal (guitar), Hank Nelson (guitar), Stephen Kowalski (upright bass),… Continue reading Redbud Ramblers Bring Bluegrass Spirit to Buchanan Tin Shop Benefit Night
Cover art for Let’s Go Dancing: Stopped a Freight Train with a Grain of Sand by Anna Jensen Stopped a Freight Train with a Grain of Sand is the latest installment from the Let’s Go Dancing series—an epic (and still unfolding) 100-song living tribute to Drivin N Cryin singer/guitarist and celebrated songwriter / solo artist… Continue reading Let’s Go Dancing Tribute Series Honors Kevn Kinney with New Volume
Big Deep, the genre-bending outfit and newly announced project of former Spafford co-founder Jordan Fairless, has released a stunning almost 12-minute live rendition of “Eclipse,” offering fans their first taste of the band’s forthcoming debut studio album, expected this summer. Recorded at an intimate art studio in Woodstock, NY during the deep cold of winter,… Continue reading Big Deep Releases Live Version of Eclipse Ahead of Debut Album
Photo: Courtesy of BeachLife Festival Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event BeachLife Festival, taking place May 1-3, 2026 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, California, is sharing all you need to know before you go. This year promises memorable moments from Duran Duran, The Offspring, and James Taylor, among an eclectic… Continue reading BeachLife Festival 2026 Shares Set Times, Livestream and Final Details
Photo: Courtesy of The Hip Snacks “We’ve always been interested in bands that could get people to really get lost in the escape of the music,” says Ben Suarez, bassist of the Colorado-based funk and soul band The Hip Snacks. “And we want to make sure we’re always steering towards something that gets you to… Continue reading The Hip Snacks Release Out On A Limb and Launch Spring Tour
