Brook Benton and Dinah Washington’s 1960 release of Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes) was a pop and R&B hit, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot R&B Sides chart. At the time, Benny Turner and Maria Muldaur were young adults, just beginning their now-legendary musical careers. Now,… Continue reading Nola Blue Records Announces a Valentine’s Day Single from Benny Turner & Maria Muldaur
This past week in celebration of what would have been Bob Marley‘s 80th birthday, Acoustic Sounds’ Analogue Productions label has joined forces with the Marley family to proudly announce an ambitious slate of reissues of several of the global legend’s most iconic albums in a number of deluxe configurations. Centered around the theme of Uprising,… Continue reading Acoustic Sounds Announces Ambitious Slate of Bob Marley Reissues In Celebration of Global Icon’s 80th Birthday
Rhiannon Giddens reunites with her former Carolina Chocolate Drops bandmate Justin Robinson on What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, an album of North Carolina fiddle and banjo music, out April 18 on Nonesuch Records. Produced by Giddens and Joseph “joebass” DeJarnette, the album features Giddens on banjo and Robinson on fiddle, with the… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson Release What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, out April 18 on Nonesuch Records
Grammy-winner Mike Farris’ upcoming release, The Sound of Muscle Shoals, finds the Nashville artist releasing his first album jointly through legendary Alabama imprint Fame Records and Mississippi’s Malaco Records. For his follow-up to 2018’s Silver & Stone, Farris made the pilgrimage to Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for an album overseen by award-winning executive… Continue reading GRAMMY-WINNER MIKE FARRIS JOINS FORCES WITH FAME AND MALACO RECORDS FOR NEW ALBUM THE SOUND OF MUSCLE SHOALS
Each week, David Grisman’s Acoustic Disc spotlights one of their many landmark releases and offers fans a free MP3 track as the “Treat of the Week.” This time, they’re shining a light on Old & in the Way – Live at Sonoma State, recorded on November 4, 1973, in Cotati, California. Although Old & in… Continue reading Acoustic Disc Celebrates Old & in the Way with a Free ‘Treat of the Week’ Track
2024 IBMA Songwriter of the Year Rick Faris proudly unveils his uplifting new single, “Bend, Don’t Break,” available now via Dark Shadow Recording. A song of resilience and hope, “Bend, Don’t Break” showcases Faris’s evolving artistry and songwriting prowess, backed by an all-star lineup of collaborators. Listen here: https://sc.lnk.to/Ar65ql. “I’m so proud of Rick’s growth,… Continue reading Rick Faris Releases New Single “Bend, Don’t Break”
Lot 49 kicks off 2025 with a bang, unveiling their highly anticipated new single, “Under Pressure,” in collaboration with Greg Shields, frontman of the Florida-based reggae-rock outfit Kash’d Out. The track resonates with anyone who has ever counted down the hours of a 9-to-5, yearning for the weekend and that sweet moment of release. With… Continue reading Lot 49 Ft. Kash’d Out New Single OUT NOW
Get ready to groove as Mr. Hat Proudly Presents a night of unforgettable music at Toot’s with two of the most exciting young bands in the national jamband scene: Bella Rayne & Friends and Mason’s Children. This special evening will be packed with all the soulful Southern rock anthems, bluesy improvisations, and psychedelic Grateful Dead… Continue reading MR. HAT PRESENTS AN EVENING OF GRATEFUL DEAD & SOUTHERN ROCK FAVORITES Featuring Bella Rayne & Friends and Mason’s Children
Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pioneers Yellowjackets release their newest single “The Lion” featuring guitarist and singer-songwriter Raul Midón. The song appears on their upcoming album Fasten Up, due out February 21 via Mack Avenue Records. Well into their fourth decade as a band, the new release from these masterful musicians will be Yellowjackets’ 27th album… Continue reading Yellowjackets, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Jazz-Pioneers Release New Single “The Lion” Featuring Raul Midón
Galactic returned to the jam-friendly Brooklyn Bowl on January 31, 2025, for round three of their four-night stand at the Brooklyn, NY, venue. The band was in the middle of a Northeast run that included dates in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. They were certainly in the groove this night and brought a high-energy set of… Continue reading Galactic | Brooklyn Bowl | 1/31/2025
