In the fifty-plus years that Ray Benson has fronted the nine-time Grammy Award-winning, Western Swing road warriors, Asleep At The Wheel, he has never shied away from a musical challenge. So, when invited by producer Doctor Dread of RAS Records fame to come to Kingston, Jamaica, to record an album of his music with some… Continue reading Asleep At The Wheel’s Ray Benson Melds Texas Swing with Reggae on Swingin’ And Skankin’
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is very proud to share the initial lineup for its upcoming return to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6. Now in its 24th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres,… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First Of 2024 Lineup
Terrapin Crossroads is delighted to announce the full lineup and further details for Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 on August 18 at McNears Beach in San Rafael. Inspired by the many incredible outdoor shows at Marin County’s legendary Terrapin Crossroads, Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 will feature a headlining set by Phil Lesh & Friends (with Taylor… Continue reading Full Lineup and Details Announced for Terrapin Crossroads Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 ft. Phil Lesh & Friends, Sam Grisman Project, Wolf Jett, Jon Chi, and More
On Saturday, July 13th, the Rolling Stones performed at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. While the octogenarians rocked the stage, Slash brought his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival to the Greek Theatre across town in the heart of Hollywood. The show featured many talented young musicians paying homage to the roots of all hard rock: the Blues genre.… Continue reading Blues Legends Unite: Slash's SERPENT Festival Captivates Hollywood
LEAF Global Arts Festival invites you to join an unparalleled journey of cultural exploration, live music, dance, performance arts, healing arts, workshops, nature, and more. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of historic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, N.C., the festival runs from October 17-20, 2024. This year’s theme, “World Changers,” serves as a powerful call… Continue reading LEAF Global Arts Festival: Uniting the World Through Art, Music, and Culture
Renowned ʻukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th via Forty Below Records. Pre-order the album here. Relix Magazine has premiered the first single, “Rollin’ N Tumblin’,” from this eagerly anticipated collaboration. Check out… Continue reading Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience'
In the melancholic shadow of yesternight, the world was bereft of a luminary, John Mayall, who departed this mortal coil on July 23rd, 2024. With a heavy heart, we pay homage to this titan of blues, whose life and music reverberate through the corridors of time, echoing like a somber requiem in the deepest chambers… Continue reading John Mayall: The Godfather's Final Melody
The Cactus Blossoms – Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum – have shared “Something’s Got A Hold One Me” today, the album opener from their upcoming new collection Every Time I Think About You (August 30 / Walkie Talkie Records). A slice of pure Saturday night two-steppin’ joy, The Cactus Blossoms draw inspiration… Continue reading The Cactus Blossoms bring Saturday night two-steppin' joy to new track + announce Opry debut
The We Make Noise Festival announced Boston’s own OOMPA, Cakeswagg and Naomi Westwater will perform at the one-day celebration Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the heart of Boston at Downtown Crossing. The festival, now in its second year (previously called “Beats By Girlz”), will feature more than a dozen women and gender-expansive artists on three… Continue reading Boston's We Make Noise Festival Announce 2024 Lineup
Innovative Boston quartet Twisted Pine share the video for their first official single, “Goosebump Feeling,” today at Folk Alley, who praise the song’s brilliantly intertwining sections, “spiraling in concentric circles to evoke the eternal return of joy.” The song is a taste of what to expect on the band’s eclectic new album, Love Your Mind,… Continue reading TWISTED PINE release their effervescent, "intricately crafted" new single "Goosebump Feeling"
