On January 10, 2024 lifelong bluegrass singer and bandleader, Audie Blaylock passed away unexpectedly at his home in Auburn, Indiana at just 61 years old. Blaylock’s final role was lead singer and guitarist with his own band, Redline. On the first anniversary of Blaylock’s passing, a very special song will be released to fans and… Continue reading The Late Audie Blaylock is Honored in Song
Shaped by Sound, a new original music performance series produced by PBS North Carolina, has officially announced its launch for Thursday, February 6. The program spotlights North Carolina’s rich musical history and cultural impact, showcasing the state’s role as an influential catalyst in a diverse range of genres, including indie rock, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass,… Continue reading Iron & Wine to kick off new PBS performance series, Shaped by Sound, celebrating North Carolina music
Today, the Grateful Guitars Foundation (GGF), a 501(3)(c) nonprofit that obtains world-class musical instruments for talented players who seek to carry on the tradition of jam band music into the 21st century and beyond, has announced that they will gift Dark Star Orchestra’s (DSO) rhythm guitarist Rob Eaton with a custom designed guitar made by… Continue reading Grateful Guitars Foundation (GGF) to Gift Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Eaton with Custom Rich Hoeg Guitar at DSO’s February 8 Show at Oakland’s Fox Theater
The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami (February 28-March 2) has announced several exciting additions to its star-studded lineup. NAACP Image Award and BET Award-winner WILLOW, the musician, actress and author celebrated for her boundary-pushing sound, will perform on Friday, February 28, on a bill that includes previously announced Jon Batiste & Friends. On Saturday,… Continue reading Montreux Jazz Fest Miami 2025 expands lineup
Cherokee Pioneer, the eagerly awaited debut album from Pitney Meyer, is set to release on April 18, 2025, via Curb Records. This groundbreaking project features the duo’s new single, “Bear Creek Clay,” a bluegrass barn-burner highlight in an 11-song collection that captures the heart and soul of the musical brotherhood formed between Mo Pitney and… Continue reading Pitney Meyer to Release Debut Album Cherokee Pioneer on April 18th via Curb Records
“Three Seasons“, written by Chris Dollar (guitar, vocals), is the second single from the Henhouse Prowlers‘ album, scheduled for the release this spring. “This song was inspired by watching the shadows from my window change where they fall through the course of a year, and how eventually they end up back at the beginning,” shares… Continue reading Henhouse Prowlers release new single “Three Seasons”
With the release of her aptly named debut album, The Vibe, Japanese-born, Michigan-based Nanami Haruta plants her flag as one of the most thrilling new voices on the jazz trombone in recent memory. Her premiere outing is granted the imprimatur of no less a master of the instrument than Michael Dease, Haruta’s mentor at Michigan… Continue reading Rising Star Trombonist Nanami Haruta Debuts with a Breathtaking All-Star Session Teaming her with Master Trombonist Michael Dease
Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s classic song, “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou bringing bluegrass into focus for millions of new fans. His… Continue reading Dan Tyminski Band, Zach Russell, plus host Kris Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band take the stage on Thursday, January 30.
“A Heart That Never Closes,” the new song from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, is out today. Listen/share HERE. The track is the latest unveiled from the trio’s first collaborative album, Looking For The Thread, which will be released January 24 via Thirty Tigers (pre-order/pre-save here). In celebration of the project, the… Continue reading Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart release new song “A Heart That Never Closes”
Singer-songwriter Evan Honor releases his highly anticipated single featuring Michal Leah titled “Waiting Ain’t Easy,” available everywhere now. The new single blends the acoustic cross-genre style and showcases the talent from both Evan and Michal. LISTEN TO “WAITING AIN’T EASY” HERE. “Michal has one of the best voices I’ve heard in person. Been… Continue reading Evan Honer Teams Up With Michael Leah To Release New Single “Waiting For It”
