Chicago, the City of Big Shoulders, is home to great food, iconic sports teams, and some of America’s greatest music. These cultural touchstones exist thanks to one common factor: the fans. That’s why Chicago remains a prime destination for bands launching their careers or releasing new albums. If you make it in Chicago, you gain… Continue reading Big Shoulders, Bigger Sound: Fruition and Gardener at Lincoln Hall
Following the release of their brilliant third studio album, Waving From A Sea, Michigan Rattlers will return to the road this winter for an intimate set of club dates kicking off in Columbus, OH on February 12 with 40+ stops in major markets including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington… Continue reading Michigan Rattlers Announce Waving From A Sea Winter Tour Kicking Off Feb 12 | Tickets On-Sale Now
The Sound of Muscle Shoals, Grammy-winner Mike Farris’ first album since 2018’s Silver & Stone, marks a pilgrimage to the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Overseen by award-winning executive producer Rodney Hall (son of the iconic producer and record man Rick Hall), the album is a culmination of Farris’ musical influences and life… Continue reading GRAMMY-WINNER MIKE FARRIS RELEASES "HEAVY ON THE HUMBLE" THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THE SOUND OF MUSCLE SHOALS
Bruce Hornsby—master of keys, conjurer of melodies, keeper of smiles. Seventy revolutions around the sun for this Virginia-born troubadour whose hands have not merely played the piano but wove dreams into chords, lifting souls from sea to sky. On this day, we pause to celebrate the man, the music, and the stories he’s spun like… Continue reading Help on the Keys: Bruce Hornsby’s Grateful Years and Beyond
Amid speculation about the festival’s future, the High Sierra Music Festival is thrilled to confirm its return for its 33rd annual celebration over the July 4th weekend, 2025. Reinvigorated and reimagined under the leadership of longtime producer David “Dave” Margulies, the festival promises to blend iconic favorites with fresh discoveries, reaffirming its status as one… Continue reading High Sierra Music Festival Returns for Its 33rd Annual Celebration
Renowned for his remarkable guitar prowess and rugged vocal style, award-winning Irish musician Paul Sherry announces the release of his latest single, “Fades,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Sherry, celebrated for his thoughtful songwriting and dynamic artistry, delivers an uplifting rock anthem with roots in alternative and grunge influences. A stalwart of the… Continue reading Acclaimed Irish Rock & Blues Musician Paul Sherry Releases New Single, "Fades"
The Met Philadelphia has stood for over one hundred years, serving a variety of purposes—from a church to hosting Bob Dylan. This ornate, history-rich venue welcomed Joe Russo’s Almost Dead for the fifth time on Friday, November 15, 2024. The sold-out show was no slouch, as the band delved into a pair of rare covers… Continue reading Joe Russo's Almost Dead | The Met Philadelphia | 11/15/2024
Old Shoe is excited to announce a special lineup for their annual Black Wednesday Bash at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL Allie Kral, formerly of Cornmeal and Yonder Mountain String Band, and her brand new band, Allie & The Night Krals, will co-head the show! Allie’s band features Scott Tipping (Backyard Tire Fire), Janis… Continue reading Black Wednesday Bash at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL
Back in the USSR—except it’s not the USSR, it’s the United States in 2025, and we just voted out the Democrats. But before we dive into this political faceplant, let’s take a moment to consider where we stood as the votes were cast: The Economy: The U.S. economy was thriving. GDP growth in 2024 consistently… Continue reading Back in the USSR: The Great Regression of 2025
The latest release of Bear’s Sonic Journals, You’re Doin’ Fine by John Hammond, is a classic document of American music, recorded over two nights in June 1973 at the Boarding House in San Francisco. The official release date is November 22. Bear’s Sonic Journals: You’re Doin’ Fine — Blues at the Boarding House, June 2… Continue reading OWSLEY STANLEY FOUNDATION RELEASES NEW LIVE ALBUM BEAR’S SONIC JOURNALS: YOU’RE DOIN’ FINE – BLUES AT THE BOARDING HOUSE, JUNE 2 & 3, 1973
