“What can I say? I love sad songs,” confesses singer/songwriter/mandolinist Darren Nicholson. “I have since I was a small child. In an odd way, sad songs bring me comfort and happiness.” That sentiment has driven decades’ worth of country songs, so it’s no surprise that “Windows Have Pains,” his newest single for Mountain Home Music… Continue reading Darren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” tips its hat to country influences
Last night, jam band Spafford treated fans to a special performance at the Visulite Theater, playing their rare original song, “Crazy,” which has been played only 15 times since 2012. This unexpected setlist addition thrilled the crowd, giving long-time fans a chance to hear one of the band’s elusive tracks. Alongside “Crazy,” Spafford showcased an… Continue reading Spafford Delivers Rare Performance of “Crazy” at Visulite Theater in Charlotte
Throughout the latter half of the seventies, Joni Mitchell continued to creatively break ground with her fearless and fluid exploration of jazz. Rather than tread the same path, she challenged and reinvented her style with a folk fusion like no other. Ascending to an unrivaled sonic peak, this innovative sound took shape across the gold-certified… Continue reading Out Today: Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)
The Bluebird Music Festival made its Fort Collins, Colorado, debut on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. Opening night festivities, with Daniel Rodriguez providing the musical entertainment, were held at the Odell Brewing Company Winery. On Friday evening, October 4th, the musical magic moved to Washington’s, the expansive state-of-the-art music venue in downtown Fort Collins. Entertainment was… Continue reading From Craigie's Charm to Bird's Blaze: A Weekend of Musical Wonders
Grammy-winning ensemble Hot 8 Brass Band proudly announces the release of their new single “Big Tuba”, available today. This marks the band’s first new music since 2019 and serves as a heartfelt tribute to their late co-founder and sousaphone player, Bennie Pete. The single’s chorus resonates with emotion: “We love you big tuba, and we… Continue reading Hot 8 Brass Band Unveil New Single "Big Tuba" Ahead of Global Tour
Jeremie Albino‘s electrifying live shows have recently brought him to stages with Orville Peck and Sierra Ferrell – and the list of his fans-turned-friends keeps growing exponentially this fall. Performing in Nashville for the 3rd Annual Easy Eye Fish Fry, Albino was just joined on stage by a backing band packed with music luminaries including… Continue reading JEREMIE ALBINO’S SOULFUL CELEBRATION OF TOGETHERNESS – “SO MANY WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU”
Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland announce the release of their first instrumental track, “Bluegrass in the Backwoods,” a Kenny Baker classic, from their eagerly awaited new album. Following two standout singles that highlighted Carter’s rich baritone vocals, “Bluegrass in the Backwoods” shifts focus to the duo’s exceptional instrumental prowess, offering a fresh and dynamic glimpse… Continue reading Fiddle Phenoms, Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland, Release Reimagined Kenny Baker Classic from Forthcoming Album
This week acclaimed singer-songwriter Lilly Winwood released her first single in two years, “What’ve We Got To Lose,” dropped on October 1. This vibrant new track, produced by Dan Knobler and co-written with Aaron Wagner, marks a bold evolution in Winwood’s artistic journey. Listen here: lillywinwood.hearnow.com/whatve-we-got-to-lose “I’m very excited to release my first single in… Continue reading Lilly Winwood returns with New Single “What’ve We Got To Lose” – Out Now
Drive-By Truckers are marking the upcoming 2024 presidential election with an expanded new edition of their landmark 2016 album, American Band, arriving via ATO Records on Friday, November 1. The deluxe 2xLP set will include 7 live tracks (recorded at the band’s annual HeAthen’s Homecoming 2018 at Athens, GA’ historic 40 Watt Club), updated liner… Continue reading DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS TO ROCK 2024 ELECTION WITH DELUXE NEW EDITION OF AMERICAN BAND
The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is delighted to announce its 33rd annual return to Trumansburg, New York, scheduled for July 17–20, 2025. This four-day event features five stages of continuous music, dance, art, and community activities, solidifying its reputation as a music lover’s paradise nestled in the heart of the beautiful… Continue reading 33rd Annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Returns to Trumansburg, NY, July 17–20, 2025
