The Betty Boards Foundation, a charitable campaign administered by Music’s Promise, and Positive Legacy, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that integrates music and service to benefit people and the planet, have joined forces to auction off signed memorabilia including concert tickets, instruments, posters, and more during a special two-week online event. The proceeds of the auction,… Continue reading Betty Boards Foundation Charitable Auction Supporting Women in Production
Rodney Crowell released his anticipated Airline Highway today via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by Tyler Bryant and recorded & mixed by Trina Shoemaker in New Orleans, Louisiana. Crackling with live-wire energy, the wise and vibrant album features contributions from some of the most exciting young blues and country artists working today,… Continue reading Rodney Crowell Returns with "Airline Highway" Today Via New West Records
Today, nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning bassist / composer Christian McBride released a live performance video of “Op. 49 – Cold Chicken Suite, 3rd Movement,” featuring his big band from their Newport Jazz Festival set. With the full album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 out this Friday, August 29 – featuring a who’s who of vocalists… Continue reading 9x GRAMMY® Award-Winner Christian McBride Shares Live Performance Video of “Op. 49 – Cold Chicken Suite, 3rd Movement”
Today, two-time GRAMMY nominated New Orleans-based, Afro-Indigenous funk collective Cha Wa released their highly anticipated album, Rise Up. Shared on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the album centers around themes of rebirth and freedom, and reflects both Mardi Gras Indian culture and the rich New Orleanian culture that fostered it. This album tells real… Continue reading 2x GRAMMY Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Share New Album Rise Up
Greta Gaines is excited to announce that her new record, Bird Before LIght, is out today! According to Gaines, the new album, Bird Before Light, is about getting out of one’s comfort zone as a songwriter, one who typically writes alone and in solitude.” She explains, “It explores certain themes that I find myself wrestling… Continue reading GRETA GAINES RENAISSANCE WOMAN SINGER SONGWRITER & EXTREME SNOWBOARD CHAMPION RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'BIRD BEFORE LIGHT'
Today, legendary musician Thurston Moore released a special cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Temptation Inside Your Heart” in celebration of Sterling Morrison’s birthday. Featuring Deb Googe, James Sedwards, and Jem Doulton, Moore’s take on “Temptation Inside Your Heart” channels The Velvet Underground’s wry cool while pushing it into his own territory, with layers of… Continue reading Thurston Moore Releases Velvet Underground Cover for Sterling Morrison’s Birthday
Broken Robots‘ new release, The Great American Struggle, comes out September 12. On this, the band’s fourth release, a new level of maturity in songwriting and musicianship emerges, showing how much the band is growing. The songs have deep meaning, tackling the struggles and triumphs of life. Each track can stand alone as a complete… Continue reading Broken Robots Rise on ‘The Great American Struggle’
Mr. Hat Presents welcomes Marcus Rezak’s high-octane Grateful Dead tribute, Shred Is Dead, to “Grateful Monday” at the Ivy Room (860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706). Music starts at 7:00 PM. An eminent force in modern guitar, Marcus Rezak is a true road warrior—logging 200+ headlining shows across the U.S. each year—and a dynamic… Continue reading Marcus Rezak’s Shred Is Dead Brings “Grateful Monday” to the Ivy Room
After a long-protracted debate with Universal Music Group – Dream Syndicate announced today that it has earned the right to reissue their sophomore album Medicine Show as a new, 42 song 4-CD box expanded collection featuring 29 unreleased recordings from the bands 1983-84 era via their own Down There label, distributed by Fire Records. A… Continue reading The Dream Syndicate’s 1984 Deluxe Edition Sophomore Album Medicine Show Reissue Out Oct. 17 Followed By November U.S. Tour
The 1980s witnessed a creative explosion in rock that brought new genres, loyal fanbases, mega-selling albums, and massive concert tours. Loud guitars, booming rhythms, big hair, and eye liner ruled the day. But yet, many of the bands who were catapulted to superstardom during the decade lacked one essential component — respect. In their new… Continue reading GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi Announces New Exhibit '80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music
