Nashville roots-rock group Sugar Lime Blue headline Day #1 of the Exit 56 Blues Festival, West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Interstate 40@Exit 56, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Saturday, May 27. Set Time: 5pm. Free (donations gladly accepted). Info: (731) 779-9000 or visit https://www.exit56blues.com. Exit 56 Blues Festival celebrates the legacy of the Country Blues in… Continue reading Nashville Roots-Rockers Sugar Lime Blue Headline Exit 56 Blues Fest (Day 1)
City Winery Boston is welcoming rock and roll legend Jorma Kaukonen live in concert on Friday, June 23rd at 8:00 PM. In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock. He has been creating music since 1964 and… Continue reading JORMA KAUKONEN COMNES TO CITY WINERY BOSTON JUNE 23
In collaboration with non-profit art studio Soundwaves Art Foundation, a number of Blue Élan Records artists have joined together to sell limited-edition, autographed artworks made from the soundwaves of their songs. The artworks, created by artist and founder of Soundwaves Art Foundation Tim Wakefield, will be sold to raise funds for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund… Continue reading Chris Shiflett, KT Tunstall, Ozomatli and more Blue Élan Records artists Join with Sweet Relief to Support Mental Health Month
Roots duo Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves have just released an EP of hot outtakes from their critically acclaimed 2022 album, Hurricane Clarice, on Free Dirt Records. Produced by Phil Cook, the album was recorded as if for a live performance, so some of the duo’s favorite tunes didn’t make the final set, namely… Continue reading Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves release EP of Outtakes from acclaimed Free Dirt album
With summer just a few short weeks away once again comes the peak of festival season, and Chicago is diving in head first with Riot Fest, Lollapalooza, and of course Heatwave. The two-day EDM festival’s second year, this time hosted at Northerly Island’s Huntington Bank Pavilion, will feature both new artists and familiar faces on… Continue reading With Heatwave 2023 Rapidly Approaching, Here’s a Glimpse into What Your Festival Weekend Could Look Like
“The songs started with ‘Bear.’ It was December of 2021, and the news was all about Russia and would Putin invade Ukraine. I had just read a book on the history of dancing bears. White Nationalism was a prominent topic, the flip side being Black Lives Matter. Trump had lost the election but was ramping… Continue reading TIM O'BRIEN talks about "Cup Of Sugar"
YES, who are Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, last week (May 19) released their new studio album MIRROR TO THE SKY to glowing reviews on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music and today (May 24) have unveiled an eye-catching animated lyric video for the album’s evocative closing track “Circles of Time.” Watch it… Continue reading YES Unveils “Circles of Time” Video Today; New Studio Album ‘Mirror To The Sky’ Out Now
Since launching in 2019, the BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL has quickly established a reputation for combining the best of Southern California’s idyllic culture into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with something for everyone. Last year, organizers took it a step further and expanded the brand with the inaugural BEACHLIFE RANCH to celebrate the fusion of California country and… Continue reading BeachLife Ranch Announces Lineup for 2nd Annual Event; Jack Johnson, Brad Paisley, The Doobie Brothers, Cody Jinks, and More to Perform
Thursday nights are often the start of the weekend, in New Orleans some say the weekend never stops, and that proved true for the Fleur De Dead show at the Saenger Theatre on April 28th. With a setlist that complemented with the forthcoming weeks of Jazz Fest in Nola, a great mix of musicians, and… Continue reading Billy & The Kids | Saenger Theatre | 4/28/23
Sound Summit, the intimate annual music festival staged high above San Francisco Bay returns to the slopes of Mount Tam on Saturday, September 9. This year’s soundtrack to the most stirring backdrop around features performances from cosmic folk-rock storytellers Lord Huron; spellbinding Americana songstress Sierra Ferrell; captivating modern-day troubadour Kevin Morby; a special reunion of… Continue reading Sound Summit Returns to Mount Tam for Annual Celebration Saturday, September 9