Hot on the heels of their successful rollout of The Songwriter Tapes Vol. 1, dynamic trio Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and Barry Dean are already onto the next installment. Today, the trio released Vol. 2, anchored by McKenna’s haunting version of “Girl Crush” which was made famous by Little Big Town in 2014. Dean’s John… Continue reading Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, And Barry Dean Release The Songwriter Tapes Vol. 2
A brilliant percussionist who plays tumbadoras, Cajon, Barril de Bomba, Bata (Itotele), quinto, shekere, gua-gua, clave, and guiro along with other rhythmic instruments, Chembo Corniel can always be relied upon to create musical excitement. It is little wonder that he has long been in demand by the who’s who of Latin music and Jazz. Artistas,… Continue reading Available Now: Chembo Corniel Quintet – “Artistas, Musicos Y Poetas”
54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Hannah Reimann in Hannah Reimann Sings Joni Mitchell’s Blue on Thursday, March 30 at 7pm. Back by popular demand! Celebrating the iconic Joni Mitchell’s upcoming 80th birthday later this year and her stunning album Blue, Hannah Reimann (vocals, piano, and dulcimer) and Michele Temple (Pere Ubu, Wicked) first played… Continue reading Hannah Reimann Sings Joni Mitchell's Blue
Touted by Carlos Santana as “a work of supreme creativity”, Manhattan-based artist Nevaris has announced his forthcoming ‘Reverberations’ LP, to be released this spring via celebrated boutique label M.O.D. Reloaded. Ahead of that, they present the lead track ‘Dub Sol’. Created by Nevaris (percussion, keyboards) and bassist-producer Bill Laswell, the current artist lineup also includes DJ Logic, Will… Continue reading OUT NOW: SANTANA-endorsed NEVARIS – BILL LASWELL collaboration 'Dub Sol'
The Chapin Sisters make you long to return to a place you may have never been before. “Bergen Street” is the new single (March 31, Lake Bottom Records) from Abigail and Lily Chapin, the sibling members of what looks like a folk music dynasty, but in reality, is a proud family that has been… Continue reading The Chapin Sisters carry forward famed family’s folk music legacy with “Bergen Street”
Even the most storied performing career must eventually come to an end, and for The Primitive Quartet — for more than half a century, faithful practitioners of an acoustic musical ministry rooted in the traditional sounds of Appalachian mountain churches and communities — that time has finally come. As a farewell to their many fans… Continue reading The Primitive Quartet's Stay Their Arms out now on digital platforms
Blue Élan Records, in collaboration with KZZ Music, have once again joined in partnership with the Alliance for Children’s Rights to benefit this worthwhile organization. Released today, PRECIOUS TO ME, will bring awareness to a shared vision in which all children have safe permanent families with the support they need to thrive. All proceeds from… Continue reading Blue Élan Records Releases Charity Album "Precious to Me" Benefiting The Alliance for Children's Rights
It’s been a long time since listeners have heard new music from Mountain Home Music Company’s The Cleverlys, but the irrepressible bluegrass-based humorists are finally back — and with a bang at that, dropping not one, but two new singles that will delight their fans and likely make them some new ones, too. Following in… Continue reading The Cleverlys bring signature style to “Let’s Get It Started” and “Hillbilly Highway”
Chicago based band Henhouse Prowlers release their first single, “My Little Flower” from their album Lead and Iron (September). The song premiered Tuesday morning on Smoked Country Jam with Michelle Lee on WOBL Gold Country and Bluegrass Today premiered the accompanying music video. The song was written by the band’s mandolinist, Jake Howard, who also… Continue reading Henhouse Prowlers release new single & video, "My Little Flower"
For their first single following their run of eight No. 1 songs, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers released “The Price Of Falling,” an energetic slice of straight-up bluegrass. Now, that song has followed suit and reached the No. 1 spot itself on Bluegrass Today, the same day the band premiered their music video filmed… Continue reading Chris Jones & The Night Drivers release music video for No. 1 song, "The Price Of Falling"
