From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie® has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA. Founder Randall Smith instilled basic principles into MESA such as passion, drive, integrity, and excellence, and his insistence on making the best amplifiers has guided half a… Continue reading MESA/Boogie Announces A New Mark Icon, the Mark VII Series, Available Now
Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley joins Hanuman Welch on ALT CTRL Radio on Apple Music 1 to discuss their new album ‘Chris Black Changed My Life,’ New Single “Dummy,” growing up in Alaska and the band’s musical progression since their debut album. Portugal. The Man’s John Gourley Talks to Apple Music About Their New Album… Continue reading Portugal. The Man Talks To Apple Music About Their New Album, Growing Up In Alaska, Their Musical Progression And more
It’s the best jazz guitar lover’s show in the world, celebrating all facets of the guitar in jazz. Frank Vignola’s virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston and New York Pops, and more. Every Wednesday at The… Continue reading Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night Upcoming Schedule at the Birdland Theatre Wednesday's at 8:30pm
ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship house and techno festival, has announced the initial artist lineup for its 2023 edition taking place September 1-3 at Union Park. After expanding to three days for the first time last year, ARC heads into its third year firmly rooted as a fan-favorite in the global festival circuit, continuing to… Continue reading ARC Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup for 2023 Edition
Acclaimed jazz pianist Marc Copland brings his trio to the Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, March 21. He’s supported by bassist Drew Gress and drummer Billy Drummond. Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 advance / $35 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, March 20. He’s supported by Jesse Wittman on bass and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd on drums. Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance /$30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.
Nashville Americana singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist Jax Hollow manages to refine the heavier, rock ‘n’ roll machismo of previous work with producer Michael Wagener (Metallica, Mötley Crü), distilling a more distinctive sound that yields progressive Southern rock and country twang, as well as expert songwriting on her sophomore album Only the Wild Ones (out May… Continue reading JAX HOLLOW DEBUTS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR "WALLFLOWER GIRL IN BLOOM"
23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy, who recently took home awards for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album at her first-ever GRAMMYs, has shared a piano-vocal duo version of “Guess Who I Saw Today.” The stripped-down rendition of the tune, which she performed with a full band on her latest studio album Linger Awhile,… Continue reading Grammy Best New Artist Winner Samara Joy shares new version of "Guess Who I Saw Today"
THE HOG FARM HIDEAWAY music festival will take place June 9-11 at the legendary Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, California. The event is presented by an independent, women-owned production company called Shooting Star Events. As part of the lead up to this exciting event, the producers are taking the opportunity during Women’s History Month to… Continue reading HOG FARM HIDEAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL FOCUSES THE SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
If “Diane,” Sister Sadie’s first single for Mountain Home Music Company, showed that the IBMA award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated quintet could convincingly recast the 21st century country song into a ‘grass-shaped mold, their new single serves notice that they know just as well what to do with a straightforward bluegrass banger. Written by another IBMA award… Continue reading Sister Sadie’s Gena Britt brings her commanding voice to “Well”
