Photo: Courtesy of Princess Theatre A couple of weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of attending Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble’s show at the beautiful and historic Princess Theatre in Decatur. Don remarked in his opening comments how beautiful the theater was. There was kind of a somber mood at first—Bob Weir… Continue reading Grooving With Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble
With Diavola, her upcoming Blue Note debut album arriving May 1, Gabrielle Cavassa introduces herself in the best way possible, by letting the music unfold naturally. “Prisoner of Love,” the album’s first offering, moves at its own temperature, drawing the listener in without asking for attention. Cavassa’s voice is settled and open-toned, carrying the melody… Continue reading Gabrielle Cavassa Begins Her Debut Album with “Prisoner of Love”
Suzanne Vega | Santa Barbara, CA | February 14th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There is perhaps no better sanctuary for the “Queen of Folk-Pop” than the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. On February 14, 2026, as the city hummed with the predictable artifice of Valentine’s Day, Suzanne Vega offered something far… Continue reading Suzanne Vega Delivers Intimate Valentine’s Night at the Lobero Theatre
Don McLean | Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | photos by L. Paul Mann There is a specific kind of magic that occurs when a legendary songwriter meets a venue that predates them by nearly a century. On Friday night, the historic Lobero Theatre provided the perfect velvet-lined backdrop for Don McLean, the “American… Continue reading Don McLean Proves the Music Never Died at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre
Rodrigo y Gabriela will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark 2006 self-titled debut album with a very special new deluxe vinyl release. The limited edition 2xLP includes a new vinyl master of the original album plus the GRAMMY® Award-winning duo’s previously unreleased 2002 debut recording, Re-Foc, on vinyl for the first time ever. In… Continue reading Rodrigo y Gabriela Celebrate Debut Album 20th Anniversary with Deluxe Vinyl Release
Photo Credit: Macie Coleman The Red Clay Strays have announced a new series of headline dates, including shows at such iconic venues as Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion (July 30), Boston, MA’s TD Garden (August 1), and Atlanta, GA’s State Farm Arena (November 13). Special guests include The Revivalists and Haley Reinhart (July 30,… Continue reading The Red Clay Strays Announce New Headlining Shows
Photo by Jeffrey Mayer Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and distribution company launched in January 2026 by industry veterans Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy, and Teddy Liouliakis to champion music-driven and culturally resonant cinema, has acquired the North American rights to the eagerly anticipated new film, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, marking the company’s inaugural release. Directed… Continue reading Gregg Allman Doc Acquired by Subtext in Association with Rolling Stone Films
Photo: Courtesy of Space Cartel Space Cartel returns this Friday with a new live performance video, “Something Often,” filmed at Conway Sound in Denver, Colorado, following a breakout debut that saw the transatlantic jazz-fusion collective surpass 50,000 YouTube subscribers in just three months. Watch “Something Often”: Watch on YouTube After amassing more than 50,000… Continue reading Space Cartel Returns with “Something Often” | Live at Conway Sound
Lonesome River Band masterfully weaves old and new on “There Where The River Rolls Around” For their second Mountain Home Music Company release of 2026, epic bluegrass hitmakers Lonesome River Band have turned once again to a favored songwriter. With its intriguing blend of an old-timey structure and modern arrangement touches, “There Where the River… Continue reading Lonesome River Band Shares “There Where the River Rolls Around” (New Single)
Echosmith frontwoman Sydney (Sierota) Quiseng has released her new EP That’s My Baby!. PRESS HERE to stream / download. A testament to Quiseng’s artistic evolution, That’s My Baby! is defined by reflection, resilience, and self-discovery, and chronicles her unfiltered experiences with love, loss, and personal growth as she steps into the next chapter of her… Continue reading Sydney Quiseng Releases That’s My Baby! EP
