Today, JAZZ RE:FRESHED OUTERNATIONAL, the international showcasing partnership between Jazz re:freshed and British Underground, announced the lineup for their UK Jazz Showcase at this year’s SXSW, taking place on March 15 at Sellers Underground. The showcase returns to SXSW for its sixth year and marks Jazz re:freshed’s twentieth year nurturing British jazz talent and propelling… Continue reading JAZZ RE:FRESHED OUTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES EXCEPTIONAL LINE-UP FOR SXSW 2023
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley along with Compass Records are pleased to announce the release of their brand new full-length album, Living In A Song, available everywhere today. Known widely as six-string virtuosos—or “bluegrass aces” according to Rolling Stone—Ickes and Hensley made a conscious effort on this release to spotlight their songwriting chops by collaborating… Continue reading Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley Release Full-length Album Living In A Song
Tibet House US has announced that GRAMMY-Award winning Pakistani singer, composer and producer Arooj Aftab along with revered bass player from New Order, Tom Chapman, will join the eclectic lineup for the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert on March 1st at 7:30pm. One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New… Continue reading 36th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
Equally inspired by jazz-fusion exploration from the likes of Steely Dan, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and Yes, and the guitar-driven prowess of Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Grateful Dead, The Runaway Grooms‘ new album, This Road, dives in and out of grooves and moods, turning on a dime, but always focusing on what the band… Continue reading The Runaway Grooms Release Genre-Blending Roots Rock LP "This Road"
Go back to December 31, 2008 when guitarist Derek Trucks and his wife, singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, were preparing to ring in the New Year. Married since 1999, these two soulmates, equally steeped in the musical roots of blues, jazz, and gospel, had finally decided the time was right to set aside their successful solo careers… Continue reading TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND with VINCENT NEIL EMERSON Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, 2023
Today, the blues-roots guitarist Chris Duarte announces ‘Ain’t Giving Up,’ his 15th studio album, out April 14th via Provogue Records. Featuring a wide range of outlaw blues, Americana, roots, and even alt-country influences, ‘Ain’t Giving Up’ finds the Austin, Texas guitarist teaming up for the first time in 22 years with producer-guitarist Dennis Herring, also… Continue reading Blues-Roots Guitarist Chris Duarte Announces New Full-Length Album, 'Ain’t Giving Up'
Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Today, Gibson is proud to announce the third artist model made in collaboration with multi-talented guitarist, singer, songwriter, and five-time GRAMMY-Award winner, Keb’ Mo’. The new Gibson Keb’ Mo’ “3.0”… Continue reading Gibson Unveils New Keb’ Mo’ J-45, Third Collaboration with World-Renowned Guitarist
Voyageur, the new album from the legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, is out March 10 on World Circuit Records. In anticipation of the forthcoming record World Circuit is debuting the new track “Cherie” featuring acclaimed Malian diva and longtime friend of Touré’s Oumou Sangaré; listen to/share the track HERE. Of the collaboration,… Continue reading Ali Farka Touré's "Cherie" feat. Oumou Sangaré debuts
“Stargazer” is the newest single release from Pacific Northwest supergroup FUTURENOT. Riding on the heels of their critically acclaimed debut album “Greatest Hits” (2021 Color Red Music), co-writers Jason Cressey and Peter Daniel bring to life another deep grooving gem from their collective creative depths. Featuring the musicianship of long-time collaborator, producer, and pianist Tim… Continue reading FUTURENOT to Release New Single "Stargazer" Ahead of February 10th Release Party at Madame Lou's in Seattle
Regina Spektor recently stopped by “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for a performance of “What Might Have Been,” which aired last night. Watch/share HERE. The song is from her acclaimed eighth studio album, Home, before and after, which was released last year to critical praise. Spektor is gearing up to embark on her highly anticipated,… Continue reading Regina Spektor performs on “Late Night with Seth Meyers" Sold out US tour starts March 1