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The first time I heard the words Billy and Strings in the same sentence I was bit confused. My friend Michelle told me Billy Strings was playing at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre in Fort Collins, Colorado. I said ‘Boy, with a name like that this cat better be good, that's a lot of pressure!’ Well, several years have passed since then and Billy has proven to the world that he is deserving of the nick-name Billy Strings, his aunt gave him the when she first saw his musical abilities on multiple traditional bluegrass instruments.

Today via Hot Shot Records/Thirty Tigers, Delbert McClinton releases Outdated Emotion, the 27th studio album from the 81-year-old legendary blues and soul rocker. The record marks a full-circle moment for the “Texas Treasure” (Houston Press) as he celebrates his coming-of-age musical heroes and performs the country, jazz, blues, and swing tunes that have shaped his career.

Leading technology company Pollen Presents has announced that they are teaming up once again with renowned New York festival Electric Zoo for the return of Electric Zoo Adventures: Cancún Edition. Following a sold-out first edition, the experience will feature a bigger lineup and an action-packed itinerary throughout four unforgettable nights in Cancún from December 1-5.

For over six decades, GRAMMY-award winning artist Peter Rowan has been at the forefront of acoustic American music, inspiring generations of new musicians and working creatively with the roots of bluegrass, newgrass, Americana, country rock, jazz, even reggae, Hawaiian, and Tejano music.

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Although Ethan Hawkins is the sole lyric writer in the Boston-formed quartet Corner House, the subject matter of the group’s songs is a reflection of their collective experience. “What this band really does well is challenge me to be a mirror rather than write songs based on my own life,” he explains.

Today, Rebelution have released the last single from their forthcoming live album, Live in St. Augustine. PRESS HERE to stream “Settle Down Easy – Live in St. Augustine” (from their critically-acclaimed 2018 release Free Rein) and HERE to watch the coinciding live video.

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Groundation just released their highly anticipated tenth studio album, One Rock, via a partnership between France’s BACO Records and the U.S.’s Easy Star Records. The band, formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Harrison Stafford, has helped define American roots reggae, while building a large and loyal following in Europe and South America, where they have been a consistent major headliner and festival attraction for years.

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Blü Egyptian (from Chico, Ca) are be touring throughout Northern California this summer to promote their second album "Dame Un Segundo", to be released on May 20th on all streaming platforms. They have released three singles from the album, including two music videos on YouTube. Also keep a lookout for them in the campgrounds at Hog Farm Hideaway, Function in the Junction June 18 in Junction City High Sierra Music Festival, California Worldfest and on the lot at both Dead & Co. Shoreline shows.

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Meet the most unique and greatest lounge band in the land, King Salamander. They are thrilled to release their debut single “Welcome to Salamander Lounge” that is out now.

Recently announced as an inductee into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave Stewart — the award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, innovator and Eurythmics co-founder — has released the title track from his forthcoming project, Ebony McQueen.

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