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Widely known as a visionary in the independent book publishing world for over 40 years, esteemed former Publisher and CEO, Charlie Winton, is now in a new chapter of life. He continues exploring his creative passion and announces the March 1 release of his third and most ambitious album, Eternal Light.
 

Celebrating nearly five decades of musical friendship, JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI have collaborated on music for the first time!  Releasing Friday, March 29, “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” marks the FIRST time these two iconic guitarists have collaborated on a piece of music.
 

Key West, Florida psychedelic rockers AstroYeti release the spacey, psychedelic, humorous and infectiously fun new EP ‘Disastro Spaghetti’, released March 15th via Conch Town Records.

Following the release of their debut album which saw the band gain widespread press, and radio coverage as well as playlist placements across DSPs, ‘Disastro Spaghetti’ see’s the band once again showcases their unique alt-funk-rock soundscapes in a fittingly colourful and vibrant manner.

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Today, longstanding international funk and soul-jazz heroes The New Mastersounds have released “Smoothie,” the second single off of their forthcoming album ‘Old School’ available via One Note Records on March 29th.

In a theater not so far away, where the walls hum with the echoes of a thousand nights, a gathering of cosmic proportions unfolded beneath the watchful gaze of the ever-spinning disco ball. The Capitol Theatre, a vessel adrift in the sea of time, Port Chester, its current harbor, bore witness to the convergence of spirits old and new, as the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Grateful, under the baton of one Phil Lesh, celebrated the maestro's 84th passage around the sun.

In an era where true musical connections seem as rare as they are precious, the announcement of "Remembrance," the latest and last album from 18-time Grammy Award-winning banjoist Béla Fleck and the late, legendary pianist Chick Corea, resonates with a profound sense of musical communion and exploration.

Today, legendary funk musician Bootsy Collins releases a new single dripping with funk and whimsy, “The Influencers,” featuring Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart. Listen to the single here, released today via Bootzilla Records.

Bootsy Collins says, “I am an influencer, you are an influencer. Together we influence change within our journey through life. So hold on tight, cause we will be funkin’ through the rest of the night.”

The creators behind Summer Camp Music Festival have just released the star-studded Phase 2 lineup for their new festival concept: Solshine: A Music and Arts Reverie.

The event’s inaugural edition will take place at Summer Camp’s beloved venue of Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois from Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26, 2024, with a pre-party on Thursday, May 23.

Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call it—Armchair Boogie is rapidly becoming one of the country’s hottest acts. Armchair Boogie offers a funked up spin on bluegrass with their unconventional lineup of drums and electric bass backing acoustic/electric guitar and banjo. With an unbounded sound, this Wisconsin-based quartet is known for their powerful harmonies, timeless originals, and choice covers, along with their enthusiastic live performances.

World champion surfer and Hawaiian musician Makua Rothman today releases his new single “HOOKED” via Regime Music Group. The rhythmic song layers lyrics of self destruction and redemption over an easy island ambiance courtesy of Sister Nancy’s legendary backing track, “Bam Bam.” Listen HERE.   

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