The music community gathered yesterday afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Ford Theater for a Celebration of Life for one of their own, Will Jennings, who passed away on September 6, 2024 in his home in Tyler, TX at the age of 80.  

Jennings was one of the most revered songwriters of his generation, penning an extraordinary number of timelessly beloved songs for an eclectic range of musical icons like Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Roy Orbison, B.B. King, Celine Dion and Tim McGraw to name a few.

For over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the pianist and composer Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Today Hiromi has announced her 13th studio album ‘OUT THERE’ (out April 4 / Telarc).

No matter how much time passes, it always seems to catch up with you. For Sara Jean Stevens, those fleeting moments became a rich source of inspiration for her sophomore EP, Lovesick. Out February 14, the four layered tracks bring hints of country, folk, roadhouse and singer-songwriter poetry, and continue exploring her unique voice in Americana.

Today, January 26th, 2025, would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 70th birthday. An artist whose brilliance and creativity reshaped the possibilities of rock music, he left a considerable space in the world of guitar and beyond when he passed. Yet his spirit continues to live on through the songs he wrote, the records he cut, and the countless lives he influenced.

Dark Shadow Recording is thrilled to announce the release of Laura Orshaw’s new single, “Red Bandana”, a bluegrass reimagining of Merle Haggard’s classic hit. The single features a remarkable collaboration with the acclaimed Canadian bluegrass band, The Slocan Ramblers, marking a milestone moment in both their careers.

Wryn (they/them) is an avant/folk singer-songwriter based in Lompoc, a small city north of Santa Barbara, CA. During a period of deep transformation that began four years ago, Wryn embarked on a journey that brought outward changes to their moniker, sound, and gender identity. This reinvention, both in sound and spirit, became the ethos of their new album, aptly titled Shapes, set for release in 2025 on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records.

Veteran Los Angeles bassist and composer Derek Frank, widely recognized for his work with Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, and Air Supply, will bring his instrumental band back to the NAMM Show on January 24th in Anaheim, CA; The Alibi on March 2nd in Telluride, CO; The Baked Potato on March 27th in Studio City, CA; and the Liberty Bar in Mammoth, CA, on March 28th and 29th. These performances are in support of his highly-praised third album, Origin Story. 

97.3 KBCO proudly announces a night of electrifying music featuring The Motet, joined by Cool Cool Cool, live at the Ogden Theatre (935 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218) on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 24, at 10:00 AM MT, with prices starting at $32.50 plus applicable service charges. Ages 16+ are welcome to this unforgettable evening of funk, soul, and groove.

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely announced his new album, Love and Freedom, set for release on February 7 via Rack ‘Em Records / Thirty Tigers. With nearly 25 albums under his belt, the prolific Texas native returns with a timely collection of songs written by Ely and some of his musical heroes, including Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Woody Guthrie. Along with the announcement, Ely released a new single, “Shake ‘Em Up,” which he describes as “an ode to dice games in the Wild West.”

Craig Finn has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album, Always Been, arriving via Tamarac Recordings/Thirty Tigers on Friday, April 4. Pre-orders and pre-saves are available now.