Jalbatross is the musical alias of veteran guitarist Ryan Jalbert, the longtime funky strummer for Denver based funk group, The Motet. For his debut album, the guitarist recruited his bandmate Joey Porter (keys), brother Colin Jalbert (drums) and longtime friend Tim Philpott (bass) for a batch of instrumental tunes displaying Jalbert’s original composition and production.

On Friday, November 11, Alligator Records will release JJ Grey & Mofro's 2007 label debut, Country Ghetto, on vinyl LP for the very first time. 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of Country Ghetto, the best-selling album of Grey's career. The LP will feature all original music and artwork from the 2007 CD. Country Ghetto was the first of five albums Grey cut for Alligator.

Friday night, Les Claypool brought his dastardly creation Bastard Jazz to Boulder Theater and for the lucky 850 who got tickets to the sold-out show, many left the building awe struck, jaw dropped, and looking for more.

Warner Music [Sony Music outside Europe] today announced the upcoming release of Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ on Deluxe Gatefold, CD, LP, Blu-ray and SACD. The individual versions will be available on September 16, 2022 with the Deluxe version available from October 7, 2022. This is the first time the album will have been available on 5.1 Surround Sound.
 

PDX singer-songwriter Shawn Brown has released his newest single “Find Another Way” along with details on his upcoming EP, entitled ‘The Rain Parade’.The 6 song release is set to drop on 8/19 and “Find Another Way” is available today on Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms.

Soul-infused guitarist, songwriter, producer, Jon Butcher (Axis, Barefoot Servants) energetic rock guitarist and songwriter Sal Baglio (The Amplifier Heads, Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes, The Stompers), and legendary singer-songwriter, Allen Estes have joined forces to form a rock, soul, acoustic and blues infused trio that highlight the strengths of each of these celebrated musicians.

Ben Zucker has been called a “master of improvisation” (IMPOSE Magazine), “more than a little bit remarkable” (Free Jazz Blog), and “one of those annoying people who can do lots of things really well” (We Need No Swords).

Today, legendary psychedelic country rock band New Riders of the Purple Sage, whose original lineup included several members of the Grateful Dead, announced their new live album Lyceum ‘72 will be released on September 23, 2022 via Omnivore Recordings.

“The last night of the Grateful Dead’s 1972 European tour was memorable for a host of reasons, and prime amongst them, was the fun fact that the whole extended musical ‘family’ of the Grateful Dead was reunited at the London gig in the Lyceum Ballroom just off the Strand....”

Relentless Beats has announced phase 02 of its Goldrush: Neon Dreams lineup, taking place October 07-09, 2022, at Phoenix Raceway, 20 minutes from Downtown Phoenix. A high-voltage indicator of what fans can expect, phase 02 includes Austin Millz; Bonnie X Clyde; Drezo; HE$H; Honeyluv; Jai Wolf; Joyryde; Lick; Tokimonsta; Troyboi; Versa; Yheti, and Yolanda Be Cool. Artists by day, including previously announced and local artist additions, are as follows:

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real have a new album out and they are touring across the country to sold out audiences and looking like they are having the times of their lives doing so. Last night in Fort Collins was no exception in the anticipation and excitement this band brings. They are not reinventing the wheel with their music, they are presenting it honestly, organic and raw, with sincerity and superb musicianship.