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Is Mark Stoffel best thought of as a creative, sophisticated mandolin player or as a composer of creative, sophisticated tunes? The answer, of course, is “yes,” and the latest proof can be heard on his latest single for Mountain Home Music Company, “Barnyard Funk.”

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From the shimmering opening notes of his first solo recording, many listeners will get a familiar feeling hearing Mark Thackway’s music. One of Toronto’s premiere guitarists, Thackway is best known within Canada’s jam band community for leading two of its pioneering groups of the 1980s and ‘90s, The Other One and Days Of You.

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Spafford, the dynamic jam band known for their unparalleled improvisational prowess, took the stage at Charleston Pour House on November 15, delivering an unforgettable show that left the crowd in awe. The highlight of the evening was the debut of the 19-minute epic, "Duncan's Uncle."

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New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based Americana/Folk band, South For Winter, is excited to announce the release of single “Wintersleep (Southern Lights)”; the third single released from their upcoming concept album, Of Sea and Sky, which is a follow-up to their critically-acclaimed debut album, Luxumbra. This album was produced by multi GRAMMY award-winner, Matt Leigh (Willie Nelson, Sister Sadie)

British blues-rock virtuoso Joanne Shaw Taylor adds a sultry twist to her repertoire with the release of "Wild Love," the latest single from her eagerly anticipated album, due out next year. Brimming with bluesy undertones and an infectious energy, the track showcases Joanne's signature guitar licks against a backdrop of dynamic drums and bass.

Asheville’s Holler Choir has announced it will deliver its debut record, Songs Before They Write Themselves on January 12. An addendum to its widely-celebrated 2022 EP, Mountain Air, the fast-rising string band is poised to reach the masses with the unveiling of its first full-length collection. Ahead of the forthcoming release, the group has shared its bluegrass-tinged take on Nirvana’s hit song, “Heart Shaped Box,” out today on all digital streaming platforms.

Blues Rock ‘n’ Roll journeyman Alastair Greene is pleased to announce he has signed a multi-record deal with celebrated blues giant Ruf Records. The legendary label will be releasing Greene’s sixth studio album (his eleventh overall) in the Spring of 2024.

Back to the Valley, the new album from Appalachian folk-rockers Low Water Bridge Band, finds the Virginia sextet deepening their sense of home and sharpening their musical skillset with tight harmonies, well-crafted tunes, and ferocious instrumental breaks. A fitting follow-up to their last LP, Midnight in Virginia, this new ten-song collection represents the band’s graduation from barnstorming clubs in the Shenandoah Valley to playing festival stages along the East Coast.

Renowned for their rousing and mesmerizing live performances, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is releasing their critically acclaimed live album Down In Texas ’71 as a limited edition 2-LP “Yellow Rose of Texas” colored disc set today, November 17, exclusively through retailer Barnes & Noble.

The iconic Celtic punk rockers Flogging Molly are set to bring their electrifying live performance to the historic Boulder Theater on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, as a part of their 'Road to Rebellion' tour. The band, known for their raucous live shows, will share the stage with special guests Amigo the Devil, and Gen and The Degenerates.

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