The little festival that could, Rhythms on the Rio 2017, did it once again, bringing a stellar lineup and unmatched Colorado hospitality to a welcoming festival audience. This year’s fest started out overcast and chilly (we are in monsoon season, after all), with the promise of rain. But none of that dampened anyone’s spirits.

Fueled by a global span of influences and inspiration, Out Of Nations is a band that looks to break down the preconceived limitations of music and geography. The six-piece band provides an eclectic mix of electronica, funk, pop, jazz, rock, and spins elements of traditional music from Latin and Arab countries. The band is based out of the artistically-surging Berlin, Germany. With no two members sharing a nationality, Out of Nations look to combine a wide range of creative influences with a forward-thinking touch.

Evanoff's growth has been exponential in the last year, playing festivals from Electric Forest to Euphoria, and their new single Crowd Control shows no sign of them slowing down. The three piece "Dream Rock" act from Denver, Colorado seamlessly blends rock, funk and electronic in a unique way that really sets them apart from the growing live electronic scene.

What’s in a name? Sometimes nothing, and sometimes everything.  In the case of The Freeway Revival, the latter certainly seems to ring true. Theirs is music that was born from the energy and the spirit that comes from a life spent on the road, and the packed tour schedule they have maintained since their inception has strengthened their sound- a healthy mix of guitar driven soul and rock n roll with a flare of psychedelic, complimented by four part vocal harmonies.

With the release of her acclaimed third album "New Vintage," an audiophile vinyl best-of LP "Top Shelf," and her New York solo debut at the Metropolitan Room , Texas songbird Laura Ainsworth is breathing fresh new life into the growing retro jazz/lounge genre.

Fusing the sounds of Soul, Reggae, and Hip-Hop, White Tiger Society bursts onto the music scene with a rotating cast of talent led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dajla “The White Tigress” and Grammy Award-winning engineer/producer Comissioner Gordon Williams. It’s a movement with a shared interest in classic songwriting, live instrumentation, and solid production made evident on the official debut single “Why” featuring Stephen Marley.

WE BANJO 3, a virtuosic, innovative quartet from Galway, Ireland, will perform at Four Corners Folk Festival in Pagosa Springs on the main stage on Sunday, September 3rd at 3:30 p.m. Festival pricing applies. For more information call 877-472-4672 or visit https://www.folkwest.com/fourcornersfolkfestival.

Sounding Arrow is the first solo project from Scott Kinnebrew, singer and lead guitarist of roots rockers Truth & Salvage Co., and former ringleader of Smoky Mountain indie faves Scrappy Hamilton. Sounding Arrow’s new album Loving Is Breathing is set to release on September 22, 2017, on California Country Records.

Mike Gordon's fifth solo studio album, OGOGO, is now available for pre-order from Phish Dry Goods and Mike's Store (on purple vinyl and CD). The first singles from the record, "Steps" and "Victim" are streaming now via Spotify and YouTube.

Oriel Poole has dropped her debut EP, Sunday, charged with themes of personal inspiration and the pursuit of inner desires. Throughout each track, her unique vocal tone shines through, helping to express her deepest thoughts and emphasize her personal experiences. Her first full offering to the world, Sunday is now available to download or stream worldwide from your favorite digital source.