Today, The Louis Armstrong House Museum and Center announces the 2024 cohorts of their prestigious Armstrong Now Artist-in-Residence program. Following last year's residencies and inspired works from esperanza spalding, Amyra León and Antonio Brown, this season, three new exceptional artists have been selected to work with the institution.

Originally released in 1998, The Best of Friends marks a significant milestone in the illustrious career of blues legend John Lee Hooker. This seminal album highlights Hooker's late-career collaborations with an array of esteemed musicians including Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, and Bonnie Raitt. Twenty-five years later, the album remains a vivid testament to Hooker's enduring vitality and the deep respect he commanded from the musical community.

The Roamers bring a wealth of experience from their individual musical careers to this exciting new venture. Led by Matt Rice, a seasoned bass player and singer who has been a dedicated performer in the Los Angeles area for many years, the band offers a unique approach to making music. "We're a new band and we love playing together, but we’re more like a collective than a group," Rice explains.

Today, Grand Rapids, Michigan based indie rock band The Crane Wives share upbeat, introspective track and official video "Bitter Medicine" out everywhere now where the group embraces imperfection.

Paula Boggs Band is set to drop its highly anticipated live album, Live at Sweetwater Music Hall, on August 23rd, and the music world is buzzing with excitement. Adobe & Teardrops said, "The Seattle-based Americana band brings some New Orleans groove to the proceedings, proving that Boggs and her band have what it takes to wow a crowd with their music."

Today, breakout artist Sarah Kinsley unveils “Starling” — the second single to be released from her forthcoming album, Escaper, via Verve Forecast. Listen and share the song HERE. In anticipation, she shares the official music video for the track — watch and share HERE.

With shared love for the tradition of Renaissance and Folk-Rock music, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning lyricist and singer Candice Night founded Blackmore’s Night in 1997. They have been enchanting audiences around the world ever since.

New Orleans rock/blues sensation Eric Johanson returns to the U.S. after the latest of 25 highly acclaimed European shows so far in 2024 to resume his “Don’t Hold Back Tour,” supporting his chart-topping album, The Deep and the Dirty. Released last year on Ruf Records, the album soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues charts, showcasing Johanson's sharp songwriting and fiery fretwork.

The Underground Music Showcase (UMS), Colorado's premier music festival, is thrilled to return for its 24th year. This year, the fest plans to introduce a robust mental wellness initiative, an impressive enhancement to the festival’s mission-aligned achievements from previous years.

The 2024 Lowell Folk Festival kicks off at 6:15pm on Friday July 26th with the traditional Parade of Flags carried by local citizens who hail from around the world. This year Jorge Arce Comparsa Boricua will lead the Parade through the streets of downtown Lowell, MA to the opening ceremony at Boarding House Park.