Celebrating nearly five decades of musical friendship, JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI have collaborated on music for the first time!  Releasing tomorrow, Friday, March 29, “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” showcases the unmatched synergy between these two legendary guitarists as they seamlessly trade solo sections throughout the nearly six-minute opus! Teaming up with Satch and Vai on the track are Eric Caudieux on keyboards, who also served as co-producer the song, with the rhythmic backbone provided by Matt Chamberlain on drums and Matt Bissonette on bass.

In Rutherford County’s Forest City, NC growing up, a young Wyndham Baird heard his mother and grandmother sing old Baptist hymns like “Abide With Me,” arranged in four-part harmony in church. But his life changed when he saw Doc Watson in concert at MerleFest at twelve years old. At that moment, he saw a world of folk and blues music before him.

For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia public radio station WXPN-FM 88.5 will support local musicians and local record stores by offering a new 12-inch vinyl LP it has curated and produced just for Record Store Day.

Mo Lowda & the Humble, the critically acclaimed indie rock outfit known for their captivating live performances and self-produced records, are thrilled to announce the release of their fourth studio album, a self-titled masterpiece, on March 3, 2023. Preceded by five engaging singles, this latest work marks a significant milestone in the band's ever-evolving journey, pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic landscapes.

The New Mastersounds, a venerable powerhouse in the modern funk and soul scene, are set to electrify the Fox Theatre with their transcendent sound on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Celebrating over two decades of musical innovation and evolution, the band continues to enchant audiences with their dynamic performances and groundbreaking recordings.

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On the Ocean Weekend, the beloved music festival curated by the iconic band Guster is set to return to Portland for its 6th unforgettable weekend of music, fan experiences, and local flavor. Taking place from Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th,  this year's lineup is sure to delight fans of all ages. Discounted early bird tickets go on sale Friday, April 5th at Noon at www.ontheoceanfest.com.

Yarn, headed by songwriter Blake Christiana, is back with a new album, Born, Blessed, Grateful, & Alive, out July 26 via Symphonic Distribution. It's been eight years since the NC-via NYC roots rockers have treated fans to a new studio album. Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive finds Christiana getting his groove back, and the title reflects accepting — and being grateful — for what you do have. Guests include members of Railroad Earth, Infamous Stringdusters, and others.

After a record-breaking 2023 with over 70,000 fans from across the U.S. in attendance, Rocklahoma returns Friday, August 30, Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 to Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma--just outside Tulsa--with its biggest lineup yet!

Bursting forth in a bouquet of dreamlike hooks, choral vocals and Moog pitch-bends, Magic Fig’s self-titled, recorded debut proves that the technicolor heart of San Francisco’s psychedelic lineage is still beating and as vivid as ever. Due May 17 on Ethan P. Miller's impeccably curated Silver Current Records, the album's first single "Goodbye Suzy" (Listen Here) and its accompanying video are out today (Watch Here).

Morningstar Music Productions is thrilled to be collaborating with Opry Entertainment Group, Opry Store and Opry.com for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins as they will be the main selling channel for a variety of physical packages, including vinyl albums, limited edition numbered vinyl, and orange color vinyl and CDs.