Americana singer-songwriter Al Staehely is thrilled to announce his new album, Somewhere in West Texas to be released on June 30th via Quarto Valley Records.

As a preview, he has released the music video for his single “Something Good Is Gonna Happen” that is featured on CMT.com.

Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker fronting his own group (with 35 CD’s as a leader to date), or as afeatured sideman with, Stanley Turrentine and Jack McDuff, you know why Gary Giddins in the Village Voice called him "one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.”
 
Prime is Dave’s most recent recording and features his working trio of Jared Gold on organ and McClenty Hunter on drums. The trio recently opened up for Steely Dan’s 2002 summer tour.
 

Stewart Copeland, the influential drummer/founder of the seminal English rock band The Police and acclaimed composer in his own right, releases a dazzling reimagining today of The Police classic “Message In A Bottle.” Featuring vocals from Amy Keys; Carmel Helene; Ashley Támar; and taking daring new liberties in its instrumentation, “Message In A Bottle” arrives just ahead of the June 23rd (Shelter/BMG) release of Police Deranged for Orchestra.

Today, LA-based multi-instrumentalist rocker Graham Czach shares his genre-bending full length concept album Originalien out everywhere now via Ropeadope. Alongside the release of the full project, Czach shares the birth story of the album with the momentous track and video, "DOB 2023" out now.

With his brand new single, “Cash Carter Hill,” Tommy Prine uses a steadily growing cascade of couplets to paint a picture of growth and discovery, and eventually, a triumphant—and in this case, very rock and roll—crescendo on the other side of it all. “This song highlights my journey to create my own life and path as an artist as the son of a legendary sing-songwriter,” says Prine, ever conscious of the legacy his father—the late, great John Prine—left behind.

Blues-rock guitarist Eric Johanson is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his new album, The Deep and the Dirty, available via Ruf Records, on July 28th. Today, Johanson unveiled his latest video, "Don't Hold Back."

Celebrated musician Terry Gibbs, whose remarkable career spans over eight decades, is set to delight audiences once again with the release of his highly anticipated album, The Terry Gibbs Songbook. This momentous album, which pays homage to Gibbs' exceptional talent as both a composer and a vibraphone player, features 15 original songs, all penned by the jazz icon himself.

Pickathon has announced both the full Comedy Lineup and the Vinyl DJ Lineup, plus three new artists for the Music Lineup including rising acts Brittany Davis, Small Paul, and Cat Clyde. Seattle artist Brittany Davis broke out just recently with a powerful NPR "Tiny Desk at Home." They're wide-ranging musical perspective has been a revelation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Another Seattle artist, Small Paul features members of The Moondoggies and Chris King & The Gutterballs.

Chicago based band Henhouse Prowlers release their second single and title cut from their album Lead and Iron (September). The Bluegrass Situation premiered the accompanying MUSIC VIDEO on Wednesday morning. The song was written by the band's mandolinist, Jake Howard, who also sings the lead.

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The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame announced today the six inductees that will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony on October 19 at the Mooresville (N.C.) Performing Arts Center. The 2023 inductees are: