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Ever since the release of her first album ‘Hearing It First’ in 1980, Beth Nielsen Chapman has undoubtedly made her mark in music. Her body of work includes seven #1 hits and spans a diverse roster of legendary artists who have covered her songs including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Keb’ Mo and Elton John, and has often been featured in Film and T.V.

On the heels of appearances at Bourbon & Beyond and Americanafest, rock and roll truth teller S.G. Goodman continues her buzzy year with her first ever headline tour, which will stop in NYC, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago, in addition to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco, and Ohana Festival in Dana Point, CA. Goodman is touring in support of her critically acclaimed sophomore album Teeth Marks, which garnered praise from Pitchfork, The New York Times, NPR and many more.

Heavy and western rock band The Comancheros released their second single from their upcoming album Memphis to Mexico, titled "Happy Birthday to Me," available on all streaming and download services. With a rocking and unfortunately relatable chorus that's written for those who hate their special day. the track makes it obvious that The Comancheros know their audience and don’t hold anything back.

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The Chieftains are the superstars of traditional Celtic music, playing around the world and recording with everyone from Mick Jagger to Luciano Pavarotti.  On September 2nd, the Owsley Stanley Foundation released The Foxhunt, recorded in 1973 (and also 1976) on the Chieftains’ first tour of America.

Nashville-based guitarist, singer, songwriter JD Simo today releases the first single “Mortgage On My Soul” from his upcoming LP Songs From The House of Grease, due out January 13, 2023. Pre-orders and pre-saves are available today here.

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It started with a bulletin board.

The Grateful Dead are bringing their live concert experience back to cinemas worldwide for the 2022 Meet-Up At The Movies, and tickets for the limited screenings are now on sale! Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Europe '72 tour, this year's Meet-Up brings to the big screen the previously unreleased Tivoli Concert Hall performance from 4/17/72.

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Acclaimed musician and scholar Jake Blount’s highly-anticipated new album, The New Faith, is out today on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as part of their African American Legacy series. Stream/purchase HERE.

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Veteran South African rocker Steve Louw announces his sophomore solo release Thunder and Rain, available November 11, 2022 through BFD / The Orchard, with the release of the first single and title track today.

Bach’s Daughter Presents Eve, An Opera on October 28, 2022, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during the final weekend of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Eve, An Opera is a multi-genre opera featuring original music, vocals, and dance that explores women’s exploitation, liberation, and healing.

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