OMAD Records is excited to announce the release of Make a Joyful Noise, a festive new compilation of holiday tracks featuring a range of OMAD artists, including Moby Grape co-founder Peter Lewis and Academy Award-winning songwriter John DeNicola, out November 22, 2024. This unique collection captures the season’s heartfelt warmth with an eclectic mix of indie, alternative, folk, and soul sounds.

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The Recording Academy has announced the 2025 GRAMMY® Award nominees, and Sue Foley has earned a coveted nomination for “Best Traditional Blues Album” for her critically acclaimed solo acoustic album, ONE GUITAR WOMAN, released on Stony Plain Records. Setting aside her renowned “Pinky” Telecaster, Foley crafted a unique, intimate tribute with a single nylon-stringed Flamenco guitar, her powerful voice, and an undeniable passion for honoring the influential women who paved the way for her musical journey.

Craft Recordings is proud to unveil the next installment in its acclaimed Small Batch series—a meticulously crafted reissue of the Bill Evans Trio’s final studio LP, Explorations. Arriving December 13, Explorations marks the seventh installment in the series, which has previously spotlighted jazz luminaries such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk.

Mike Schikora is a Texas troubadour who embodies the essence of a Renaissance Man with his diverse interests, self-sufficient pioneer lifestyle, and numerous talents. The singer/songwriter, craftsman, and horseman delivers a powerful rendition of the classic carol “O Holy Night,” infusing it with a unique touch resonating deeply this holiday season.

The countdown is on—just under a month remains until the highly anticipated Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway show at The Fillmore on December 7! Tickets are selling quickly, so secure yours now to ensure a place at this unforgettable evening.

Salt Lake City-based, beloved purveyors of bluegrass, skiing, and quirky outfits, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys have released their self-titled album via Americana Vibes. While the band has steadily released material since 2018, the new nine-track album exemplifies a capstone effort, showcasing the raucous energy of their early success merged with carefully curated, mature solos and well-honed compositions. Listen to the new album HERE.

RiverWonderGrass is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that invigorates the spirit and reconnects the soul to nature through music, whitewater, and friendship. RWG is a multi-day journey through the awe-inspiring canyons of wild Utah, where dinosaurs and outlaws once roamed, all while you’re enveloped in the melodies of the best Americana, bluegrass, and roots music.

RWG is excited to officially announce the 2025 dates and participating artists.

2025 YAMPA RIVER TRIPS

John Mailander’s Forecast is thrilled to announce their new album, Let The World In, set for independent release on January 24, 2025, and available on CD, vinyl, and digitally. Forecast is a Nashville-based collective of visionary musicians led by acclaimed performer, producer, composer, educator, and recording artist John Mailander, celebrated for his distinct voice on the fiddle, mandolin, and other stringed instruments.

Sister Sadie always meant to push boundaries when they came together as an all-female crew of bluegrass icons in 2012. Musically, personally and perceptually, they were on the cutting edge, earning a 2020 IBMA Entertainer of the Year, three successive Vocal Group of the Year and other wins and a Grammy nomination for Sister Sadie II; but they were always more about the fellowship.

On December 11th, Boulder Theater will transform into a breathtaking underwater world with Ocean Bloom, an immersive live visual and music experience brought to life by Conscious Roots.