Joanne Shaw Taylor, the acclaimed blues-rock guitarist, has once again captivated audiences with her latest single, "Someone Like You," a stunning reinterpretation of Van Morrison’s classic song. In "Someone Like You," Taylor embarks on a journey of discovery, exploring themes of love, longing, and the serendipitous search for a soulmate. Her rendition offers a fresh yet timeless take on Morrison’s original, highlighting her skill in navigating the depths of soul and blues music.

Fresh off a West Coast tour including Hollywood’s storied club The Viper Room’s acoustic lounge, New Orleans-based Father Ron and Friends, a folk/Americana band, are celebrating The Great American Folk Songbook the March 15 digital release of new album "Forever The Seasons" [Louisiana Red Hot Records].

On the heels of their national bluegrass chart-topping and Emmy-Award winning instrumental collaboration “Foggy Morning Breaking,” banjoists Alison Brown and Steve Martin return with “Bluegrass Radio.” The new single ticks all the boxes for a bluegrass favorite, including a flashy twin banjo solo from Brown and Martin, lyrics that reflect Martin’s wry sense of humor and top-flight performances from some of the most iconic players in bluegrass music.

Watch Alison, Steve and the band recording "Bluegrass Radio" below:

Wanderer is the long-awaited new solo album from Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth Moody, founding and current member of Billboard-charting and JUNO-award winning folk trio, The Wailin’ Jennys. Open-tuned guitars (inspired by Moody’s heroes, Joni Mitchell and Laura Marling), provide the backdrop for soaring pedal steel and the otherworldly vocals and the intricate harmonies we've come to expect from Moody.

“Mr. Guitar,” the first single from the upcoming multi-artist album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOODBYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins, has been released today (Friday, March 15) to all streaming platforms via Morningstar Music Productions, with distribution worldwide by MVD Entertainment (see the track listing below.)  “Mr.

Brooklyn singer/songwriter and Grammy-nominated artist, Leslie Mendelson has released her evocative new single, “Other Girls” from her forthcoming album, After the Party. Stream/buy “Other Girls” HERE

“I first met Molly Tuttle at Shasta Camp in northern California,” recalls banjo master and ringleader of the upcoming Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs, Tony Trischka. “There were three banjo teachers, myself and two others, and there was only one banjo student, Molly Tuttle.” It wasn’t long before Trischka invited Tuttle to be part of his Of A Winter’s Night holiday show where the group recorded an album by the same name at Levon Helm’s Barn in Woodstock, New York.

In the swirling mists of the jam rock universe, there's a beacon shining bright, pulsating with the deep, resonant vibes of Phil Lesh’s bass. As we orbit around the sun to mark his 84th trip this March 15th, 2024, we embark on a magic bus ride, not just through the spaces between notes, but through the heartbeats of a legacy that's more alive than ever, without ever saying it's a Kesey trip—but feeling it in every word.

Some of the most notable names in folk, Americana, and roots music history and their family members will attend the inaugural induction ceremony at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), Boston’s living music museum, inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre. Set for April 19 and 20, the Induction Ceremony weekend will include award presentations, live performances, tours, podcasts, interviews and more celebrating folk, Americana, and roots music. The events are not open to the public.

Americana singer/songwriter Clay Rose is (the front-man of the Boulder alt-country rock band Gasoline Lollipops) has been added as support for Elephant Revival's Two-Night Run in the Ivy Ballroom at Surf Hotel March 29th & 30th.