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Dar Stellabotta’s “Into Thin Air” Finds Power in Three Chords and the Truth

Dar Stellabotta’s “Into Thin Air” Finds Power in Three Chords and the Truth

Washington D.C. based musician Dar Stellabotta returns with Into Thin Air, a nine-track collection that captures the heart of her one-woman blues rock style. Built entirely on the raw power of her homemade cigar box guitar and Farmer foot drum, Stellabotta creates a sound that’s emotional, and unmistakably her own. Released on translucent orange vinyl… Continue reading Dar Stellabotta’s “Into Thin Air” Finds Power in Three Chords and the Truth

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Ava Franks’ “Every Day” Turns Indie Pop Into Pure Sunshine

Ava Franks’ “Every Day” Turns Indie Pop Into Pure Sunshine

Ava Franks New York City indie pop artist Ava Franks delivers a heartfelt and uplifting track with her new single, “Every Day.” Produced in collaboration with acclaimed multi-platinum producers Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta. The song wraps listeners in a lush, acoustic guitar-driven sound that pairs beautifully with Franks’ warm, luminous vocals. Her voice moves… Continue reading Ava Franks’ “Every Day” Turns Indie Pop Into Pure Sunshine

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Laney Jones and the Spirits Roar with Heart and Soul on Self-Titled Debut

Laney Jones and the Spirits Roar with Heart and Soul on Self-Titled Debut

Laney Jones and the Spirits | photo by Rachel Weber Nashville’s soulful rock collective, Laney Jones and the Spirits, have announced their long-awaited self-titled debut album, set for release on November 20, 2025. Fronted by Jones and rounded out by her husband Brian Dowd, along with Carson Lystad and Glen Hruska, Laney Jones and the… Continue reading Laney Jones and the Spirits Roar with Heart and Soul on Self-Titled Debut

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David Nelson and Company Celebrate NRPS with a Hippie Sock Hop in Marin County

David Nelson and Company Celebrate NRPS with a Hippie Sock Hop in Marin County

David Nelson | Fairfax, CA | November 9th, 2025 | photos by Gabriel David Barkin David Nelson, founding member of the New Riders of the Purple Sage (NRPS), assembled an all-star cast of musicians in Marin County this weekend to celebrate the music of his seminal psychedelic bluegrass band. The Fairfax Pavilion hosted the hippie… Continue reading David Nelson and Company Celebrate NRPS with a Hippie Sock Hop in Marin County

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The Motet Channels Jamiroquai’s Futuristic Funk at the Brooklyn Bowl

The Motet Channels Jamiroquai’s Futuristic Funk at the Brooklyn Bowl

The Motet | Brooklyn Bowl | October 30, 2025 | photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave The Motet has become a staple of modern funk, powered by intricate horn lines, soulful vocals, and deep grooves in the jam scene. They performed a special Jamiroquai-themed show as their Halloween costume for four nights only. The legendary Brooklyn Bowl… Continue reading The Motet Channels Jamiroquai’s Futuristic Funk at the Brooklyn Bowl

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50 Years of Thunder Rolls with Stu Allen, Scarlet Rivera and Friends

50 Years of Thunder Rolls with Stu Allen, Scarlet Rivera and Friends

Stu Allen | Mill Valley, CA | November 6th, 2025 | photos by Gabriel David Barkin The storytellers inform us that one day in 1975, Bob Dylan stepped out of his limo to chat with a young redheaded woman he’d spotted carrying a violin case across a Greenwich Village street. On a Dylanesque whim, she… Continue reading 50 Years of Thunder Rolls with Stu Allen, Scarlet Rivera and Friends

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Greensky Bluegrass comes home to mark 25 years

Greensky Bluegrass comes home to mark 25 years

Greensky Bluegrass rocks Chicago’s K-Wings Stadium with 25 years of tight harmonies, high-energy jams, and hometown celebration.

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Melvin Seals & JGB at Aggie Theatre on Halloween Eve

Melvin Seals & JGB at Aggie Theatre on Halloween Eve

Melvin Seals & JGB | Aggie Theatre | Fort Collins, CO | October 30th, 2025 | photos by Backstage Flash On the eve of Halloween in Northern Colorado, Melvin Seals and JGB brought their unearthly A-game to a costume-clad audience at the Aggie Theatre. The merry prankster-laden vibes that filled the room had a nostalgic… Continue reading Melvin Seals & JGB at Aggie Theatre on Halloween Eve

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Squeaky Feet and Dizgo Bring Cosmic Energy to The Brooklyn Monarch

Squeaky Feet and Dizgo Bring Cosmic Energy to The Brooklyn Monarch

The Brooklyn Monarch hosted two powerhouse bands, Squeaky Feet and Dizgo, for a night that was equal parts funk, rock, and galactic exploration on October 24, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY. Split between the two acts, the show unfolded like one long sonic journey, and proved why both groups have become standouts in the modern jam… Continue reading Squeaky Feet and Dizgo Bring Cosmic Energy to The Brooklyn Monarch

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Boo-Grass Brings Spooky Bluegrass to Niles, MI

Boo-Grass Brings Spooky Bluegrass to Niles, MI

River Valley Rangers | photo(s) by: Dan Ward The evening has grown cold and dark rain clouds fill the fall sky. Off a rural side street just outside Niles, Michigan, a gathering of bluegrass fans has assembled for Blooming Bus Farms’ “Boo-Grass.” The venue owners have pulled out all the stops to create a spooky… Continue reading Boo-Grass Brings Spooky Bluegrass to Niles, MI

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