All it took was a bit of simple mixology to connect the dots for Marie Borgman and Koda Kerl, better known as the founders of deep-roots-rock outfit Chamomile and Whiskey. One evening Borgman and Kerl, native musicians of Nelson County, Virginia, combined chamomile tea with Evan Williams bourbon whiskey for an evening libation. Upon taste, the duo decided that the combo of chamomile and whiskey perfectly embodied the music they’d been creating—thus, Chamomile and Whiskey was born.

Verve Records announces the release of a never-before-heard stellar live recording from the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. The Lost Berlin Tapes were recorded – incredibly in both mono and stereo – at Berlin’s Sportpalast on March 25, 1962 and finds Ella at the top of her game with a trio led by pianist Paul Smith, Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, and Stan Levey on drums.

The Lost Berlin Tapes will be released on Verve Records on October 2, 2020.

Gibson TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker’s award-winning, worldwide online network--features original series from the world’s best storytellers. Gibson TV has premiered the fourth episode of the series titled “THE COLLECTION”–which takes viewers on a deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists.

Higher Ground is pleased to announce Dark Star Orchestra will perform at the Higher Ground Drive-In Experience at the Champlain Valley Expo on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 and Sunday, October 4th, 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 11th at 11am ET.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 and Sunday October 4th, 2020

Higher Ground Drive-In Experience at the Champlain Valley Expo

GA $150 per vehicle

Gates 6:00PM, Show 7:00PM

In this week’s episode of Mighty SONG Writers, Rhett Miller sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Coming off his band Old 97s’ critically-acclaimed new album Twelfth, Miller covers Johnny Cash, Carole King, Otis Redding, and more, breaking down the songs and explaining their history, before ending with an Old 97’s classic.

Eight-time Blues Music Award-nominated singer/songwriter/cornetist Al Basile announces an audio play version of his new album, Last Hand, is being released to all streaming and downloading platforms via The Orchard.