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After its highly successful run of 25 film festivals—winning 11 awards including Documentary of the Year from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities—feature-length documentary Roots of Fire has found a home with distributor, First Run Features, and is set for a streaming and physical release on May 7th.

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and Vibee, the Live Nation-founded music-led destination experience company, have announced Boots on the Water, a five-day honky tonk adventure on the high seas sailing February 8-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem. First Round Pre-sale Signups are open now through March 31 at 11:59 pm (ET).

Breakout Nashville star Maggie Antone will join forces with Kat Hasty for their “Lonestars & Lovers Tour” this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Lexington’s The Burl, Decatur’s Eddie’s Attic, Charlotte’s Amos’ Southend, Indianapolis’ HI-FI Indy and Newport’s The Southgate House Revival-Sanctuary. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Prog Legends Nektar To Release “Journey To The Other Side - Live At The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” Through Deko Entertainment As A Fitting Tribute To Late Drummer & Founding Member Ron Howden

In the vibrant culinary landscape of Denver, a city known for its dynamic food scene, one name stands out with a melody that resonates beyond the kitchen: Chef Justin Cucci. A Manhattan native with a lineage steeped in the restaurant industry, Cucci embarked on a gastronomic journey that has led him to the forefront of the Denver dining scene. His ensemble of eateries, under the Edible Beats banner, harmonizes the flavors of innovation, sustainability, and a profound love for music, particularly the Grateful Dead.

Widely known as a visionary in the independent book publishing world for over 40 years, esteemed former Publisher and CEO, Charlie Winton, is now in a new chapter of life. He continues exploring his creative passion and announces the March 1 release of his third and most ambitious album, Eternal Light.
 

World champion surfer and Hawaiian musician Makua Rothman today releases his new single “HOOKED” via Regime Music Group. The rhythmic song layers lyrics of self destruction and redemption over an easy island ambiance courtesy of Sister Nancy’s legendary backing track, “Bam Bam.” Listen HERE.   

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].

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.

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.

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