In the Bleak Midwinter, snow has fallen—snow on snow—and the sun hides behind the grey clouds for days at a time. The mind wanders to tropical coasts with warm sunshine and green vegetation, preferably with calm waves lapping on the shore. Bands have been putting on winter concerts in the sunnier climes for years, but what about the rest of us? We forlorn fans who do not possess the time or considerable funds to attend such a show—are we destined to trudge through the snow wanting for spring? And what of our favorite bands confined to cramped indoor venues till the sun returns to the sky?

There are certain bonds in life—deep, unwavering connections—that call us back no matter how far we roam. For Ross Flora, that bond is with his dog, Sadie Mae, whose unconditional love inspired his latest single, “Home Bound,” out March 7. Drawing influence from the radiant optimism of “Blue Sky” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Home Bound” is about finding solace, joy, and purpose in the embrace of those who ground us. It’s more than a melody; it’s a heartfelt meditation on what it truly means to belong.

Mattie Schell is at the forefront of Americana music's new crop of artists. An equally powerful singer and songwriter, Mattie deftly blends the lived-in honesty of roots music with the raw, emotional power of soul, creating a sound that has roots in tradition but is proudly and uniquely her own. A frequent performer with the Allman Betts Family Revival and a founding member of the beloved St.

Sonic wanderer and time traveler Luke Tyler Shelton today releases his fifth single “Hell Of A Ride” via Concord Records. Recorded with a full band at Sound Studios in Hollywood alongside Shooter Jennings and Jonathan Wilson, Shelton set out to create a sound that is less produced and more authentic. The result is soul-soothing rock-and-roll at a windows-down, cruising pace.

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new faculty hires in the Jazz & Contemporary Media (JCM) department, as well as a newly endowed concerts series, all serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Crucial Reggae Sundays returns for its highly anticipated 5th season of free reggae music at the historic Bandshell in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Running most Sundays from March through mid-November, the series is family-friendly and offers an unforgettable afternoon of live performances and DJ sets, all at no cost to attendees.

CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) maintains a rich history of classic country and bluegrass albums and is honoring several of these legacy releases by remastering them and making them available in new formats for the first time ever. Out today, February 21, for the first time ever on CD and digital, the 1981 classic title The Clayton McMichen Story features a star-studded cast of musicians–country and bluegrass legends Merle Travis, Mac Wiseman and Joe Maphis, alongside Jackson D.

With the Dead Boys’ first all-new album in over 40 years drawing closer every day, Cleopatra Records continue preparing for its release with the latest in a series of deep dives inside the Cleveland punks’ archive… the night that the Dead Boys became, for one show only, the Dead Dolls.
 
With regular drummer Johnny Blitz hospitalized following a murderous street attack, and in desperate need of funds for his medical costs, guitarist Cheetah Chrome conceived a benefit show at the band’s regular hang-out, CBGBs.
 

The seventh annual FestForums conference kicked off on February 12th at the historic Miramonte Hotel in Santa Barbara. The location offered a stunning backdrop overlooking East Beach and the Santa Barbara pier. The festival began in 2015 and was conceived by longtime resident Laurie Kirby, a former entertainment lawyer. After a few years off during the pandemic, the festival has become an annual Santa Barbara event.

The Swamp Blues are alive and well in Louisiana and what better source to report on the Blues than Louisiana’s very own multi-Blues Music Award-winner and Grammy nominee Kenny Neal, who’s releasing his new single, “Devil’s In The Delta,” along with his son, Micah Willis, on February 28th from Verdict Music. “Devil’s In The Delta” is being distributed by The Orchard.