Announced today, West Asheville will bring together four of music's most creative and talented minds Thursday, July 18 when the Grey Eagle hosts a spontaneous super-jam featuring bassist Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers), his brother and keyboardist Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi Trucks Band), pedal steel phenom Roosevelt Collier (Lee Boys) and local legend, drummer Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit).

Internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembel heads to Nigeria next week - bringing his jaw dropping talent, palpable musical rapport with His Band, and vivid and textured compositions to life at a variety of unique public and private performances and workshops as part of the U.S.

In anticipation of the release of their 5th studio album, Ballyhoo! surprised their fans today with a full album stream of Pineapple Grenade via ARTISTdirect - one week prior to the official release on June 25th.

The AmericanaramA Tour has now added four packs of tickets for its Wednesday, June 26th show aty Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.  Festival Lawn 4-Packs are going for $75.00 and Reserved Seat 4-Packs are now just $125.00.  That’s 4 tickets to this fantastic concert all for one low price.  It’s a steal of a deal!  AmericanaramA Festival of Music features performances by Bob Dylan and His Band , Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Bob Weir (in an acoustic set).To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or onl

Blues-rock band JD & The Straight Shot have announced that they will be opening for music legends the Eagles on the "History of the Eagles" tour this July. The tour kicks off on July 6 in Louisville, KY with 12 concerts scheduled through July 25.

Putumayo, the label behind some of the world’s most loved music compilations, is pleased to release the newest albums in their American roots music series today, June 18th, 2013. Acoustic America, and companion children’s album American Playground, offer an acoustic taste of North America’s rich musical heritage. With the release of these albums, Putumayo also celebrates their two-decade long history of presenting diverse musical offerings from around the world.

Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have received no shortage of kudos since they first recorded together five years ago. Ray Manzarek’s signature keyboard sound was a cornerstone of The Doors - one of the most iconic rock bands of the 60’s. An inductee into the R&R Hall of Fame - he certainly needs no introduction. In the pantheon of music, The Doors’ music continues to be one of the most revered rock song catalogs of any band.

A passionate fan base and strong environmental commitment propelled Fruition as winners of a first-ever contest designed to reward up-and-coming bands with the resources needed to go green on tour. The Portland-based group won the Brita Bottle Free Bands contest, an effort to encourage environmentally friendly touring created by water-filtration company Brita and environmental non-profit REVERB.

Upon first listening to Caroline Rose’s America Religious (releasing July 2), I found it fresh and catchy. On my second listen, I settled in and it opened up to me – or I to it. In the lyrics I found political and social commentary nestled into the metaphors, and a little bit more of a lead foot as I drove down the road. I found a friend in her music; one who thinks similarly to me and who cares about the big picture and all its little breath-beings.

The members of Dark Star Orchestra have expanded the curriculum for the first ever DSO High School Retreat!