Today, five-time GRAMMY winner Keb’ Mo’ released a live performance video for the contemplative and optimistic “Marvelous To Me” from his critically acclaimed new album Good To Be out now via Rounder Records. Keb’ Mo’ is currently in the midst of a European tour and will kick off a US tour this June, including a number of dates supporting Sheryl Crow. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit KebMo.com.

Today, the GRAMMY-nominated alternative blues/hip-hop artist G. Love has shared the official music video for his new single “Laughing In The Sunshine,” the next preview from his upcoming album Philadelphia Mississippi, due out June 24 via Philadelphonic Records/Thirty Tigers. The breezy new track which was featured by American Songwriter is a serotonin-boosting ode to loyalty and friendship.

Today, drummer, vocalist, and composer Bryan Carter released his rendition of the Burt Bacharach & Carol Beyer Seger-penned composition “Making Love.” The song is the third single from Carter’s upcoming LP I Believe, due out June 2022 via La Reserve Records. Jazziz called the song “Quote.”

Listen to “Making Love” by Bryan Carter

The unprecedented success of A Message from The People made 1972 a seminal year for Ray Charles.  Also recorded that same year was the previously unreleased Ray Charles Live In Stockholm 1972, just discovered in 2021. This recording captures Charles at the height of his powers in one of his best live recordings ever.

The Cactus Blossoms performed their hit single “Hey Baby” from their critically-acclaimed album One Day on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic Series. The Americana duo of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum is currently on tour and will be performing at Stagecoach Festival on April 29. See below for a complete list of tour dates.

Watch: The Cactus Blossoms Perform “Hey Baby” For The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Sir Tom Jones announced his first North American tour in many years following the release Surrounded By Time - The Hourglass Edition, out now via BMG. The tour will kick off on September 9 in Atlantic City, NJ and will make stops in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Los Angeles and more. Tickets are on sale now. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit TomJones.com

Singer songwriter Jackson Browne will perform a special benefit concert with his band for the new Kingdom County Productions (KCP) film, “Lost Nation,” on Monday, July 11 at the Flynn Center for the Arts in Burlington, VT.  Showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale this Friday, April 22 at 10 AM local time at the Flynn Center box office (https://www.flynnvt.org/Events). For more information visit www.jacksonbrowne.com.
 

Bay Area-based Monophonics released “Love You Better,” the second single from their upcoming full-length Sage Motel (out May 13th via Colemine Records). The world's premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. A place where folks experience the highs and lows of human existence.

Today Petaluma Records released the official video for “Knockin’” featuring Ledisi, George Porter Jr, Ian Neville, and Ivan Neville. The new recording is the sixth single unveiled from the upcoming soundtrack release Take Me To The River: New Orleans. The music video for “Knockin’” features footage taken from the forthcoming feature documentary film Take Me To The River: New Orleans, which celebrates the undeniable musical history, heritage, legacy, culture, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana.

Ray Charles’ Tangerine Records has announced today that it is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of one of Charles most important and impactful albums; A Message from The People. This special remastered 50th Anniversary edition of the landmark recording, will be available June 17th on Vinyl, CD and all streaming services for the first time in more than 10 years.