The INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have announced plans for an exciting two-night Halloween extravaganza at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium entitled BIG TOP HALLOWEEN.  Set for Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, the shows will feature special guests funky METERS and The Magic Beans (Friday night) and Keller Williams' Grateful Grass and The Lil' Smokies (Saturday night).  Fan pre-sale tickets go up today, July 12, and general on-sale is this Friday, July 15.

"We're thrilled to be joined by friends and legends for this year's Duster Halloween shows," says the band's Andy Hall.  "Two nights at the Fillmore - Denver. Dusters with funky METERS, and the Magic Beans on Friday, and Keller Williams' Grateful Grass and The Lil' Smokies on Saturday. This year's Halloween will be our biggest and baddest yet!”  The Infamous Stringdusters will serve as Williams' backing band as part of the Grateful Grass ensemble; they did the honors earlier this summer at the sold-out, 2200-seat Pisgah Brewing Company in North Carolina.    

The Grammy-nominated acoustic five-piece--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)--are touring in support of their widely acclaimed Ladies & Gentlemen album, which features all original Stringdusters songs with an array of standout female singers like Lee Ann Womack, Nicki Bluhm, Joss Stone and more.  The modern bluegrass virtuosos kicked off their summer tour with an epic show at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in early May, and have been on the road non-stop since.

The Stringdusters also recently were invited by Ryan Adams to support him at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and will join him again later this month at the Newport Folk Festival, along with Nicki Bluhm.  Check out Rolling Stone coverage here.

At Red Rocks, the band played to one of their biggest non-festival audiences ever and treated their fans to a 90-minute concert that included special guests LEE ANN WOMACK (on "I Believe" and "The Way I'm Living") and NICKI BLUHM ("See How Far You've Come," "Run To Heaven," "Somebody To Love and "Not Fade Away").  Both singers are featured on the new album Ladies & Gentlemen, which was released earlier this year (February 5, Compass Records) to much critical acclaim. 

In a recent live review, Jay Miller of the Patriot-Ledger (MA) said, "the main impression would come from the dazzling fretwork of the five musicians, the sheer thumping energy generated by the quintet (which has no drums), and the amount of music provided. Over two sets the Infamous Stringdusters performed 25 songs and two and-a-half hours of music, and if all that sounds like something Dead fans can appreciate, you can likely expect to see even more of them adopt this young band of pickers (4/9/16)."

The Stringdusters' new album was cited by Rolling Stone as one of the "Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2016" and has been widely praised for the purity of their bluegrass and the talented female vocalists who've recorded with them:

“Infamous Stringdusters is a virtuoso five-man string band, rooted in bluegrass but ready to stretch...the songs are even better: ruminations on time, distance, mortality, purpose, shared humanity and long-term love. The women’s distinctive voices etch each one with the clarity it deserves.”  Jon Pareles, New York Times

"...album showcases not only the Stringdusters' keen, constantly evolving craftsmanship, but some of the best singers in the game, all of whom happen to be women.”  Marissa Moss, Rolling Stone.com

"...never a group to shy away from expanding its bluegrass boundaries, to infuse all the soul and emotion that such non-bluegrass singers as Joan Osborne, Joss Stone and others bring to an already strong batch of original tunes…Credit the five piece for writing effortlessly melodic songs…that stretch the confines of their genre, specifically into a bluesier, more R&B approach that really connects."  Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter

The 12-song collection of new INFAMOUS STRINDUSTERS songs features a who's-who of singers including Joss Stone, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joan Osborne, Sara Watkins, Sara Jarosz and more.  Rolling Stone said, "But this is no novelty concept album. Instead, it's the sound of a band expanding its reach with some of the best voices in the business."

Following the February release of the highly acclaimed, star-studded, Ladies & Gentlemen album, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS present The L&G Tapes LIVE. The 13-track compilation showcases the bluegrass virtuosos’ favorite live recordings from their recent "Ladies & Gentlemen" tour, their biggest tour to date.  As a way to show thanks to their dedicated fan base, these handpicked performances (mixed by band member Andy Falco) include several from Ladies & Gentlemen complimented by the vocal stylings of guest singer Nicki Bluhm. The surprise project sticks to their patented live show format with fan-favorite originals like "Where The Rivers Run Cold" (Let It Go, 2014) to heavy-hitting takes on the Grateful Dead’s "Scarlet Begonias" as well as Bluhm’s inspiring lead on Jefferson Airplane’s "Somebody To Love."  Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gJIsWkJF347HDLdykHv7q

Fantasy Records, a division of Concord Bicycle Music, is pleased to announce the vinyl edition of the acclaimed MERL SAUNDERS/JERRY GARCIA Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings, out October 28^th. Recorded live on July 10^th and 11^th, 1973 at the Keystone club in Berkeley, California, the 24 tracks on this 180-gram, 6-LP collection beautifully capture the magical musical friendship of keyboardist Merl Saunders and Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia. An accompanying booklet includes never-before-seen photos new to this edition, plus updated liner notes by Grateful Dead expert David Gans. A collectible poster will round out the package.

The five-year association of San Francisco-born keyboardist Merl Saunders and guitarist-vocalist Jerry Garcia was fruitful for both musicians, as well as for fans who witnessed their now-legendary performances at clubs in the Bay Area. It made the venerable jazz organist and pianist an icon in the world of rock, and it opened up new avenues of improvisation for the innovative rock guitar player. Saunders had been writing and performing in New York before returning to the West Coast, where he began doing session work with Garcia, already at the helm of one of the world’s most popular rock bands, the Grateful Dead. By December 1970, a weekly jam session featuring Saunders, Garcia, bassist John Kahn, and drummer Bill Vitt had become a weekly gig at San Francisco’s Matrix.

Originally released as Live at Keystone in 1973, the double-LP was recorded by Grateful Dead associates Betty Cantor-Jackson and Rex Jackson, with all four artists credited as producers. Additional material was released as Live at Keystone, Volumes 1 & 2 in 1988. Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings assembles the original recordings--remastered--and presented in chronological order – allowing fans to experience the two shows exactly as they were performed. The repertoire spans blues, rockabilly, jazz, funk, Broadway, Motown, two Bob Dylan songs, and Jimmy Cliff’s immortal “The Harder They Come.” Some songs appear twice, providing the opportunity to hear how the band kept it loose and fresh. As Gans writes in his liner notes, “This music is as exciting and satisfying 40 years later as it was on the day it was made.”

The 2012 compact disc edition of Keystone Companions: The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings was embraced by both fans and critics alike. Rolling Stone gave the collection four out of five stars, proclaiming, “What's most remarkable about this [set] is the range…There are no rules–just four luminaries testing their own boundaries.” Relix called the box “compelling,” adding that, “The spacious, remastered sound brings out the chemistry of the two main players as well as the interplay of the rhythm section.”

- Pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/SaundersGarciaLP

Vancouver-based groove masters FIVE ALARM FUNK will return this spring with their sixth full-length album. Sweat will be released in Canada and the U.S. on March 3. This release is the latest in a string of projects that has earned the eclectic 8-piece a Juno nomination and several Western Canadian Music Awards. Sweat is produced by Ben Kaplan (Rise Against, Mother Mother, Biffy Clyro), who also worked with FIVE ALARM FUNK on their 2014 release Abandon Earth.

"Sweat is the culmination of over a decade of writing and playing music together," drummer/vocalist Tayo Branston explains. "It's by far the hottest, funkiest work we have ever created!"

Beginning this Friday, January 27, fans can pre-order the album on iTunes and receive the track "DDPP" as an instant grat. Listen now to an exclusive preview of "DDPP" here.

"We have all literally given blood, sweat and tears to this project which is why we named it Sweat," Tayo adds. "The album artwork represents us preparing for battle. When we hit the stage, that's how we approach it. Once we hit it, we give it everything we've got, every time!"

Over a decade into creating music, FIVE ALARM FUNK--Tayo Branston (drums/vocals), Gabe Boothroyd (guitar), Oliver Gibson (guitar), Jason Smith (bass), Thomas Towers (congas), Carl Julig (timbales), Eli Bennett (saxophone) and Kent Wallace (trumpet)--remains as impossible as ever to put into a box. Although they are rooted in the style that gives the outfit its name, FIVE ALARM FUNK thrives on being able to transcend genre by seamlessly mixing in elements of gypsy rock, Afro-funk, Latin, ska, punk and even prog-metal.

"I would say that it's intense, passionate, and fun, genre-spanning music that really anybody can get onboard with," Tayo explains. "It's got such an array of different sounds, and you can tell that each player has his own individual take and input into each track."

FIVE ALARM FUNK will be hitting the road in support of Sweat; U.S. dates will be announced in the coming months. The live experience is where the collective really shines--hot, sweaty dance floors with feet stomping and everybody moving. FIVE ALARM FUNK has taken their relentless and unforgettable live show to clubs and major festivals across Canada and the United States for over a decade; some highlights include the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Saskatoon Jazz Festival, Sunfest, and Summer Meltdown in Washington State. The band recently released a live DVD/album called LIVE In The Moment. A clip of them performing "Gods (May The Funk Be With You)" can be seen here.

Track listing for Sweat:

1. Widowmaker
2. DDPP
3. Sweat
4. Capital City
5. Ill Wind
6. Iceberg
7. Freight Train
8. Power Of Funk
9. Humans
10. Gods (May The Funk Be With You)
11. Hot Damn
12. 10,000 Scarabs

Butch Trucks, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, tragically died the night of January 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  His wife, four children, four grandchildren and all of the Allman Brothers Band, their families and Road Crew survive Butch. The Trucks and Allman Brothers Band families request all of Butch's friends and fans to please respect our privacy at this time of sadness for our loss.  Butch will play on in our hearts forever.

Donations and remembrances in Butch's name may be made to The Big House Museum in Macon, Georgia. www.thebighousemuseum.com

Iconic singer ART GARFUNKEL kicked off 2017 in style with three sold-out shows in Minneapolis and Iowa recently. With over 30 more shows booked in the U.S., France and Italy now through April, upcoming performance highlights include stops in Paris, Milan, Rome, New York and southern California (full itinerary below).

ART GARFUNKEL's "In Close-Up" world tour, with guitarist TAB LAVEN and keyboardist DAVE MACKAY, encompasses his solo hits, Simon & Garfunkel songs, cuts from his favorite songwriters--Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman and George Gershwin--and parts of his forthcoming autobiography. Of a recent show, Minneapolis' Twin Cities Arts said, "Garfunkel showed himself to be an artist of note, a singer whose voice can still resonate extraordinary songs and a human being reflecting on the rather unique and intense experiences that make up his life."

2016 was a banner year for GARFUNKEL, as he toured heavily and continued work on his book, What Is It All But Luminous (Notes From An Underground Man). Set for release September 26 by Alfred A. Knopf, it covers the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and Diamond-selling singer's eclectic life including early memories growing up in Queens, NY, success with Simon & Garfunkel, his foray into acting in the 1970's and 80's as well as poetic ruminations on love, loss and fatherhood. See more on his book here.

You can dig into ART's website, where he chronicles--in order--every book he has read since 1968 (all 1,246 of them!), his 60 favorite songs of all time, acting credits, poetry and discography: www.artgarfunkel.com

Blessed with what the New York Times described as a "beautiful countertenor," singer ART GARFUNKEL has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of prose poems and released 12 original solo albums, the most recent being SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. In 2012, he most proudly released his life's body of work, a 2-CD compendium, THE SINGER. Art and his beautiful wife, actress Kathryn Luce Garfunkel, have two sons, 26 year-old Arthur Junior--a magnificent singer in his own right--and 11 year-old Beau Daniel.

Art Garfunkel tour itinerary, with more to be added:

The son of a sharecropper, blues legend John Lee Hooker was one of the very first artists to break out of that genre and become a world-wide force. He based his sound on a driving boogie beat and lyrics that sometimes seemed to come from another world. To begin the centennial celebration of Hooker's birth year, Vee-Jay Records, a division of Concord Bicycle Music, will release WHISKEY AND WIMMEN: JOHN LEE HOOKER'S FINEST on March 31. The multi-label compilation features songs from Hooker's Vee-Jay, Specialty, Riverside and Stax Records releases, and includes many of the bluesman's most iconic songs.

Born near Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1917, the man who would become known as the "King of the Boogie" was destined for blues royalty. Hooker's 1948 single, "Boogie Chillun," sold a million copies and set Hooker on his unstoppable path. Countless recordings followed, and a winding road through different labels and audiences. He was a huge influence on the burgeoning British Invasion in the early '60s, and welcomed with open arms by the rock audience around the world. Hooker is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and won four Grammy's. He performed with or had his music covered by music's elite, including Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana and many more.

WHISKEY AND WIMMEN: JOHN LEE HOOKER'S FINEST is the perfect collection to honor the man. It includes many of Hooker's most exciting and time-honored recordings, showing how an artist who started with literally nothing but his inspiration and talent was able to make such a lasting impact on music. His work for the Vee-Jay, Specialty and Riverside labels were many of the recordings his unshakeable legend is built on, and provide a sonic tour of what Hooker's blues accomplished. Music journalist Bill Dahl contributes insightful new liner notes.

In the proud history of American music there have been a handful of blues artists who really did shape what the music became. They took the primal forces of Mississippi country blues and twisted and turned it into their very own creation. To hear how John Lee Hooker did that over the course of these 16 songs is a blood-rushing history lesson of all that he created. And to have them all on a single disc is as convincing a collection as has ever been assembled that, indeed, John Lee Hooker will remain the "King of the Boogie" forever.

"When so much music of great importance exists, it's thrilling to continually find ways to share that history with collections like this," says Concord Bicycle Music's Chief Catalog Officer Sig Sigworth. "It literally sounds like America at its most exciting, and honors someone who changed the way we hear and feel forever."

Track Listing:

1. Boom Boom

2. Boogie Chillun

3. Dimples

4. I'm in the Mood

5. I Love You Honey

6. Whiskey and Wimmen

7. I Need Some Money

8. Grinder Man

9. I'm Going Upstairs

10. Big Legs, Tight Skirt

11. No More Doggin'

12. No Shoes

13. Crawlin' Kingsnake

14. Frisco Blues

15. It Serve Me Right to Suffer

16. Time Is Marching

Los Angeles-based CMH RECORDS has announced the release of Pickin' On Nirvana: The Bluegrass Tribute Featuring Iron Horse, the latest installment of their series featuring bluegrass interpretations of influential artists.  Set for a special vinyl Record Store Day first release on April 22 with a digital release to follow April 28, the Nirvana tribute collection continues the tradition CMH began in the 90's with Pickin' On The Beatles. Other artists that have been given the Pickin' On treatment include Grateful Dead, Metallica, Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers Band, Coldplay, The Black Keys, Jack White, Modest Mouse, The Killers and many more.

Pickin' On Nirvana: The Bluegrass Tribute sees songs by the seminal alternative rockers stripped down to bare bones roots music.  Alabama-based quartet Iron Horse bring their traditional instrumentation and harmonious vocals to bear while tackling Kurt Cobain's wildly influential fusion of melody and discordance.  It all adds up to a collection of renditions that are unlike anything ever heard by fans of bluegrass and Nirvana.

Iron Horse's Ricky Rogers told No Depression, "Most bluegrass groups cover Flatt & Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, etc., because the performance of those songs by other artists are very close to the original compositions.  I prefer the term 'tribute,' because we put a different interpretation on works that are widely recognized in their original form, and our intent is to pay tribute to the original artists' efforts and creations."

Iron Horse's rendition of "Night on the Sun" from Pickin' On's tribute to Modest Mouse was featured prominently in HBO's True Blood; watch here. This past December 2016, their tribute to Metallica, Fade to Bluegrass: A Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica reached #13 on the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums chart. Check out Iron Horse performing "Enter Sandman" here.

In a recent Los Angeles Times feature on the label, Randall Roberts noted, "The notion of reinterpreting popular music for different genres was initiated when CMH mined its catalog for a themed collection called Pickin' On the Movies.  Pickin' On the Beatles followed, as did a similar tribute to the Eagles.  The brand blew up when Deadheads fell for Pickin' On the Grateful Dead.  The company's best sellers have been able to reach the high five figures."

CMH Records remains dedicated to presenting the finest in bluegrass and roots music, through re-issues of classic material by the greats and stellar recordings from new voices.

Track listing for Pickin' On Nirvana: The Bluegrass Tribute Featuring Iron Horse:

All Apologies

About A Girl

In Bloom

Polly

Drain You

Pennyroyal Tea

Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle

Come As You Are

Sappy

On A Plain

Dumb

When the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND hit Atlanta's Fox Theatre for a sold-out three-night run in 2004, they were buoyed by the critical and fan reception of what would be their final studio album, Hittin' The Note.  The band had been touring heavily and were ready to settle down in their beloved Atlanta for three special nights.  The shows were released by the then-nascent "Instant Live" program, contemporaneous recordings sold at shows and internet mail order only afterwards without much packaging or fanfare.

Now, the band will release--digitally March 24 and physically on April 28--via RED Distribution all three shows as The Fox Box.  The 8-CD set features a remastered audio mix as well as tightening up of the song spacing.  And these three September 2004 shows have a unique feature that ABB fans will appreciate: of the 53 songs performed, there is only one repeat, the sprawling "Dreams," played (three times), and each with a different voicing by the guitar soloist: DEREK TRUCKS, WARREN HAYNES and JACK PEARSON.

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND in 2004 featured founding members GREGG ALLMAN (keyboards, vocals) and drummers BUTCH TRUCKS and JAIMOE along with longtime percussionist MARC QUINONES, guitarists WARREN HAYNES and DEREK TRUCKS and bassist OTEIL BURBRIDGE.  Guitarist JACK PEARSON, who was in the band from 1997-99, was a special guest.  Other guests include Derek's bandmate/wife Susan Tedeschi, guitarist Vaylor Trucks (Butch's son who was captured on the rear cover of Brothers & Sisters as a child) and keyboardist Rob Baracco (Phil Lesh Quintet/Other Ones).

Since 2002, representatives for the ABB--Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees--have worked diligently to honor and respect the music of the band, which was founded in 1969.  Through their own Peach Records, they have released a number of high-quality, fan-favorite shows including a 40^th Anniversary DVD as well as Hittin' the Note and One Way Out CDs, among others.

FOX BOX track list:

9/24/04 Disc 1

--Mountain Jam

--Trouble No More

--Midnight Rider

--Wasted Words

--Worried Down With The Blues

--You Don't Love Me

--Ain't Wastin' Time No More

Disc 2

--Rockin' Horse

--Hot 'Lanta

--Melissa

--Come And Go Blues

--Can't Love What You Never Had

--Why Does Love Got To Be So Bad?

--Franklin's Tower

Disc 3

--Black Hearted Woman

--Dreams (with Jack Pearson)

--Mountain Jam (reprise) (with Jack Pearson)

--Southbound (with Jack Pearson)

9/25/04 Disc 1

--Les Brers (Intro) 

--Don't Want You No More  / It's Not My Cross To Bear

--Statesboro Blues 

--Stand Back 

--Who's Been Talking 

--Soulshine 

--Good Clean Fun 

--Old Before My Time 

--Woman Across The River 

--Instrumental Illness

Disc 2

--The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 

--Leave My Blues At Home

--Key To The Highway 

--Don't Think Twice, It's Alright (with Susan Tedeschi) 

--One Way Out (with Valor Trucks) 

--Blue Sky 

--Dreams 

--Les Brers In A Minor 

--Layla

9/26/04 Disc 1

--Revival

--Every Hungry Woman

--Done Somebody Wrong

--Hoochie Coochie Man

--Desdemona

--High Cost Of Low Living

--44 Blues

--End Of The Line

Disc 2

--Dreams

--I Walk On Gilded Splinters

--Stormy Monday

--The Same Thing (with Rob Baracco)

--In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (with Rob Baracco)

Disc 3

--In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (cont'd, with Rob Baracco)

--Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

--No One To Run With

--Whippin' Post

With his honey-sweet vocals, soul singer/songwriter JOHN GARY WILLIAMS rose to fame as the lead voice of inimitable Stax group, The Mad Lads ("Don't Have to Shop Around," "I Want Someone"). At the height of the band's success, however, Williams was drafted into the military to serve in the Vietnam War and when he returned home his newly discovered political consciousness led him down a different path altogether. His powerful 1973 solo effort, John Gary Williams, which would also be his last recording for the Stax label, presents both sides of a man who proved to be much more than just another soul singer, one who delivered a message that still resonates today.

This oft-overlooked gem from the waning days of the Stax Empire is being reissued Friday, April 28 by Stax Records, marking the first time the record will be in print on vinyl since its original 1973 release. The 180-gram LP--cut at Ardent Studios on the original Stax lathe and pressed in Williams' hometown at Memphis Record Pressing--features brand new liner notes by author, journalist and filmmaker John Hubbel and comes housed in a faithfully reproduced replica old-school style tip-on jacket.

Order the album here: http://smarturl.it/john-gary-williams 

The album is rounded out with tried and true covers of the likes of the Four Tops and The Spinners, and retains a world-weary, but ultimately hopeful spirit.

Tracklist for John Gary Williams:
A1. I See Hope
A2. I'm So Glad Fools Can Fall In Love
A3. Honey
A4. Loving You (It Ain't Easy)
B1. Ask The Lonely
B2. How Could I Let You Get Away
B3. Open Your Heart (And Let Love Come In)
B4. The Whole Damn World Is Going Crazy

For an all-too-brief, magical time in 1957, two of the greatest musicians in history, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane performed together every night at New York's Five Spot Cafe and between April and July of that year, they made their only studio recordings together.

This June 9th, the newly minted imprint Craft Recordings, is set to reissue Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane's Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings as a deluxe vinyl edition box set featuring new artwork, rare photos and 180-gram vinyl pressed at RTI from lacquers cut by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA. Remastered from the original analog sources, audio will also be released in hi-res digital formats. The collection features such stellar musicians as Art Blakey, Wilbur Ware, Coleman Hawkins, Shadow Wilson, Ray Copeland and Gigi Gryce. Rounding out the package is an insightful essay by the late Orrin Keepnews, who, as producer of the original sessions, was present at the creation of every note.

Coltrane was poised to make a giant leap forward and ready to learn from one of the masters, Monk. In a DOWNBEAT interview Coltrane recalled, "Working with Monk brought me close to a musical architect of the highest order. I learned from him in every way." Regarding Craft Recordings inaugural release, Sig Sigworth, President, Craft Recordings, shares: "Craft Recordings is built on a dedication to create innovative, high-quality releases. The intersection of John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk in 1957 defines high quality and innovation, so it was an easy choice to have this unique package be Craft Recordings' debut release."

2017 marks what would have been Monk's 100th birthday and this release celebrates the brief but prolific intersection of genius between two of jazz's all-time luminaries.

Details for the eighth annual MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, the world's premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, have been announced. Departing out of Miami, FL, the five-day/five-night full ship charter cruise will set sail February 11-16 aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas (a new ship for MOR) and visiting two new ports: Falmouth, Jamaica and the private isle of Labadee. As in past years, the 2018 cruise will also feature optional pre-cruise parties in Miami on the evening of Friday, February 9^th and Saturday, February 10^th (details TBA).

The cruise goes on sale tomorrow (5/10) at 12 Noon EST, with cabins starting at $1,199 per person (double occupancy). Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory for all passengers, regardless of age. For more info, visit MonstersOfRockCruise.com and follow @monstersofrockcruise on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Confirmed line-up for the 2018 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE includes: Tesla, Queensrÿche, Thunder, Lita Ford, Winger, British Lion featuring Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, Doro, KIX, Y&T, Vixen, Great White, Beasto Blanco, LA Guns, The Pretty Maids, Lynch Mob, Firehouse, Loudness, Michael Sweet (of Stryper), The Quireboys, Tyketto, Dangerous Toys, Junkyard, Keel, Raven, Madam X, Rhino Bucket, John Corabi, Autograph, Lillian Axe, Rough Cutt, Mitch Malloy, The Iron Maidens, Kickin' Valentina, Jared James Nichols, Thee Rock 'N Roll Residency, and Atomic Punks, with more performances to be announced. Plus, Eddie Trunk and comedian Don Jamieson (VH1's "That Metal Show"), San Francisco bay area radio host Nikki Blakk and Luc Carl (SiriusXM's "Hair Nation") are the official cruise hosts and will moderate Q&A's and many other specially designed events crafted especially for this voyage.

In addition to the band performances, the cruise will feature over-the-top, customized activities including MOR Artist Photo Experiences, Gong Show Karaoke, My Bloody Valentine Fantasy Ball, "So You Think You Can Shred" and Cooking with Rock Stars hosted by Lisa Tirone of Chef it up! and even more to be announced.

Click here for MOR '18 artist reveal video and here for cruise experience video.

Navigator of the Seas is unlike any ship experienced before on the MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE. The Voyager Class ship features the Royal Promenade, spanning the length of Deck 5, featuring restaurants, coffee bars, shopping and connecting cruisers to all performance venues. Other activities aboard the ship include: boogie boarding or surfing the waves at the FlowRider Surf Simulator, challenging yourself on the rock climbing wall, soaking in one of the many hot tubs and pools, or pampering yourself in the world-class Vitality at Sea Spa.

The exclusive island of Labadee is the ultimate private destination for Monsters of Rock cruisers, offering adventure, exploration and relaxation amongst its many bars and pristine waters. Vacationers can amp up the adrenaline on the Dragon's Tail Coaster, a thrilling 30-mile-per-hour ride with incredible views of the island.For more action, adventurous passengers may choose to strap on a helmet and harness, and soar 500-feet down on the Dragon's Breath Flight Line, the world's longest zip line over water. In addition, there are plenty of exciting options to choose from, including wave jet rides, parasailing, snorkel safaris, kayak tours, and much more.

Situated on Jamaica's North coast between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Falmouth has something for all travelers. Monsters of Rock Cruisers won't want to miss Dunn's River Falls, one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world and a shore excursion unlike any other. This series of lush, tropical waterfalls cascade over terraced natural stairs as you take the picturesque hike all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the journey, taking breaks to swim in the small lagoons and grottos as you ascend the vertical sections of the falls. Cruisers can wrap up the day with a hike and dip into the Caribbean Sea or enjoy a myriad of activities, such as windsurfing, kayaking, horseback riding, river raft rides or sightseeing.

Bluegrass virtuosos THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are announcing the release of Laws Of Gravity: Live, a 13-track collection featuring live renditions of songs included on their acclaimed, #1 Billboard Bluegrass album Laws Of Gravity, which was released January 13 on Compass Records. Laws Of Gravity: Live--available digitally this Friday, June 23--was recorded on the road between January and April at various venues along the band's hectic tour schedule. 

This new release comes after 52 shows already this year and as the group is in the midst of an extensive touring schedule (see routing below), and arrives just in time for THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS' June 20 show with Ryan Adams at Denver's famed Red Rocks Amphitheater. In addition to capturing live audio throughout the last tour, the band also filmed and live streamed video of select tour stops for Facebook Live and online archives. Fans at the March 17 show in Chicago were treated to a special performance of "Jessica" by The Allman Brothers Band, and the band recently teamed up with Relix magazine to release this video, which sadly now stands as a tribute to late Gregg Allman who just passed away May 27; watch it here.

For Laws Of Gravity: Live, the Grammy-nominated acoustic five-piece--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Travis Book (upright bass)--took production duties into their own hands as Falco and Pandolfi teamed up to produce the record and Falco put the finishing touches on with the mixing process.

"One of the best things about making a new album is the infusion of new material in the live show," says Pandolfi. "As Laws Of Gravity was about to drop, we were adapting all the songs for the show, trying different arrangements and seeing which ones would lend themselves to extended improvisation, transitions, teases, etc. Unlike some previous albums, all the songs have found a meaningful place in the live repertoire, some evolving significantly from their original iterations on the album. Laws Of Gravity: Live will give everyone a chance to hear that evolution, and to enjoy the great energy that the fans brought to our album release tour."

Laws Of Gravity: Live track listing:

1. Freedom - Boise, Idaho 3/24/2017

2. Gravity - Washington, DC 1/27/2017

3. A Hard Life Makes A Good Song - Boise, Idaho 3/24/2017

4. Vertigo - Washington, DC 1/27/2017

5. Maxwell - Boise, Idaho 3/24/2017

6. Black Elk - Eugene, Oregon 4/5/2017

7. This Ol' Building - Eugene, Oregon 4/5/2017

8. Soul Searching - Eugene, Oregon 4/5/2017

9. 1901: A Canyon Odyssey - Washington, DC 1/27/2017

10. Sirens - Eugene, Oregon 4/5/2017

11. Back Home - Washington, DC 1/27/2017

12. Let Me Know - Boise, Idaho 3/24/2017

13. I Run To You - Portland, Maine 1/20/2017

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS Tour Dates:

*Fri      6/9                   Eau Claire, WI             Blue Ox Music Festival

*Sat     6/10                 Haugan, MT                Silver Cloud Campout

*Fri      6/16                 Bend, OR                    4 Peaks Music Festival

*Sun    6/18                 Hunter, NY                  Mountain Jam Festival

Tue      6/20                 Morrison, CO           Red Rocks Amphitheater (w/ Ryan Adams)

*Sun    6/25                 Rothbury, MI               Electric Forest Festival

Sat       7/1                   Cincinnati, OH            Paradise On The Point

*Sun    7/2                   Rothbury, MI               Electric Forest Festival

*Thu    7/13                 Oak Hill, NY                Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Tue      7/14                 Beverly, MA                Cabot Theatre

*Sat     7/15                 Jay, VT                       Jeezum Crow Festival

*Sun    7/16                 Greenfield, MA           Green River Festival

Thu      7/20                 Nashville, TN              Ryman Auditorium

Fri        7/21                 Lexington, VA             Lime Kiln Theater

Sun      7/22                 Richmond, VA            Maymont Park

*Fri      7/28                 Lyons, CO                   RockyGrass Festival

*Thu    8/10                 Darrington, WA           Summer Meltdown Festival

*Fri      8/11                 Alta, WY                      Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival

*Sun    8/13                 Fort Collins, CO          Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest

*Fri      8/18                 Schwenksville, PA       Philadelphia Folk Festival

*Sat     8/19                 Cockeysville, MD        Hot August Music Festival

Sun      8/20                 Dewey Beach, DE      Bottle & Cork

*Sat     8/26                 Asheville, NC              Jam In The Trees

*Sun    9/3                   Tuolumne, CA             Strawberry Music Festival

Thu      9/14                 Birmingham, AL          Iron City

*Fri      9/15                 Bristol, VA                   Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Sat       9/16                 Atlanta, GA                 Variety Playhouse

*Fri      9/29                 Raleigh, NC                Wide Open Bluegrass Festival

Sat       9/30                 Wilmington, NC          Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

*Fri      10/13               Eureka Springs, AR  Hillberry Music Festival The Harvest Moon Festival

Fri        12/15               Hickory, NC                Music In The Mill

*Festival appearances

Described by the New York Times as a "jam band with the lineup of a traditional bluegrass band plus a drummer," Railroad Earth have released six full-length albums since getting together in New Jersey in 2001.  Widely acclaimed for their tight musicianship and expansive live improvisation, the band has developed a rabid national fanbase and tour year-round, both at major festivals and their own headlining shows.

The band--Todd Sheaffer (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Tim Carbone (violin, accordion, electric guitar, vocals), John Skehan (mandolin, bouzouki, piano, vocals), Andy Gosseling (guitar, banjo, dobro, percussion, saxophones etc.), Carey Harmon (drums, vocals), Andrew Altman (bass, vocals)--is on tour all year, with dates confirmed through mid-December.

"I'm excited for the official release of the new Railroad Earth e.p.!," says Scheaffer.  "We recorded the new music last November with Mark Howard producing. The new collection, though only six tracks, covers a lot of ground: songs freshly inspired by the times we're living in, songs inspired by ancient myth, new songs, songs that have been under construction for a good while, instrumental explorations, blazing pickers, ambient moods. 'Captain Nowhere,' the 'epic' of the record is the title of the e.p. and the title track. Bon Voyage, Captain!"

The group's last album was 2014's Last Of The Outlaws.  

Here's the track listing for Captain Nowhere:

With a non-stop summer touring schedule already in progress, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are now announcing a new string of tour dates to run throughout the Fall. The Grammy-nominated progressive bluegrass group will be joined by friends and fellow road warriors Leftover Salmon, Keller Williams and The Travelin' McCourys, as well as Pert Near Sandstone, Midnight North, and Ryan Young & Erik Berry of Trampled by Turtles, among others. See below for a full list of dates; all shows will be on sale beginning this Friday, July 14 at www.thestringdusters.com/tour.

The week ahead takes THE STRINGDUSTERS to several music festivals including the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (NY), Jeezum Crow Festival (VT) and Green River Festival (MA), before a special performance at the historic and picturesque Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday, July 20, with support from Sara Watkins. Tickets for the Ryman are still available here.

The group--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Travis Book (upright bass)--is touring in support of Laws Of Gravity: LIVE!, which features live renditions of songs included on their acclaimed, #1 Billboard Bluegrass album Laws Of Gravity, which was released January 13 on Compass Records. The new album, released June 23, was recorded on the road between January and April at various venues along the band's hectic tour schedule and was produced by band members Falco and Pandolfi, with Falco also putting the finishing touches on in the mixing process. Listen to the album now at Spotify.

"One of the best things about making a new album is the infusion of new material in the live show," says Pandolfi. "As Laws Of Gravity was about to drop, we were adapting all the songs for the show, trying different arrangements and seeing which ones would lend themselves to extended improvisation, transitions, teases, etc. Unlike some previous albums, all the songs have found a meaningful place in the live repertoire, some evolving significantly from their original iterations on the album. Laws Of Gravity: LIVE! will give everyone a chance to hear that evolution, and to enjoy the great energy that the fans brought to our album release tour."

Craft Recordings, the Catalog division of Concord Bicycle Music, is proud to announce the release of King Of The Boogie, a career-spanning retrospective, honoring blues icon John Lee Hooker. Due out September 29th, the five-CD set delves deep into the catalog of the influential artist, featuring not only his iconic hits, but also rarities, live recordings and several previously unreleased tracks. Housed in a 56-page book, the collection includes a wide selection of photos, taken throughout the musician's life, plus new liner notes by writer and John Lee Hooker historian Jas Obrecht, as well as by the artist's longtime manager and friend, Mike Kappus.

John Lee Hooker (1917-2001) was born 100 years ago today, near Clarksdale, Mississippi to a sharecropping family. Throughout the years, there has been some academic debate about his original birth year. However, The Hooker family maintains 1917 as the de facto date. Says daughter Zakiya Hooker, "As we all know there was no great push for accuracy back then in that portion of the community. But we just stick to what my father told us, which was what he was told by his mother."

As a young man, Hooker worked his way up north to Detroit to pursue his passion of music. By 1948, the artist had a hit on his hands with one of his earliest recordings, "Boogie Chillun'." From there, Hooker would record over 100 albums throughout the course of his six-decade-long career, building a diverse collection of fans along the way: from folk musicians and beatniks, to the stars of the British Invasion. The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana are among those who cite Hooker as a major influence. In his liner notes, Mike Kappus recalls that, "Everyone who knew John Lee Hooker loved him and felt privileged to be in his presence. While he influenced generations of musicians with his incomparable style, that impact on musicians stepped up to yet another level once they got to know and, universally, love him."

In his later years, as the bluesman found himself in one of the busiest, most productive eras of his career, Hooker was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame and Memphis Music Hall of Fame; was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and took home four GRAMMY® Awards, plus a coveted Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

Tasked with narrowing down Hooker's vast catalog into five CDs, box set producer Mason Williams curated the collection to narrate the artist's story. "Even at 100 songs, this set is just a snapshot of John Lee Hooker's incredible and influential career," says Williams, "but one that takes you on the long journey he took from his early days in Detroit, to his time in Chicago recording for Vee-Jay Records and up through his later collaborations with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and Santana, among others."

King Of The Boogie will be released as part of a year-long, multi-partner centennial celebration, honoring the music and influence of John Lee Hooker, and will be a companion piece to an exhibit of the same name, which kicks off today at the GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi. John Lee Hooker: King Of The Boogie includes Hooker's performance outfits, guitars, photos, awards and, of course, his music. The exhibit will be on display through February 2018, before traveling west to the GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE. Additional centennial partners include The Blues Foundation, The Delta Blues Museum, Living Blues, Oxford American, the John Lee Hooker Estate, and Epiphone Guitars, who are currently planning the release of a limited-edition John Lee Hooker Zephyr Outfit sometime in early 2018. John Lee's daughter, Zakiya, has worked closely with all partners on her father's centennial events, and affirms, "Today, on what would have been my father's 100th birthday, I am so thrilled to see him celebrated-both with the exhibit, as well as with the announcement of this special collection of music. I know that his fans will be excited to hear rare performances, and to read the touching words of his longtime manager, Mike Kappus, as well as those of the wonderful Jas Obrecht. It was a pleasure to watch this box set come together, and I can't wait to see it shared with the world."

With only 4 months to go before sailing, Cruise To The Edge, progressive rock’s largest festival at sea, announced that its final public sale began yesterday (10/4). Limited cabins are still available at CruiseToTheEdge.com, with prices beginning at $1,309 per person, double occupancy. Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory for all passengers, regardless of age.

Hosted by prog-rock icons, YES, the event features some of the world’s greatest prog-rock musical artists. This magical 5-night cruise sails from Tampa, Florida from February 3-8, aboard Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Brilliance Of The Seas, visiting two new ports: Belize City, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico. As in past years, the 2018 CTTE pre-cruise party (complimentary to cruisers) will be hosted at Ferg’s Live in Tampa, on the evening of Friday, February 2nd.

Conveniently located adjacent to the Port of Tampa, Ferg’s Live is an exciting indoor/outdoor concert and dining venue offering unique craft beers and excellent cuisine. Just announced, Baraka will be performing at the CTTE pre-cruise party (2/2), with two additional acts to be revealed in the weeks to come.

On board, iconic prog-rock artists and cruise headliners YES, Marillion, Steve Hackett (of Genesis), Sons of Apollo featuring Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy (honoring Keith Emerson and Greg Lake and the music of ELP), and Marin Barre (of Jethro Tull) will perform multiple sets aboard the cruise. In addition, celebrated Canadian prog band SAGA, will make their final live appearance aboard the cruise, capping their illustrious 40-year career.

Other esteemed performers confirmed include: Anathema, Gong, Haken, Casey McPherson, Focus, Glass Hammer, Adrian Belew Power Trio, Lifesigns, Knifeworld, Sound of Contact, Stick Men with special guest violinist David Cross, Moon Safari, IO Earth, Bad Dreams, Thank You Scientist, Dave Kerzner, Baraka, Eric Gillette, and Brook Hansen. In addition, legendary YES album design artist, Roger Dean, will be aboard, displaying his most famous works in a private gallery where fans can purchase selected original pieces and limited-edition prints. The cruise will be hosted by UK journalist and preeminent YES expert, Jon Kirkman.

Beyond the sun, fun and exquisite dining, there will be artist/cruiser photo experiences, Q&A sessions, special theme nights and other events designed to optimize the artist/fan experience. This year will once again feature the unprecedented CTTE Late Night Live, where fans can sign up to showcase their own musical talents in four different performance scenarios: Late Night Live Pro Jam, guests are invited to play with a headline act; Artist's Choice, featuring fans and Prog legends performing together; The Main Event, where guests can shine with fellow Late Night Live musicians and Overtime Jam, where guests can choose a song to be featured in a late-night jam.

Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance Of The Seas features acres of glass enclosing a nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea, and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Passengers can enjoy the tranquil Solarium pool, recharge at VitalitySM Spa, or reach new heights climbing the signature rock-climbing wall. When the sun goes down, the night heats up with epic prog performances on stages throughout the vessel. Combined with some of the best food and service afloat, Cruise to the Edge is truly the greatest prog-rock show on earth and is a can’t-miss event for prog enthusiasts throughout the world.

Click here for official cruise merchandise. For more info, visit CruiseToTheEdge.com and follow @cruisetotheedge on Facebook and Twitter.

Amid a non-stop touring schedule, The Infamous Stringdusters are announcing the release of their second covers EP; Undercover Vol. 2, an eclectic 5-track collection, will drop Friday, October 27 via Lumenhouse Recordings. The project pays homage to some of the band's favorite artists, including The Allman Brothers Band ("Jessica"), My Morning Jacket ("Golden"), Daft Punk ("Get Lucky"), Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On") and The Cure ("Just Like Heaven"), and continues in the spirit of honoring the music that has influenced them. Their 2015 Undercover EP included tracks from Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd and Jimmy Webb.

"Sometimes you hear a cover that comes from a completely different genre and it works, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes you just have to try," Jeremy Garrett of the band explains. "As an artist, this can be liberating."

The Grammy-nominated progressive bluegrass group--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Travis Book (upright bass)--continues to have a very active 2017 which began with the January 13 release of their acclaimed, #1 Billboard Bluegrass album Laws Of Gravity (Compass Records). Then on June 23 came the release of their live album Laws Of Gravity: LIVE!, recorded on the road between January and April at various venues along the band's hectic tour schedule and produced by band members Falco and Pandolfi.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have performed over 110 shows so far this year and are booked through New Year's Eve with shows in Berkeley, CA and Aspen, CO. The band will perform two co-headlining shows at UC Berkeley: with Keller Williams and Grateful Grass December 28 and Leftover Salmon December 29. They'll then head to Aspen's Wheeler Opera House for a special "evening with" NYE performance to ring in 2018. Doors open at 7:45pm with an open bar (wine and beer) as well as light appetizers until the concert starts at 9:30pm and a midnight complimentary champagne toast during the ball drop. Ticket info for these and all other STRINGDUSTERS dates is available at www.thestringdusters.com/tour.

INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS Tour Dates

*Fri 10/13 -- Eureka Springs, AR -- Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival

Sat 10/14 -- St. Louis, MO -- Old Rock House (co bill w/ Leftover Salmon and Keller Williams)

*Sat 10/21 -- Bowman, SC -- Yonder Field

Fri 10/27 -- Denver, CO -- Ogden Theatre (support from Pert Near Sandstone)

Sat 10/28 -- Denver, CO -- Ogden Theatre (support from Midnight North)

Thu 11/9 -- Kansas City, MO -- Madrid Theatre (co bill w/ The Travelin' McCourys)

Fri 11/10 -- Minneapolis, MN -- Fine Line Music Café (co bill w/ The Travelin' McCourys // support from Ryan Young & Erik Berry of Trampled by Turtles)

Sat 11/11 -- Madison, WI -- Majestic Theatre (support from Ryan Young & Erik Berry of Trampled by Turtles)

Sun 11/12 -- Kalamazoo, MI -- Bell's Eccentric Café (An evening with...)

Tue 11/14 -- Detroit, MI -- St. Andrews Hall (support from Wire in the Wood)

Wed 11/15 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Rex Theatre (support from Buffalo Rose)

Thu 11/16 -- Buffalo, NY -- Tralf Music Hall (support from Intredpid Travelers)

Fri 11/17 -- New York, NY -- Irving Plaza (support from Cris Jacobs)

Sat 11/18 -- Baltimore, MD -- Rams Head Live (support from Cris Jacobs)

*Fri-Tue 12/8-12/12 -- Puerto Morelos, MX -- Strings & Sol

Thu 12/14 -- Chattanooga, TN -- The Revelry Room (support from Dangermuffin)

*Fri 12/15 -- Hickory, NC -- Music In The Mill

Sat 12/16 -- Charleston, SC -- Music Farm (co bill w/ Dangermuffin)

Thu 12/28 -- Berkeley, CA -- UC Berkeley Theatre (co bill w/ Keller Williams)

Fri 12/29 -- Berkeley, CA -- UC Berkeley Theatre (co bill w/ Leftover Salmon)

Sun 12/31 -- Aspen, CO -- Wheeler Opera House (An evening with...)

*Festival appearances

Los Angeles-based CMH RECORDS will release Country Music Heritage: The Legacy of CMH Records on Black Friday 2017, November 24.  Featuring a wide array of artists culled from the label's 40-plus years of music history, the 14-song set will be issued in a limited-edition 180-gram vinyl, gatefold package.  The album will be released digitally as well on December 1.  The album's first focus track is "Charlotte's Web" by The Pinnacle Boys, produced by Sonny Osborne of The Osborne Brothers.

Future focus tracks include "Good Times Charlie's Got the Blues" by Josh Graves; "What's Good For You" by Curly Seckler & The Nashville Grass, (featuring special guest Johnny Cash, as well as a young Marty Stuart) which has been out of print for over 20 years; and a rollicking take of "House Of The Rising Sun" by Lester Flatt & The Nashville Grass.

CMH Records was founded in 1975 by Martin Haerle, and was dedicated to presenting the finest Bluegrass and roots music, making a home for classic artists and their material, as well as stellar recordings from then new voices.  The label remains a proud family business, run by Martin's son David.  Described recently by the Los Angeles Times as a "stubborn, curious Silver Lake music company," the label has been a strong proponent for honest music, and has found success with its classic catalogue and its ongoing "Pickin' On" series, which features bluegrass interpretations of contemporary artists, including recent hit albums dedicated to the music of Nirvana and Metallica. The Times piece added that CMH "meets unsung needs in the music industry" and cited its "creative diversification."

Country Music Heritage: The Legacy Of CMH Records is a bona fide who's who of classic Bluegrass:

--"Charlotte's Web" by The Pinnacle Boys

--"What's Good For You" by Curly Seckler & The Nashville Grass w/Johnny Cash

--"Angels Rock Me To Sleep" by The Bluegrass Cardinals

--"Limehouse Blues" by Eddie Adcock

--"Let Your Love Flow" by Bobby Smith & The Boys From Shiloh

--"Keep Me From Blowin' Away" by The Osborne Brothers

--"Rider In The Rain" by Jim and Jesse

--"Dim Lights, Thick Smoke" by Joe Maphis w/Rose Lee & Dale

--"My Arms Are Empty & Cold" by Don Reno & The Tennessee Cut Ups

--"Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" by Josh Graves

--"I Can Hear Kentucky Calling Me" by Felice & Boudleaux Bryant

--"White Heat" by Merle Travis

--"Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" by Jimmy Gaudreau

--"House Of The Rising Sun" by Lester Flatt & The Nashville Grass

Encapsulating tracks from 1975-1992, the album tells a story about a little, independent country label tucked away in sunny Southern California.  This record is a collection of songs, many of which were early, important cuts for the label, while others have yet to see the light of day in the digital era. 

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is proud to announce the release of Thelonious Monk's The Complete Prestige 10-Inch LP Collection. Due out December 15th, the limited-edition box set includes all five of the 10" vinyl LPs which the pianist recorded for the jazz label, spanning 1952 to 1954. Each album has been faithfully reproduced - from the jacket design to the LP labels - while the audio has been carefully restored and remastered by Joe Tarantino from the original analog tapes, with lacquer cutting by George Horn and Anne-Marie Seunram at Fantasy Studios. Rounding out the collection is a booklet with new liner notes by Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original. The Complete Prestige 10-Inch LP Collection will also be released in high-res and standard audio formats across all streaming and digital platforms.

Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-1982), who would have turned 100 this year, remains one of the most highly regarded jazz artists in history, known for his unique style on and off the piano. Monk was a rule-breaker, pushing the limits of his genre, with his dissonant chords, unconventional melodies and progressive rhythms. Initially dismissed an eccentric by the musical elite, Monk stood his ground, and came to be celebrated for his complexities; considered by many to be a genius.

However, in the early '50s, the artist was still struggling to find critical and commercial acceptance. In his liner notes, Robin D. G. Kelley refers to this era as the "golden years in terms of [Monk's] creative output" but, he adds, "these were also dark times." Following an unjust run-in with the law, the jazz musician's cabaret card was revoked, preventing him from performing at New York clubs, and restricting his income. The artist's fortune began to change, though, in 1952, when Prestige Records' founder Bob Weinstock offered Monk a recording contract. Weeks later, the Thelonious Monk Trio  ̶  consisting of Art Blakey (as well as Max Roach on select tracks) on drums and Gary Mapp on bass, went to work in the studio, with a young Ira Gitler as producer. The resulting 10-inch LP release was Thelonious. By the fall of 1953, Monk returned to the studio, this time with a quintet, for Thelonious Monk Quintet Blows For LP, featuring Sonny Rollins on tenor saxophone. Thelonious Monk Quintetand Thelonious Plays followed in 1954. In the final 10-inch LP in this collection, recorded in October of 1954, Monk was actually a last-minute replacement for Elmo Hope at a Sonny Rollins session. But he ultimately received co-billing on the resultant 10" LP release, Sonny Rollins and Thelonious Monk. Also produced by Gitler, the LP includes an 11-minute jam of Vincent Youmans' "More Than You Know" which, as Kelley puts it, became "the session's masterpiece, a sublime dialogue between two great masters of modern music."

These early albums in The Complete Prestige 10-Inch LP Collection offer an intriguing look into this distinctive and resolute artist before he found full acclaim and acceptance, and feature an impressive collective personnel that includes some of jazz's finest. "Listening to these tracks more than sixty years after they were recorded, it's stunning how compelling, modern and original Monk's music still sounds, even through the filter of 21st-century ears," observes the collection's producer, Nick Phillips. "That's the mark of a true musical genius, indeed."

Pre-order The Complete Prestige 10-Inch LP Collection on Amazon.

TRACK LISTING

Disc 1:

Thelonious Monk Trio: Thelonious

Side A

Little Rootie Tootie

Sweet And Lovely

Bye-Ya

Monk's Dream

Side B

Trinkle, Tinkle

These Foolish Things 

Bemsha Swing

Reflections

Personnel:

Thelonious Monk - piano

Gary Mapp - bass

Art Blakey - drums (A1 through A4)

Max Roach - drums (B1 through B4)

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, NJ; October 15, 1952 (A1 to A4) and December 18, 1952 (B1 to B4).

Disc 2:

Thelonious Monk Quintet Blows For LP

Featuring Sonny Rollins

Side A

Let's Call This

Think Of One

Side B

Friday The Thirteenth

Personnel:

Thelonious Monk - piano

Sonny Rollins - tenor saxophone

Julius Watkins - French horn

Percy Heath - bass

Willie Jones - drums

Recorded at WOR Studios, New York City; November 13, 1953

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce a high-end vinyl reissue of the Vince Guaraldi Trio's beloved jazz album, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Due out November 17th, the LP will be released on 180-gram vinyl, and housed in an old-school style, tip-on jacket, featuring the rarely seen artwork from the original 1965 album. Lacquers for the album were cut by George Horn and Anne-Marie Suenram at Fantasy Studios, while the vinyl was pressed at Quality Record Pressings.

A Charlie Brown Christmas, certified 4X Platinum by the RIAA in 2016, is one of the best-selling jazz albums in history, second only to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue; and it's no surprise: Guaraldi's engaging score to the synonymous holiday television specialhas introduced generations of children and their parents to the joys of jazz music, with tracks like the instantly recognizable "Linus and Lucy," and yuletide favorite "Christmas Time Is Here." The album was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry five years later, and continues to be a perennial favorite, thanks to annual airings of the Christmas TV special.

A native of San Francisco, Vince Guaraldi became one of America's most successful jazz artists during the course of his lifetime. Though Guaraldi's legacy is most famously tied to his association with Peanuts, he was already an established, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist by the time that producer Lee Mendelson tapped him to score the first of many animated specials based on the Charles Schulz-penned cartoons. In a 2003 interview, excerpted from the biography Vince Guaraldi at the Piano (Derrick Bang; McFarland Books), Mendelson declared, "There was no doubt in my mind that if we hadn't had that Guaraldi score, we wouldn't have had the franchise we later enjoyed."

Pre-order: A Charlie Brown Christmas on Amazon

Track List:

Side A

1. O Tannenbaum

2. What Child Is This

3. My Little Drum

4. Linus & Lucy

5. Christmas Time Is Here (instrumental)

Side B

1. Christmas Time Is Here (vocal)

2. Skating

3. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

4. Christmas Is Coming

5. Für Elise

6. The Christmas Song

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS latest EP, Undercover Vol. 2 has entered the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart at #9, the Grammy-nominated band learned today. Released Friday, October 27 via Lumenhouse Recordings, the project pays homage to some of the band's favorite artists, including The Allman Brothers Band ("Jessica"), My Morning Jacket ("Golden"), Daft Punk ("Get Lucky"), Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On") and The Cure ("Just Like Heaven"), and continues in the spirit of honoring the music that has influenced them.  Check out RollingStone.com/Country's debut of their Cure cover here.

Meanwhile, the band has announced their first batch of 2018 tour dates kicking off January 17 in Georgia, weaving their way all the way across the country, wrapping in Seattle March 10 (with support from Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Dangermuffin and The Last Revel).  The Stringdusters are currently on the road in the Midwest and will hit New York City's Irving Plaza Friday, November 17 (full itinerary below). In a recent live review, Live For Live Music said, "Not only are all five members virtuosic at their instrument of choice, four out of five confidently step into the role of lead vocalist and can croon and harmonize with the best of them."

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have performed over 115 shows so far this year and have New Year's Eve shows in Berkeley, CA and Aspen, CO.  The band will perform two co-headlining shows at UC Berkeley: with Keller Williams and Grateful Grass December 28 and Leftover Salmon December 29.  They'll then head to Aspen's Wheeler Opera House for a special "evening with" NYE performance to ring in 2018.  Ticket info for these and all other STRINGDUSTERS dates are available at www.thestringdusters.com/tour.

Tour dates for the Infamous Stringdusters:

1.17 || Georgia Theater || Athens, GA*

1.18 || Haw River Ballroom || Saxapahaw, NC*

1.19 || Jefferson Theater || Charlottesville, VA*

1.20 || 9:30 Club || Washington, DC

1.21 || Stone Pony || Asbury Park, NJ*

1.23 || Pearl Street Ballroom || Northampton, MA#

1.24 || Aura || Portland, ME#

1.25 || Rochester Opera House || Rochester, NH#

1.26 || Paradise Rock Club || Boston, MA#

1.27 || Union Transfer || Philadelphia, PA#

2.07 || Headliners Music Hall || Louisville, KY#

2.08 || Vogue || Indianapolis, IN#

2.09 || Old Rock House || St Louis, MO#

2.10 || Marathon Music Works || Nashville, TN#

2.11 || The International || Knoxville, TN#

2.13 || Beachland Ballroom || Cleveland, OH#

2.14 || Newport Music Hall || Columbus, OH#

2.15 || Turner Hall Ballroom || Milwaukee, WI^

2.16-2.17 || Park West || Chicago, IL>

2.27-28 || Sheridan Opera House || Telluride, CO

3.01 || The State Room || Salt Lake City, UT^

3.02 || Knitting Factory || Boise, ID^

3.03 || The Wilma || Missoula, MT^

3.04 || OK Theater || Enterprise, OR

3.06 || Domino Room || Bend, OR^

3.07 || The Historic Ashland Armory || Ashland, OR^

3.08 || HiFi Music Hall || Eugene, OR^

3.09 || Crystal Ballroom || Portland, OR^

3.10 || The Showbox || Seattle, WA^

3.15 || Troubadour || Los Angeles, CA

3.16 || Belly Up || Solana Beach, CA

* w/ Dangermuffin

# w/ Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

^ w/ The Last Revel

> w/ Leftover Salmon & The Last Revel

Acclaimed bluegrass modernists YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND have announced a month-long trek of U.S. tour dates for winter 2018, kicking off January 10 in Pennsylvania.  The 24-show tour runs down the East Coast, through Florida for five nights and then circles up through the Midwest.  The Southern Belles will open 15 of the shows.

The quintet--Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Jacob Joliff and Allie Krall-also recently sat down for a coveted "Daytrotter" performance, where they performed tracks from their 2017 Love. Ain't Love album. Check that out here.

YMSB has been on tour most of the year, including an in-progress 25-show run of dates. At their Brooklyn, NY performance this past weekend, the band made super-fan and friend Michael Walker an honorary member of the group, as he has now seen the band 300 times. And in a recent live review, Cleveland Scene said, "Those who came out to the Beachland Ballroom last night were treated to a dynamic evening of jammy bluegrass improv from the always delightful Yonder Mountain String Band. The band veered from plaintive plucking to strident shredding, and the crowd engaged them in laid-back hootenanny dancing all night.'

The Colorado-based band formed in 1998 and have released 11 studio and live albums since, including three #1 Bluegrass Albums chart-toppers.  Rolling Stone said Love. Ain't Love is "an album rooted in modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between" and premiered the video for the album's first single, "Bad Taste," here.  Talking about the song "Take A Chance On Me," Taste Of Country said, "Funky' is just about the last word you'd expect to use to describe bluegrass, but Yonder manage to incorporate a funky groove with a sweet pop vocal hook and sunny vocal harmonies that would be right at home on mainstream pop radio for a track that is delightfully unexpected."

* = with The Southern Belles

On February 16, Craft Recordings will release a deluxe edition of one of the most iconic and enduring records in jazz. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2017, Way Out West, alongside Saxophone Colossus, cemented Sonny Rollins' place as one of the top tenor saxophonists of all-time. This meticulously compiled package pays appropriate tribute to the importance of the landmark recording with an audiophile-quality pressing of the original album and a second LP of bonus material featuring rare and previously unreleased tracks from the legendary session. Both records are pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) on 180-gram vinyl. Grammy® Award-winning writer Neil Tesser contributes liner notes, which include excerpts from a recent interview he conducted with Rollins especially for this release. Rare photos by famed jazz photographer William Claxton round out the collection, which comes housed in a handsome hinged box.  More info below on album and Rollins.

Way Out West (Deluxe Edition) will also be available at streaming outlets, mastered for iTunes, and in Hi-Res digital (96/24 and 192/24) on street date. Preorder Way Out West (Deluxe Edition) on Amazon.

Track Listing:

Disc One - Original Way Out West Album

Side A

A1. I'm an Old Cowhand

A2. Solitude

A3. Come, Gone

Side B

B1. Wagon Wheels

B2. There Is No Greater Love

B3. Way Out West

Disc Two - Bonus Tracks from the Way Out West Recording Session

Side A

A1. Monologue: You Gotta Dig the Lyrics (previously unreleased)

A2. I'm An Old Cowhand (alternate version)

A3. Dialogue: Titling "Come, Gone" (previously unreleased)

A4. Come Gone (alternate version)

Side B

B1. There Is No Greater Love (alternate version, previously unreleased)

B2. Way Out West (take 1, previously unreleased)

B3. Way Out West (alternate version)

Craft Recordings, the Catalog division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce a deluxe vinyl box set celebrating Allen Ginsberg's iconic Howl And Other Poems, one of the most important pieces of modern American literature. Due out February 23rd, the collection offers Ginsberg's recording of the poems, pressed on translucent red vinyl - reproducing the original 1959 LP release, as well as a replica of the synonymous book of poetry, published in 1956 by City Lights for their Pocket Poets series. Also included in the box set is a photo of Ginsberg from the '50s, a reproduction of the original City Lights reading invite from 1956 and a booklet, with new liner notes by Beat scholar Ann Charters, as well as notes by poet Anne Waldman. To celebrate, San Francisco's legendary City Lights Booksellers will host a reception on February 22nd at 7:00 PM. The event, which will be open to the public, will feature readings and statements by Ann Charters, San Francisco's Poet Laureate Kim Shuck, poet and author Neeli Cherkovski, City Lights' Poetry Editor Garrett Caples and box set producer Bill Belmont.

Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) was one of the best-known writers of the Beat Generation as well as a leading figure in the counterculture movement. Tirelessly prolific throughout his life, Ginsberg was most closely associated with was Howl - a poetic rage against society's conformism and capitalism, which rocked the literary world upon its publication, and has gone on to be one of the most widely performed poems of the 20th Century.

Howl is also noteworthy, as it was at the center of a high-profile 1957 obscenity trial, resulting in the arrest of City Lights publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and bookstore manager Shigeyoshi Murao. The trial stands today as a prominent case for First Amendment rights, having set a legal precedent for the publication of controversial works. Murao and Ferlinghetti were ultimately acquitted of charges, as Howl was proven to be of redeeming social importance. Two years later, Berkeley's Fantasy Records (home to Dave Brubeck and, eventually, Vince Guaraldi and Creedence Clearwater Revival) issued a recording of Ginsberg reciting the contents of the pocket poem.  Although "Howl" itself is the centerpiece of the program, each additional reading by Ginsberg is full of passion, showcasing his brilliance both as a poet and a performer. His vaudevillian delivery carries the full weight of his honest observations on life, love, spirituality and existence.

In his introduction, box set producer Bill Belmont notes that Howl "established the Beat generation of poets...as a cultural movement." He goes on to argue that "the Beats successfully transitioned the generation gap between the mid-century post-war Beatnik movement to the more culturally transformative '60s generation. In many ways, the Beats influenced the cultural and musical era that followed." Indeed, Ginsberg was closely associated with several musicians of the era - most famously with Bob Dylan, with whom he collaborated; but his work also has been cited as an influence by the likes of the Clash and Patti Smith, as well as more modern acts, such as Lana Del Rey and U2.

In her new liner notes, Ann Charters shares her own experiences of hearing a live reading of the poem by Ginsberg in the mid-'50s, recalling that "Courtesy shown to his listeners, and patience sharing his poetry with large audiences, were as much a part of Ginsberg as his breath. They were all essential parts of his being, a poet honored worldwide in his lifetime as the quintessential 'rebel bard.'" Decades after its recording, Howl And Other Poems remains a lively and intimate listen, and a reminder of Ginsberg's consummate genius as both a writer and a performer.

Pre-order Howl And Other Poems on Amazon

In honor of George Harrison's 75th birthday (February 25), the Grammy®-winning, 8-times platinum release CONCERT FOR GEORGE, will be available for the first time on vinyl, released as a 4-LP Box Set, as well as a Limited Edition Deluxe 10-disc Box Set via Concord Music.

Says Olivia Harrison, "We will always celebrate George's birthday and this year we are releasing Concert for George in a very special package in memory of a special man."

The Deluxe Box Set (limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide) features the complete sound and film recordings from the concert (on 4 180-gram audiophile LPs, 2 CDs, 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-rays), a 12"x12" hard-bound 60-page book, plus an opportunity to own a piece of the historic event, by way of a cutting from the original hand-painted on-stage tapestry used as the backdrop at the Royal Albert Hall on November 29, 2002. The package is housed in a gold-colored, fabric-wrapped box with a die-cut mandala window to display the unique stage fabric (which is mounted on an individually numbered card, suitable for framing). Includes a note from Olivia Harrison, explaining the story behind the tapestry.  The 1,000 Limited Edition Deluxe Box Sets are only available on ConcertForGeorge.com. Click here to pre-order: http://found.ee/CFG-deluxe-r

The 4-LP Box Set includes the complete sound recordings from CONCERT FOR GEORGE, on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, featuring a special, mandala-design etched on side-8. This is the first time that all songs from the performance have been available on an audio configuration. The album will also be made newly available via streaming platforms, track listing mirroring that of the vinyl.

In addition to the vinyl formats, the release will also be presented as a 2-CD set, as well as newly issued 2-CD + 2-DVD, and 2-CD + 2-Blu-ray combo packages. The 2-CD set features sound recordings from the concert. The 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray sets also include the complete filmed concert on the first disc, with a second disc containing the original theatrical version featuring concert highlights, interviews with the performers, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes footage. Exclusive to the Blu-ray format, the second disc includes an interview segment featuring Ringo Starr, Jim Keltner and Ray Cooper, entitled "Drummers."

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On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more.

Directed by David Leland (whose credits include the feature Wish You Were Here,HBO's Band Of Brothers and the Traveling Wilburys video "Handle With Care"), CONCERT FOR GEORGE captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (featuring Clapton on guitar, McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), "Taxman" (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and "The Inner Light" (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar). Lynne, Harrison's longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director.

CONCERT FOR GEORGE has been certified 8-times platinum by the RIAA since its initial release as a 2-DVD set in November 2003 and earned a 2004 Grammy® Award for Best Long Form Music Video.

On March 23, Craft Recordings will release The Thousand Incarnations Of The Rose: American Primitive Guitar and Banjo (1963-1974) on 2LP, CD, and digital. This new compilation celebrates the groundbreaking, inventive approach to traditional instrumentation brought forward by an impressive group of maverick artists whose interpretations of folk, blues, and traditional song gave rise to one of American music's most unique and influential stylistic schools, known today as American Primitive. Featured artists on the compilation, which serves as a "Who's Who" of the genre, include John Fahey, Leo Kottke, Robbie Basho, Harry Taussig and more. The two-LP vinyl edition features deluxe gatefold packaging, and a tipped-in booklet containing new liner notes by compilation producer Glenn Jones and illustrations by Drew Christie. The CD configuration comes housed in a softpack and features a booklet containing both Jones' notes and Christie's artwork.

Preorder the release on Amazon or find it at your local record store.

The Craft Recordings release comes in connection with a three-day festival by the same name, The Thousand Incarnations of the Rose, which promises to be a music festival unlike any other. Taking place at multiple venues in Takoma Park, MD from April 13th - 15th, the festival brings together for the first time more than 25 acoustic fingerstyle guitar and banjo players from every era of the American Primitive/Guitar Soli movement and every corner of the United States; pairing legends such as Peter Lang, Max Ochs, Harry Taussig, and Peter Walker with modern day heavy hitters like Glenn Jones, Marisa Anderson, Daniel Bachman, and Nathan Bowles. There will also be documentary screenings and rare footage of John Fahey, Robbie Basho, and Jack Rose, plus panel discussions with scholars and musicians. It is only fitting that Takoma Park, Fahey's boyhood home, will host the festival this year, which commemorates the 60th anniversary of his very first recordings.

For tickets and additional information, including lineup and event schedule, please click here.

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When guitarist John Fahey sat down to record The Takoma Park Pool Hall Blues for Fonotone Records in 1958 he could not have imagined that he was starting an artistic movement or that generations of players would follow in his footsteps. The number of players who have since taken up the American Primitive mantle has grown exponentially year-by-year and album-by-album. The term has come to refer to a certain approach to playing the guitar (or banjo) that favors emotion and mood over virtuosity for its own sake. With his minimalistic, self-taught approach to writing and recording, incorporating folk, blues, American roots music, and sound collage, Fahey laid the foundation for others to follow in his style. Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, and Robbie Basho, Fahey's labelmates on the Takoma label, all shared aspects of Fahey's approach to fingerstyle acoustic guitar, expanding and building upon the sounds that Fahey brought forward with his inventive approach to the instrument. Later, contemporary artists like Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Ryley Walker, and Vetiver, among many others, would cite Fahey as being highly influential on developing their own signature styles and approaches to music.

Track Listing:

LP

Side One:

1. John Fahey -- Night Train to Valhalla (2:14)

2. Leo Kottke -- The Ice Miner (1:54)

3. Leo Kottke - Anyhow (2:04)

4. Peter Walker - April In Cambridge (3:11)

5. Harry Taussig - Water Verses (1:52)

6. Harry Taussig - Children's Dance (3:48)

7. Sandy Bull - Little Maggie (4:08)

Side Two:

1. John Fahey - On the Banks of the Owchita (3:50)

2. Peter Walker - Gypsy Song (3:41)

3. Max Ochs - Raga (1) (4:53)

4. Max Ochs - Raga (2) (4:13)

5. Billy Faier - Longhorn Express (4:35)

Side Three:

1. Robbie Basho - The Thousand Incarnations of the Rose (13:56)

2. Fred Gerlach - Eyrie (5:52)

Side Four:

1. George Stavis - Winterland Doldrums (9:31)

2. Peter Lang -- When Kings Come Home (4:35)

3. John Fahey -- The Portland Cement Factory at Monolith, California (4:26)

CD

1. John Fahey -- Night Train to Valhalla (2:14)

2. Leo Kottke -- The Ice Miner (1:54)

3. Leo Kottke - Anyhow (2:04)

4. Peter Walker - April In Cambridge (3:11)

5. Harry Taussig - Water Verses (1:52)

6. Harry Taussig - Children's Dance (3:48)

7. Sandy Bull - Little Maggie (4:08)

8. John Fahey - On the Banks of the Owchita (3:50)

9. Peter Walker - Gypsy Song (3:41)

10. Max Ochs - Raga (1) (4:53)

11. Max Ochs - Raga (2) (4:13)

12. Billy Faier - Longhorn Express (4:35)

13. Robbie Basho - The Thousand Incarnations of the Rose (13:56)

14. Fred Gerlach - Eyrie (5:52)

15. George Stavis - Winterland Doldrums (9:31)

16. Peter Lang -- When Kings Come Home (4:35)

17. John Fahey -- The Portland Cement Factory at Monolith, California (4:26)

For more info, visit CraftRecordings.com on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify.

Acclaimed bluegrass/Americana quintet HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES is set to release their new album The Ode February 16 via Tape Time Records. The Ode will be the debut offering from the new label, which was founded by their friends in the Infamous Stringdusters. The two like-minded bands return to the road together this Wednesday (2/7) in Louisville, KY (full itinerary below).  The album's second single, "Steer True," is out now; the album's title track was released in September.

The Ode is quintessential HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES music from the Wisconsin group: David C. Lynch (harmonica, accordion, spoons, vocals), Collin Mettelka (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Russell Pedersen (banjo, fiddle, vocals), Adam Greuel (guitar, dobro, vocals) and Samual Odin (bass). Equal parts good-time bluegrass and country lament, the record-their fourth full-length--captures the band at their studio best. After seven years, three albums, innumerable sold out shows, and countless beers, bluegrass mavericks HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES appropriately consider themselves a "family" on a wild, wonderful, and often whacky roller coaster. The bond between the five gentlemen fuels their creativity and chemistry on stage and in the studio.

Produced by Trampled By Turtles frontman Dave Simonett, the album-recorded at Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota, where Nirvana recorded In Utero--marks a point of growth for HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES. The band's Adam Gruel says, "We've got the bluegrass burner type tunes we're known for on there, but we're experimenting with other elements. Little pieces of everybody are encapsulated in this record. For the first time, we were really conscious of allowing our respective musical curiosities into the fold. Sam drops in a jazz and classical feel. Dave brings that Zydeco, Cajun, and old school blues vibe. Collin turns up with this kinda pop folk energy, and Russell gives us the old-timey banjo feel. For me, I'm trying to play out my singer-songwriter curiosities. There are five songwriters in the band, and we've gotten better at harnessing our individual creativity and bringing it to the collective."

The Ode track list:

1)      The Ode

2)      Next River Bend

3)      Steer True

4)      Stay Awhile

5)      AD/BC

6)      Home Again

7)      Foggy Halo

8)      American Dream

9)      River Time

10)  Millennial Girl

11)  Eat The Cake

HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES tour itinerary:

Abramorama, in association with Concord Music, announced they will present a special limited theatrical run of Concert for George, remastered in 5.1 Stereo Surround Sound beginning February 20, 2018. February 25th marks what would have been George Harrison's 75th birthday. Due to an overwhelming response from theaters in North America, the film has already been booked into more than 75 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with the list growing daily. The International roll-out of the film will be announced next week.  

 Over the years, Abramorama has a proven track record in the music driven film space, partnering several times with Neil Young, Green Day, Pearl Jam and now once again with a member of The Beatles. Abramorama released the Ron Howard documentary The Beatles:  Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years in 2016. Through limited engagements and event screenings, the film grossed close to $3 million in the U.S. and more than $12 million worldwide. 

On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more.

Directed by David Leland (Wish You Were Here, HBO's Band Of Brothers and the Traveling Wilburys' video "Handle With Care"), Concert for George captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (featuring Eric Clapton on guitar, Paul McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), "Taxman" (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and "The Inner Light" (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar). Lynne, Harrison's longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director.

Concert for George has been certified 8-times platinum by the RIAA since its initial release and earned a 2004 Grammy® Award for Best Long Form Music Video.

In conjunction with the theatrical release, the sound recordings from Concert for George will also be reissued for the very first time on vinyl (available as a 4-LP Box Set, as well as a Limited Edition Deluxe 10-disc Box Set) and on audio streaming services, as well as on 2CD/2DVD, 2CD/2Blu-Ray and 2CD formats via Concord Music. This is the first time that all songs from the performance have been available on an audio configuration.

For additional information, please visit www.concertforgeorge.com/theatrical-listings

Following on the heels of their win for "Best Bluegrass Album" at the 2018 GRAMMYs, progressive bluegrass pioneers THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are announcing a special co-headlining show with their friends YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 4. They'll be joined by special guests THE EARLS OF LEICESTER and HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES.

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, February 23 however, starting today, February 19, members of THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS fan club get an opportunity to purchase an exclusive pre-sale ticket package which includes entry to a second bonus performance at Boulder's Fox Theatre on August 3. The intimate show, presented by KBCO and Tape Time Records, will feature performances from the STRINGDUSTERS and HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES and is only available via the two-day bundle here.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are touring in support of their acclaimed studio album Laws Of Gravity -- "Best Bluegrass Album" at this year's GRAMMYs and #1 on Billboard's Bluegrass albums chart upon its January 2017 release. Last year, they also released a live album, Laws Of Gravity: Live!, recorded while out on the road and an EP of covers, Undercover Vol. 2. Check out their version of the Cure's "Just Like Heaven" here on Rolling Stone.

In addition to their relentless touring schedule (over 120 shows last year) and stream of new releases, the accomplished group recently announced the formation of their own label, Tape Time Records. The first release comes from their frequent tourmates HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES. The Ode, an 11-track collection produced by Trampled By Turtles frontman Dave Simonett, was just released February 16. Stream the album now on Spotify.

Acclaimed bluegrass group YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND recently celebrated their 2000th show together and released their latest album Love. Ain't Love in June of last year. Rolling Stone called the release, "an album rooted in modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between." Love. Ain't Love can be heard now on Spotify.

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On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has just announced their inaugural ON THE BLUE CRUISE.

Hosted by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, this 5-night Classic Rock Cruise, featuring an array of musical performances and events, will set sail out of Miami, FL aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas next February 10-15, 2019 and visit two ports: Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas and the Private Isle of Labadee.

This full ship charter cruise goes on sale to the pubic beginning Wednesday, March 14 at 1:00pm ET, with cabins prices starting at $1,099 per person (double occupancy). Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory for all passengers, regardless of age. For booking and more info, visit OnTheBlueCruise.com and follow @OnTheBlueCruise on Facebook.

Musical host Justin Hayward is creating live performances for the cruise, featuring songs from his solo archives along with deep cuts from five decades of material from The Moody Blues. Attendees can expect some familiar faces from Hayward's Moodies past to join him on stage, along with a variety of Classic Rock legends.

The line-up for ON THE BLUE CRUISE also includes: The Zombies, Dave Mason, Steve Hackett (of Genesis), Alan Parsons, The Orchestra featuring former members of ELO, Procol Harum, Al Stewart, Wishbone Ash, POCO, Vanilla Fudge, Colin Blunstone, Danny Seraphine (of Chicago), Rick Derringer, Randy Hansen, and The Young Dubliners, with more acts to be announced. The cruise will be hosted by journalists Sal Cirrincione and Jon Kirkman.

The cruise will set sail on the magnificent Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas which features not one, but two, huge music venues inside the ship. In addition, the ship is getting the biggest facelift in the history of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (over $100 million makeover) that will be completed this summer. Cruisers will get to experience the new Mariner of the Seas, providing more ways to play, delicious new dining concepts and a few surprises to thrill even the boldest cruisers. Launch yourself into a virtual world on a new bungee trampoline experience - Sky Pad. Hang ten on the newly added FlowRider surf simulator or race down The Perfect Storm waterslides. Have a tiki-chic rendezvous over rum punches in The Bamboo Room or bond over family-style Tuscan eats at Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver. This is going to be a "WOW" ship with some of the finest music and events featuring some of the greats in Classic Rock.

CMH Records' acclaimed Pickin' On Series is putting out their classic, fan-fave tribute to Modest Mouse on vinyl for the first time. Set for release on Saturday, April 21 as an official Record Store Day title, the double-vinyl collection features bluegrass interpretations of the esteemed Portland-based rock band as performed by Iron Horse.

Alabama-based quartet Iron Horse tackle the quirky yet beloved music of Modest Mouse with their renowned aplomb, re-interpreting the indie rockers bluegrass-style. This album was originally released in 2004, but this marks its first time on vinyl. A No Depression review noted: "'Ocean Breathes Salty' transcends as a gospel-inflected number, and 'Polar Opposites' was country-tinged from the word go, given its refrain: 'I'm trying to drink away the part of the day that I cannot sleep away.'" The album found even more success and renown when HBO's TRUE BLOOD prominently featured Iron Horse's version of "Night On The Sun" in an episode.

Like so many indie bands who hit it big, Modest Mouse seemed to pop up overnight when they dropped their smash hit Good News for People Who Love Bad News. However, they had been winning over fans with their mix of clever wordplay and eclectic songwriting for well over a decade by the time "Float On" took over the airwaves. The foundation of the band-Isaac Brock, Eric Judy and Jeremiah Green-have made it their business to create some of the most disarming music inside or outside the mainstream. In the end, it is their unique approach to popular music that has so many fans, new and old, swooning to their endearing anthems.

Pickin' On Modest Mouse: The Bluegrass Tribute is an unorthodox tribute to one of music's most unorthodox bands. With their deft mix of technical picking and minimized harmonies, Iron Horse has turned this album into a singularly haunting and angelic experience. It is a testament to the talent of Modest Mouse that this tribute will certainly ring true with fans of all music. Pickin' On Modest Mouse: The Bluegrass Tribute is good news to fall on anybody's ears.

Pickin' On Modest Mouse-The Bluegrass Tribute Featuring Iron Horse track list:

Side A:

--Ocean Breathes Salty

--3rd Planet

--Polar Opposites

--Float On

Side B:

--Gravity Rides Everything

--A Different City

--Dark Center of the Universe

Side C:

--Interstate 8

--World at Large

--Trailer Trash

--Satin in a Coffin

Side D:

--Dramamine

--Baby Blue Sedan

--Night on the Sun

Los Angeles-based CMH RECORDS is digging into their storied vaults and reissuing several of their classic bluegrass titles in digital format for the first time ever. The first wave of releases, out March 16, includes A Touch of Bryant from Felice & Boudleaux Bryant, Dim Lights, Thick Smoke from Joe Maphis w/ Rose Lee & Dale, and Sing Away the Pain from Josh Graves.

Available now in digital format after being out of print for over 30 years, A Touch of Bryant is the only album ever recorded by the legendary husband and wife songwriting team Felice & Boudleaux Bryant. The Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees gave us such classics as "Rocky Top," "I Can Hear Kentucky Calling Me," "Love Hurts" and many more. With over 6,000 songs written--1,500 of which were recorded by artists such as The Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, and The Osborne Brothers--the 12 tracks on this collection are a mere glimpse of the astounding talent of the Bryants.

Dubbed one of the flashiest country guitarists of the 1950s and 1960s, capable of playing numerous stringed instruments with great facility, Joe Maphis was known as The King of the Strings. His hit song "Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music)," co-written with his wife Rose Lee and Max Fidler, has become a honky-tonk standard with countless artists recording versions of the tune, including Flatt & Scruggs, Dwight Yoakam, John Prine, Marty Stuart, Vern Gosdin, and Daryle Singletary, among others. Joe and Rose Lee often collaborated, and their son Dale is also featured on this album of the same name, Dim Lights, Thick Smoke, in keeping with Maphis' tradition of making his records a family affair. It's no surprise that Maphis was also close with the Carter family (and Johnny Cash), and this album features the song "Mother Maybelle," written in honor of the family matriarch, Maybelle Carter.

Considered the first player to bring dobro into bluegrass, Josh Graves' raw, blues-based style would prove a major influence on later masters such as Mike Auldridge and Jerry Douglas. His dobro is featured prominently on legendary records by Foggy Mountain Boys--including Songs of Glory, Songs of the Famous Carter Family, Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hall, Town and Country, and Hear the Whistle Blow--and his sound was an integral part of the famous quartet, The Masters, as well as Flatt's Nashville Grass. On Sing Away the Pain, Graves' dobro style is a defining feature of the bluegrass sound. He played fast and loud, while also creating extremely sensitive melodic backing to bluesy ballads and slower gospel numbers. The album, produced by and featuring guitar contribution from Graves' son Billy Troy, also features legendary fiddler Vassar Clements, the father of hillbilly jazz.

CMH Records was founded in 1975 by Martin Haerle and was dedicated to presenting the finest Bluegrass and roots music, making a home for classic artists and their material, as well as stellar recordings from then new voices. The label remains a proud family business, run by Martin's son David. Described recently by the Los Angeles Times as a "stubborn, curious Silver Lake music company," the label has been a strong proponent for honest music, and has found success with its classic catalogue and its ongoing "Pickin' On" series, which features bluegrass interpretations of contemporary artists, including recent hit albums dedicated to the music of Nirvana and Metallica. The Times piece added that CMH "meets unsung needs in the music industry" and cited its "creative diversification."

Craft Recordings is proud to announce two vinyl reissues for Mike Ness’ solo albums, Under The Influences and Cheating At Solitaire, both set for release on April 6th. Ness is most widely known as the frontman for Social Distortion — a band that would profoundly impact the American Punk Rock movement and go on to be one of the best-selling punk rock groups of all time. But long before he ever heard the Ramones, the Clash or the Sex Pistols, Ness grew up listening to early rock and roll.

His solo work represents the full spectrum of all these influences. Cheating At Solitaire and Under The Influences integrate punk, rockabilly, primitive rock and roll, country and blues while maintaining the energy that typifies Mike Ness.

About Cheating At Solitaire:

Cheating At Solitaire, the first solo release from Ness, was originally released in 1999 and has been long out of print on vinyl until this reissue. This 2-LP album incorporates the raw power and social relevance that has always marked Mike Ness’ music, while embracing many of the defining styles in American rock and roll history. Among the guest contributors are Brian Setzer and Bruce Springsteen, and featured cover songs include Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” and Hank Williams’ “You Win Again.” Bonus track “Company C” is exclusive to the vinyl configuration.

The album is available to pre-order now as a 2-LP vinyl set, and also on limited-edition blue vinyl (500 pieces), available exclusively via the Official Mike Ness Store (at the pre-order link below).

Cheating At Solitaire – Track Listing:

A1: The Devil In Miss Jones

A2: Don’t Think Twice

A3: Misery Loves Company (with Bruce Springsteen)

A4: Crimes Don’t Pay (with Brian Setzer)

B1: Rest Of Our Lives

B2: You Win Again

B3: Cheating At Solitaire

B4: No Man’s Friend

C1: Charmed Life

C2: Dope Fiend Blues (with Billy Zoom)

C3: Ballad Of A Lonely Man

C4: I’m In Love With My Car

D1: If You Leave Before Me

D2: Long Black Veil

D3: Send Her Back

D4: Company C

Pre-order on vinyl here: http://found.ee/MikeNess-Solitaire-LP-p

Listen here: http://found.ee/MikeNess-Solitaire-Spotify-p

About Under The Influences:

Under The Influences is an influences-driven collection of country, rock and bluegrass covers of songs that inspired Mike Ness. He was especially inspired by the roots of American music, and his earliest influences were the pioneers of rock and roll — musicians that were scandalous and rebellious in their day. Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones, Woody Guthrie and Creedence Clearwater Revival marked Ness’ early years. The musicianship of the bands and the revolutionary spirit at their core appealed to Ness. This radical essence would become his calling-card, but he would never lose the love of his roots.

“I have a great affection for roots music. Old blues, country, folk, rockabilly and primitive rock and roll in general.” Says Ness, “Without these roots, I wouldn't have perspective. I love the music and feel it is as relevant as ’70s glitter and early punk. As a solo artist, I am able to cross the boundaries and integrate it all. I tried to bring these influences together and keep it honest."

Under The Influences, first released in 1999, features songs as diverse as the Sonny Curtis-penned "I Fought The Law" and the Carter Family’s “Wildwood Flower,” each with a unique Mike Ness spin. It also features a honky-tonk version of the Social Distortion classic, “Ball and Chain.”

The album is available to pre-order now as a standard vinyl, and also on limited-edition red vinyl (500 pieces), available exclusively via the Official Mike Ness Store (at the pre-order link below).

Under The Influences – Track Listing:

A1: All I Can Do Is Cry

A2: Gamblin’ Man

A3: Let The Jukebox Keep On Playing

A4: I Fought The Law

A5: Big Iron

A6: One More Time

A7: Six More Miles

B1: A Thief In The Night

B2: Once A Day

B3: Funnel Of Love

B4: House Of Gold

B5: Wildwood Flower

B6: Ball and Chain (Honky Tonk)

Pre-order on vinyl here:  http://found.ee/MikeNess-Influences-LP-p

Listen here: http://found.ee/MikeNess-Influences-Spotify-p 

Grammy-winning bluegrass mavericks THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are announcing two special Lake Tahoe shows this summer, to follow Phish concerts in the area. The Tuesday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 18 shows will take place at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV beginning at 11pm with special guests The Kitchen Dwellers opening. Pre-sale tickets begin today (4/18) at http://bit.ly/2HaMN1E and http://bit.ly/2J75nbQ and general on-sale is Friday, April 20.

"We are really excited to make the trip to Tahoe for two nights of Phish after-parties with the Kitchen Dwellers!," says the Stringdusters' Chris Pandolfi. "Phish has taken the of idea the live concert experience to unprecedented places, inspiring so many bands (including the Dusters) to up their game and let the show evolve to mirror the energy of the crowd. They've had some legendary shows at Tahoe, and we can't wait to be a part of the action and play for all the amazing fans who will be there."

The STRINGDUSTERS--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)--continue out on the road in support of their latest studio album, Laws Of Gravity, which won the GRAMMY for "Best Bluegrass Album" in January. In the last year, they also released a live album, Laws Of Gravity: Live!, recorded while out on the road and an EP of covers, Undercover Vol. 2, as well as announcing the formation of their own label, Tape Time Records. The label's debut release, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades' The Ode, dropped February 16, 2018. For a full list of STRINGDUSTERS tour dates, including several summer festival appearances, visit www.thestringdusters.com/tour.

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Fans of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame group THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will be excited to hear Peach Picks: Cream Of The Crop 2003, a collection of the best performances culled from six shows in July and August 2003. Set for release May 16 via the band's Peach Records (Orchard distribution), the collection includes 36 tracks recorded between July 25 and August 10, 2003 in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Darien Center, NY, Hartford, Charlotte and Raleigh, with no song repeated.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND formed in 1969 and quickly became one of the most popular live bands in American rock music history, selling millions of records along the way. Hailed for their live improvisation and marathon performances, the group released the At Fillmore East album in 1971, and it's still hailed as one of the best live albums ever. The group played its last live performance October 28, 2014, at New York's Beacon Theatre.

The 2003 iteration of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND--founding members GREGG ALLMAN, JAIMOE and BUTCH TRUCKS plus WARREN HAYNES, MARC QUINONES, OTEIL BURBRIDGE and DEREK TRUCKS--would prove to be the longest-running line-up and most consistent in its live performances. The band had just released their first album in 10 years, the Grammy-nominated Hittin' The Note and were in top shape. Guest musicians on four Cream Of The Crop 2003 songs include Susan Tedeschi, Karl Denson and Branford Marsalis.

Continuing the tradition of providing quality content for fans, Peach Picks: Cream Of The Crop 2003 will be available in an array of configurations. The full curated four-CD set will be offered, both physically and digitally. Each of the full six concerts will also be available for completists, and this marks the first time any of this music has been made available digitally.

Recorded for the then-nascent "Instant Live" CD series (fans picked up copies of the concert immediately after the show as they were being burned on CD), these shows capture the group at full throttle. For this collection, Warren Haynes serves as Supervising Producer, longtime manager Bert Holman as Executive Producer, with Bill Levenson and John Lynskey as Associate Producers. Haynes says, "That was an important time in the growth of that incarnation of the ABB. We had just released Hittin' The Note and everybody was psyched to be playing a lot of new material from an album we all were very proud of and there was new life being breathed into a lot of the older songs." "Warren was asked to oversee this release because he has a keen ear, a great memory for individual show performances and is a master at song sequencing," says Holman. "The entire process went very well; we were all on the same page about what song should be included and in what order, and everybody in the band agreed with the final choices."

Cream Of The Crop, like many Allman Brothers Band releases before, is dedicated to a recently lost Brother. This one is in honor of Gregg Allman 1947-2017.

Cream Of The Crop 2003 track list:

Disc One

1)       Don't Want You No More

2)       It's Not My Cross To Bear

3)       Black Hearted Woman

4)       Rocking Horse

5)       Hot 'Lanta

6)       Old Before My Time

7)       Come And Go Blues

8)       Woman Across The River

9)       Desdemona

10)    The High Cost Of Low Living

11)    Hoochie Coochie Man

12)    Revival

Disc Two

1)       Trouble No More

2)       Midnight Rider

3)       You Don't Love Me

4)       Who To Believe

5)       Stormy Monday

6)       Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

7)       In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Disc Three

1)       Ain't Wastin' Time No More

2)       Worried Down With The Blues

3)       Statesboro Blues

4)       Stand Back

5)       Melissa

6)       Mountain Jam

7)       Layla

Disc Four

1)       Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

2)       Done Somebody Wrong

3)       Gambler's Roll

4)       Soulshine

5)       Who's Been Talking

6)       Don't Think Twice, It's Alright

7)       Wasted Words

8)       Dreams

9)       Whipping Post

10)    One Way Out

Acclaimed bluegrass stalwarts YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND have collected their favorite jams from the Spring Tour 2018 and have made seven tracks available for free via Soundcloud starting this past Friday, April 20. The songs include stretched-out originals and covers of the Grateful Dead ("Fire On The Mountain"), Talking Heads ("Girlfriend Is Better") and Del McCoury ("All Aboard"). You can hear the music here.

Hines' Finds captures Yonder Mountain String Band in fine form at these seven west coast shows recorded in March of this year, with the music twisting and turning into flows that last up to 30 minutes long. The band's Dave Johnston says, "Being on stage presents a whole set of rewards and challenges for us, and many times, the thrill of the crowd and the moment makes it tricky to know if what's happening has a little something extra. That is why we've decided to run this springs tours through our soundman par excellence Ben Hines' immaculate pair of ears. What do you get? You get Hines' Finds, a new series determined to bring you that mysterious energy that rises up from our hearts to yours. We hope you enjoy!"

Yonder Mountain String Band--have been touring heavily since the release of the Love. Ain't Love album in June 2017 and will kick off the summer festival season in May 25 at Summer Camp Festival in Illinois and will also perform at the inaugural Great Alaska Music Festival May 27 in Palmer, AK.

1)    Winds Of Wyoming (3/8/18, Salt Lake City, UT)

2)    All Aboard (3/17/18, Eugene, OR)

3)    Fingerprint/Girlfriend Is Better (3/18/18, Grants Pass, OR)

4)    Angel (3/21/18, Bend, OR)

5)    Fire On The Mountain (3/25/18, San Rafael, CA)

6)    Chasing My Tail (3/8/18, Hermosa Beach, CA)

7)    Hey Day (3/31/18, Tempe, AZ)

Details for the 9th annual MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE -- the world’s largest, and premier hard rock/heavy metal music cruise on the seven seas -- have been announced.

Departing out of Miami, Fl, this five-day/five-night full ship charter cruise -- dubbed Band Overboard -- will set sail February 24 – March 1, 2019 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas and visits two ports: Ocho Rios, Jamaica and the Private Isle of Labadee.

The public on-sale begins today (4/18) at 1:00pm EST, with cabins starting at $1,299 per person (double occupancy). Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory for all passengers, regardless of age. For more info and booking, visit MonstersOfRockCruise.com and follow @monstersofrockcruise on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The confirmed line-up for the 2019 MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE includes: Tesla, Tom Keifer, Extreme, Queensrÿche, Saxon,  Skid Row, UDO, Kix, D*A*D, Danger Danger, Kings X, Pat Travers Band, Nelson, The Quireboys, Pink Cream 69, The Wildhearts, Rose Tattoo, Eclipse, SOTO, Killer Dwarfs, Brighton Rock, Vain, Mike Tramp, John Corabi, Bullet Boys, Black N Blue, Tora Tora, Tuff, Lies, Deceit & Treachery, Jetboy, Michael Grant and the Assassins, and Mitch Malloy, with more performances to be announced.

In addition, the cruise will feature Return of the Shredders, showcasing renowned guitarists Richie Kotzen, Gus G, Tony McAlpine, Joel Hoekstra and Neil Zaza.

Eddie Trunk (SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation”) returns as the official cruise host, broadcasting “live” daily with artist interviews from the ship’s promenade. San Francisco radio host, Nikki Blakk and Luc Carl (SiriusXM’s “Hair Nation”) will moderate Q&A’s and many other specially designed events crafted for this unique hard rock, heavy metal voyage. Finally, stand-up comedians and “That Metal Show” Co-Hosts Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine will provide comic relief with their irreverent brand of humor.

In addition to the band performances, the cruise will host interactive events between artists and cruisers, including: MOR Artist Photo Experiences, Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred” challenge, Bonzai Pipeline Surfing Competition, Cooking with Rock Stars hosted by Lisa Tirone of Chef it up!, Name That Monster Song, Celebrity Artist Beer Event, Themed Nights, Painting With Rock Stars, and Private Dinners With The Bands, with more to be announced.

Mariner of the Seas is unlike any ship experienced before on the MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE. The vessel will undergo a stem-to-stern 100-million-dollar makeover prior to MOR’s sailing, adding new dining and bar alternatives, plus an array of new features and attractions for the active crowd. Kick back at The Bamboo Room, a punched-up Polynesian watering hole that will whisk you away with its throwback vibe and kitschy cool cocktails. Bond over delicious Tuscan specialties at the super cool Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver. Plus, it’s always Monster Game Time at Playmakers Bar and Arcade – where you can watch your favorite team or make your own legendary plays.

Spanning the length of Deck 5 and offering quick access to all performance venues, as well as a hot spot for cruisers to connect, the Royal Promenade on this Voyager Class ship, features restaurants, coffee bars and shopping. Other activities aboard the ship include: boogie boarding or surfing the waves at the FlowRider Surf Simulator, challenging yourself on the rock-climbing wall, soaking in one of the many hot tubs and pools, or pampering yourself in the world-class Vitality at Sea Spa.  New attractions to the ship include: Sky Pad (a brand new bungee trampoline experience that launches you sky high for gravity-defying fun combined with virtual reality headsets), The Perfect Storm (plunge down three stories of twisting, turning thrills on these dual high-speed race slides until you hit the bottom), Laser Tag (grab a blaster, choose a side and gear up for a stellar glow-in-the-dark time in this Bots versus Aliens battle for the last planet), and Escape Room (team up with fellow cruisers to find hidden clues and crack secret codes in your quest to rescue a time-traveling scientist in Escape Room: The Observatorium).

The exclusive island of Labadee is the ultimate private destination for MOR cruisers, offering adventure, exploration and relaxation amongst its many bars and pristine waters. Vacationers can amp up the adrenaline on the Dragon’s Tail Coaster, a thrilling 30-mile-per-hour ride with incredible views of the island. For more action, adventurous passengers may choose to strap on a helmet and harness and soar 500-feet down on the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, the world’s longest zip line over water. In addition, there are plenty of exciting options to choose from, including wave jet rides, parasailing, snorkel safaris, kayak tours, and much more.

Situated on Jamaica’s North coast, Ocho Rios has something for all travelers. MOR cruisers won’t want to miss Dunn’s River Falls, one of the most incredible and natural wonders in the world and a shore excursion unlike any other. This series of lush, tropical waterfalls cascade over terraced natural stairs, as you take the picturesque hike all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the journey, taking breaks to swim in the small lagoons and grottos as they ascend the vertical sections of the falls. Cruisers can wrap up with a hike and dip into the Caribbean Sea or enjoy a myriad of activities, such as windsurfing, kayaking, horseback riding, river raft rides or sightseeing.

Craft Recordings is pleased to announce a special reissue of Social Distortion's Live at the Roxy. Due out on June 29th - almost 20 years to the day of the album's original release date - the first (and only) live album from the rock 'n' roll icons, comprises a double-LP set and features a replica of the rare poster that came with the original 1998 pressing (featuring frontman Mike Ness on stage). The set includes such favorites as "Bad Luck," "Mommy's Little Monster" and a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Typical of Social Distortion's reputation, the band performs with a fierce energy onstage and Live at the Roxy captures this intensity.

Formed in 1979, the Southern California band have come to be known for their distinctive brand of hard rockabilly and punk that's cut with Ness' melodic lyrics, chronicling hard-luck tales of love, loss and lessons learned. The band first erupted onto the scene with their debut, 1983's Mommy's Little Monster, but it was their third album, 1990's Social Distortion, which broke them into mainstream success, garnering the rockers their first Gold Record, with hits like "Ball and Chain" and "Story of My Life" (live versions of which are featured on this reissue).

Now in their fourth decade, and with seven studio albums under their belt, Social Distortion are showing no signs of slowing down. Most recently, the band released a 4-LP retrospective box set, The Independent Years, chronicling their output from 1983-2004. The set includes classic albums such as Mommy's Little Monster and Prison Bound. Currently working on a new album, the band has spent much of the last year on the road and will continue to tour throughout the summer (tour dates below).

The album is available to pre-order now as a 2-LP vinyl set, and also on limited-edition green smoke-colored vinyl (1,000 pieces), exclusively via the Official Social Distortion Store.

Click here to pre-order on vinyl.

Click here to stream the album.

Track Listing:

A1: Story of My Life

A2: Bad Luck

A3: Under My Thumb

A4: Prison Bound

B1: Mommy's Little Monster

B2: Mass Hysteria

B3: The Creeps

B4: Another State of Mind

B5: Let It Be Me

C1: No Pain, No Gain

C2: Cold Feelings

C3: Telling Them

C4: I Was Wrong

C5: 1945

D1: Don't Drag Me Down

D2: Ball & Chain

D3: Ring of Fire

2018 Summer Tour:

6.01 | San Francisco, CA at The Masonic
6.02 | Rohnert Park, CA at SOMO Village Event Center
6.03 | Redding, CA at Redding Civic Auditorium
6.05 | Seattle, WA at Showbox SoDo
6.07 | Seattle, WA at Showbox SoDo
6.09 | Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
6.12 | Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
6.13 | Edmonton, AB at Union Hall
6.15 | Edmonton, AB at Union Hall
6.16 | Saskatoon, SK at O'Brians Event Centre
6.17 | Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
6.20 | Des Moines, IA at Brenton Skating Plaza
6.22 | Chicago, IL at House of Blues
6.23 | Chicago, IL at House of Blues
6.27 | Columbus, OH at Express Live!
6.28 | Sauget, IL at Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue
6.29 | Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest
7.02 | Lincoln, NE at Bourbon Theatre
7.04 | Denver, CO at Fox Street Compound
7.06 | Salt Lake City, UT at The Depot
7.07 | Boise, ID at Knitting Factory
7.08 | Bend, OR at Midtown Ballroom
7.10 | Spokane, WA at Knitting Factory
7.11 | Portland, OR at Roseland Theater
7.14 | Colwood, BC at Rock the Shores Festival
7.17 | Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades
7.19 | Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades
7.20 | Avila Beach, CA at Avila Beach Resort

Craft Recordings is pleased to announce two special reissues from celebrated blues icons Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Both legends in their own right, their synergistic musical partnership prompted Rolling Stone to dub the duo "the Original Blues Brothers." Throughout the '60s and '70s, they were frequent studio and stage collaborators, and together produced stunning live performances and some of their finest recorded work.

2018 marks the 50th anniversary for both Buddy Guy's A Man and the Blues and Junior Well's Coming at You, seminal albums originally released on Vanguard Records that were among the first to capture the dynamic sound of Chicago's electric blues scene. To celebrate these classic blues titles, both are being reissued on audiophile-quality, 180-gram vinyl cut from the original analog masters.

Both LP are available for pre-order now.

Click here for Buddy Guy A Man and the Blues

Click here for Junior Wells Coming at You

A special bundle package is available via the Craft Recordings store: http://found.ee/buddyjunior-lpbundle-craft-b

About Buddy Guy's A Man and the Blues:

One of the great living musical legends, blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy has had a fundamental influence on modern music. Born in Louisiana, Guy relocated to Chicago in his early 20s, where he would collaborate with the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and Junior Wells. Bridging traditional blues with a modern, sometimes avant-garde style, Guy's flashy stage presence and pioneering electric guitar techniques would make him a star in his own right, and by the late '60s, with the release of his second album, A Man and the Blues, Guy was influencing the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Throughout the '70s, and '80s, Guy spent much of his time on the road, performing in Europe as well as the US, and opening a Chicago nightclub, Buddy Guy's Legends, in 1989. The '90s and '00s found Guy enjoying renewed success as a recording artist, earning several gold records and multiple GRAMMY® Awards. Guy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, received the National Medal of the Arts in 2003 and was awarded with Kennedy Center Honors in 2012. Having released over 20 studio and live albums, Buddy Guy continues to record and tour, always delivering a masterful show, ever-evolving in his style and sound.

Buddy Guy's legendary electric guitar licks and passionate vocals are on display in A Man and His Blues, with an adept backing band that includes the great Otis Spann on piano and a snappy sax trio. Featuring a handful of original tracks, a surprising and highly original rendition of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," plus classics like "Money (That's What I Want)," Guy's influential second album bridges Chicago blues with R&B. This 50th anniversary reissue was cut from the original analog master by Capitol Mastering's Ron McMaster.

Buddy Guy will be touring in the U.S. throughout the summer in 2018 and will be a part of the Rock Legends Cruise VII in February 2019. Guy also recently appeared on David Letterman's series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, available now on Netflix.

A full list of Buddy Guy's live dates can be found here: http://www.buddyguy.net/tour

About Junior Wells' Coming at You:

Known as the "Godfather of the Blues," Junior Wells (1934-1998) was one of the preeminent Chicago bluesmen, known best for his impressive amplified harmonica stylings and fervent vocals. As a teenager in the early '50s, Wells began his career with the Muddy Waters Band, replacing Little Walter on the harmonica. By the end of the decade, Wells was successfully leading his own groups, often teaming up with fellow Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy. Infusing his blues with the sounds of contemporary rock, funk and soul, Wells was easily embraced by a rock audience, and by 1970, he was playing the Fillmore West and touring with the likes of the Rolling Stones and Canned Heat. Known for commanding the stage with his impassioned live performances, Wells would continue to perform (often with Guy) and record throughout the blues resurgence of the '80s and '90s. Even now-two decades after his death-he remains a revered and influential musical icon.

An iconic electric blues album of the '60s, Coming at You features harmonica player and singer Junior Wells at his finest. With fellow Chicago musician Buddy Guy on lead guitar, Coming at You showcases the two fiery musicians' talents in the studio as they play a selection of blues standards, backed by a tight band including Lefty Dizz on guitar, Douglas Fagan on sax and Clark Terry on trumpet. Back on vinyl for the first time in over 40 years, this 50th anniversary reissue was also cut from the original analog master by Ron McMaster at Capitol Mastering.

BUDDY GUY A MAN AND THE BLUES - TRACK LISTING:

A1. A Man and the Blues

A2. I Can't Quit the Blues

A3. Money (That's What I Want)

A4. One Room Country Shack

A5. Mary Had a Little Lamb

B1. Just Playing My Axe

B2. Sweet Little Angel

B3. Worry, Worry

B4. Jam on a Monday Morning

JUNIOR WELLS COMING AT YOU - TRACK LISTING:

A1. Stop Breakin' Down

A2. Somebody's Tippin' In

A3. Five Long Years

A4. Mystery Train

A5. So Sad This Morning

A6. When My Baby Left Me

B1. Little by Little

B2. Tobacco Road

B3. Worried Life Blues

B4. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man

B5. You Don't Love Me

FIVE ALARM FUNK is experiencing a landmark year in their 15+ year career. Following a nod at the 2018 JUNO Awards for their full-length album Sweat, the Vancouver-based eclectic eight-piece is celebrating the release of their latest single, "We Play The Funk," featuring legendary funk icon Bootsy Collins with the debut of the official music video.

Check out the video for "We Play The Funk" now on Billboard here.

"The video is jammin' from beginning to the start of something fresh and new," Bootsy shares with Billboard. "For me it trips down memory lane with a bunch of musical freedom fighters going gung-ho just for the funk of it. All we ask in return is for you to have just as much fun as we do. This is not just a music video, this is a Groovement that will sweep one nation at a time. Soon we all will be onto first responders to Five Alarm Funk!"

"Bootsy's the captain of funk, so for us to hop on board with him, man, it's such a pleasure and such an honor and an inspiration," FIVE ALARM FUNK drummer/vocalist Tayo Branston shares.

The project came about as Bootsy heard FIVE ALARM's original song "Capital City," off their 2017 album Sweat (nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year at this year's JUNOs), and was inspired to re-work the track with his own flair. "We Play The Funk" ft. Bootsy Collins first premiered with Relix magazine, who called the band "explosive," and is included on a mini EP titled Boots & Wheels, available now both digitally and via 7" Flexi disc.

"When I first heard Five Alarm Funk it felt very familiar and something I could embrace, so it was a no brainer for us to do something together," Bootsy shares. "They sent me this track and I felt it was fresh food for funk, so I wrote some funked up lyrics to it."

FIVE ALARM FUNK is also gearing up for a very busy summer and fall out on the road, including making several festival appearances across Canada and the U.S., as well as their first-ever New York City show: September 18 at Brooklyn Bowl. The live experience is where the band really shines--hot, sweaty dance floors with feet stomping and everybody moving.

Over a decade into creating music, FIVE ALARM FUNK--Tayo Branston (drums/vocals), Gabe Boothroyd (guitar), Oliver Gibson (guitar), Jason Smith (bass), Thomas Towers (congas), Ricki Valentine (timbales), Eli Bennett (saxophone) and Kent Wallace (trumpet)--remains as impossible as ever to put into a box. Although they are rooted in the style that gives the outfit its name, the group thrives on being able to transcend genre by seamlessly mixing in elements of gypsy rock, Afro-funk, Latin, ska, punk and even at times prog-metal. Check out their latest album Sweat here.

Craft Recordings celebrates the reissue of Ted Hawkins' 1982 album Watch Your Step. This release marks the first-ever official vinyl reissue of Watch Your Step, available on August 3, 2018 (8/3). From his obscure beginnings in Biloxi, Mississippi, to playing on the streets of Venice, California for small change, to experiencing notoriety in Europe as thousands flocked to his concerts before his untimely death: Ted Hawkins lived what he sang; of that, there is no doubt. His powerful, soulful voice awed listeners as he shared his beautifully troubled world. For the first-time fans can experience Watch Your Step on 180-gram vinyl.

Pre-order Watch Your Step on Amazon or find it at the newly launched Craft Recordings Web Store.

More about Ted Hawkins: Consider the unlikely story of Ted Hawkins. When he signed with Rounder Records in 1982, he had no manager or booking agent, and his only gig had been performing on the boardwalk in Venice Beach, California, where he sat on a milk crate and played for tips. At the time of his signing, he was also incarcerated at the California State Penitentiary. Yet, Ted's music was so soulful and compelling that there seemed to be no choice, especially for a label that did not measure success in sales or chart position. Ted's songs are quirky and personal, addressing despair and contrition in relationships ("I Gave Up All I Had," "If You Love Me"), abandonment ("The Lost Ones"), alcohol addiction ("Sorry You're Sick"), and even a hypothetical jingle for an airline company ("TWA"). There was also pure exuberance, if sometimes tainted with a dark edge, on songs such as "Watch Your Step" and the humorous "Who Got My Natural Comb?"

 The album, Watch Your Step, went on the receive a rare five-star Rolling Stone review, and was an artistic coup for Rounder. As esteemed author Peter Guralnick wrote in his album notes, Ted's music was a "rural adaptation of contemporary soul music," influenced especially by Sam Cooke. Hawkins was a soul singer of the first rank, tapping county, folk and blues along the way. He had a rough-voiced authority that, under other circumstances, might have made him a star.

Producer Bruce Bromberg first heard Ted Hawkins on the boardwalk in the 1970s and was so smitten that he arranged a session that paired him with Phillip Walker's rhythm and blues band. He released one single on his Joliet label, and then lost touch with Ted. Bromberg also had the foresight to record Hawkins, in a good studio, playing acoustic demo recordings of his original songs-his songbook at the time. As time passed, Bromberg became convinced that these simple recordings reflected the genius of a true American original.

Bromberg contacted Scott Billington at Rounder, and then found Ted, who in spite of his confinement enthusiastically agreed to sign with the label. Ted's acoustic recordings would comprise the bulk of the album, along with the single and two unreleased songs with Walker's band. Bromberg and photographer Carl Keyes, after negotiating a fair amount of bureaucracy with the California prison system, arranged a photo session in the prison yard, having brought Ted the pink shirt and guitar that you see in the artfully composed cover shot.

Ted Hawkins did not have an easy life. Born into poverty in Biloxi, Mississippi, he spent his teen years in reform school, followed by a stay in Louisiana's Parchman Farm penitentiary after stealing a leather jacket. He subsequently hoboed around the country, eventually landing in Los Angeles. There, he married his wife, Elizabeth, who sings harmony vocals on several songs on Watch Your Step, and who stood by him through his travails.

He recorded one more album for Rounder and Bromberg, Happy Hour, which features the guitar of Robert Cray, under the alias "Night Train Clemons," featured on the lascivious "You Pushed My Head Away." Hawkins subsequently relocated to England for several years, where his incipient popularity, prompted by the Rounder releases, exceeded anything he had known in the States. He was eventually deported and ended up again on the boardwalk in Venice. Repeating the scenario, he had experienced with Bromberg, he signed with Geffen Records, for whom he recorded a tastefully produced album in 1994 with producer Tony Berg, The Last Hundred Years. He died of a stroke at the age of 58, several months after the album's release.

The songs on Watch Your Step may represent the pinnacle of the creativity of Ted Hawkins as a writer. In 2015, the Austin-based Eight 30 label released a tribute album, Cold and Bitter Tears, which includes covers by artists such as Mary Gauthier, James McMurtry and Kasey Chambers, all largely drawn from his Rounder catalog. Country artist Anderson East covered his "Sorry You're Sick" in 2018.

The vinyl re-release of Watch Your Step celebrates a truly exceptional talent-Ted Hawkins-whose music and compositions have endured in a way that he might never have imagined possible.

Tracks:

A.1 Watch Your Step

A.2 Bring It Home Daddy

A.3 If You Love Me

A.4 Don't Lose Your Cool

A.5 The Last Ones

A.6 Who Got My Natural Comb

A.7 Peace & Happiness

B.1 Sweet Baby

B.2 Stop Your Crying

B.3 Put In A Cross

B.4 Sorry You're Sick

B.5 Watch Your Step (Band Version)

B.6 TWA

B.7 I Gave Up All I Had

B.8 Stay Close To Me

Continuing with their practice of performing more than 120 dates last year, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS can't get enough of playing out on the road and are announcing a new string of Fall 2018 headlining tour dates. The GRAMMY-winning bluegrass mavericks will travel across the U.S., making stops in Atlanta, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Asheville, as well as a New York City show at The Gramercy Theatre on November 15. A list of current dates is below and more will be announced later. Tickets for the newly announced dates (indicated with an asterisk below) are on sale now (6/26), via an exclusive fan pre-sale at www.thestringdusters.com/tour; general ticket on-sale begins this Friday, June 29 at 10am local time. The Wooks will open the November 7-11 shows, with The Way Down Wonderers as support for November 13-17.

"We have been having so much fun running around the country this summer so far," guitarist Andy Falco shares. "Words alone could not express the gratitude we have for each and every one of you. Having the opportunity to get out and make music with you all - that's right, WITH you all - is truly an honor. We are in this together, and we are so excited for our fall tour when we will get together as a community and feel the positive energy we all make together. Can't wait to see you at one of these shows!"

THE STRINGDUSTERS--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)--will make several festival appearances this summer, as well as play some notable headlining shows of their own. On July 17 and July 18, they'll perform two special shows at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, to follow Phish concerts in the area. On August 4, the band will return to the Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre alongside co-headliners Yonder Mountain String Band, and special guests The Earls of Leicester and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.

In addition to tackling their extensive touring schedule, THE STRINGDUSTERS recently teased fans by revealing that they've completed recording of their next full-length studio album, their ninth overall and first to be released on their own newly launched record label, Tape Time Records. In a posting on Instagram, the group shared "Our new album is done!! Such an incredible last 8 days in the studio. We got deep into a bunch of new music and we are really excited about the way things turned out. Huge thanks to our amazing engineer/co-producer Billy Hume and to everyone here at Mighty Fine Productions in Denver."

The not-yet-titled project will be the latest in a series of recent releases which include the band's acclaimed studio album Laws Of Gravity -- "Best Bluegrass Album" at the 2018 GRAMMYs and #1 on Billboard's Bluegrass albums chart upon its January 2017 release. Last year, they also released a live album, Laws Of Gravity: Live!, recorded while out on the road and an EP of covers, Undercover Vol. 2.

Catch THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS out on the road this year:

Fri 6/29 - Laytonville, CA - Kate Wolf Music Festival
Tue 7/17 - Stateline, NV - Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Wed 7/18 - Stateline, NV - Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Fri-Sun 7/20-22 - North Plains, OR - Northwest String Summit
Sat-Sun 7/28-29 - Floyd, VA - FloydFest
Fri 8/3 - Boulder, CO - The Fox Theatre
Sat 8/4 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Fri-Sat 8/10-11 - Alta, WY - Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Fri-Sun 8/17-19 - Wellston, MI - Hoxeyville
Wed 8/22 - Ketchum, ID - Baldygrass
Fri 8/24 - Whitefish, MT - Great Northern Bar
Sat 8/25 - Missoula, MT - River City Roots Festival
Sat-Sun 9/15-16 - Flagstaff, AZ - Pickin' In The Pines
Fri 9/21 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Sat 9/22 - Franklin, TN - Pilgrimage Music Festival
Sun 9/23 - East Aurora, NY - Borderland Music and Arts Festival
Tue 9/25 - TBA
Wed 9/26 - TBA
Thu 9/27 - Greensboro, NC - Blind Tiger*
Fri 9/28 - Oak Hill, WV - Adventure Grass
Sat 9/29 - Richmond, VA - Off To The Races: The RVA Bluegrass Experience
Sun 9/30 - Philadelphia, PA - Skyline at the Mann
Sun 10/7 - Ontario, CA - Huck Finn Jubilee
Thu 10/11 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant
Fri 10/12 - Eureka Springs, AR - Hillberry Music Festival
Thu 10/25 - Live Oak, FL - Hulaween
Sat-Sun 10/27-28 - Placerville, CA - Hangtown Music Festival
Wed 11/7 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Music Ballroom*
Thu 11/8 - TBA
Fri 11/9 - TBA
Sat 11/10 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel*
Sun 11/11 - Greenville, NC - Greenville Theater*
Tue 11/13 - TBA
Wed 11/14 - Homer, NY - Center for the Arts*
Thu 11/15 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre*
Fri 11/16 - TBA
Sat 11/17 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre*
Fri-Tues 12/7-11 - Puerto Morelos, MEX - Strings & Sol

*New dates on-sale via fan pre-sale 6/26; general on-sale 6/29

Craft Recordings proudly announces the 50th anniversary of America's greatest rock band, Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was in the summertime half a century ago that CCR, a group that would reach sky-high success while retaining a resolutely rootsy, earthbound sound, released their debut album. This marked the beginning of an incredible legacy that was formed over just four years of unbridled creative output (1968-1972).

CCR's canon has become a staple in the Great American Songbook. Songs like "Bad Moon Rising," "Down on the Corner," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," "Proud Mary," and "Up Around the Bend" have been ingrained into the pop-cultural consciousness-not just as classic rock staples, but as American standards.

As the United States speeds towards another anniversary of its own on July 4th, Craft is kicking off the CCR50 campaign by releasing an official music video (the first ever) for one of the band's most enduring classics, "Fortunate Son," a song as vital now as ever.

Beyond its anti-war sentiment, "Fortunate Son" is an anthem for the 99%ers, condensing a critique of elitism and class privilege into three simple, but powerfully defiant words: It Ain't Me. Craft partnered with director Ben Fee (Band of Horses, The War on Drugs, The Lumineers, Aesop Rock) to give a whole new generation a visual entry point into the world of Creedence.

The song already has an undeniable place in history as one of the most visceral, attention-grabbing protest tunes of the Vietnam era. With the new video, Fee extends the reach of "Fortunate Son" even further. "For me, protest right now is just showing pure positivity in the face of division and anger." Says Fee, "I wanted to highlight the community and positivity that everybody shares...I wanted to show what America feels like when you actually hit the road and drive throughout the states."

Though the Vietnam war is decades away in the rearview mirror, the people CCR were speaking for in the song are still the heart and soul of America, and they're still the underdog, facing a whole new set of challenges. So, Fee turned the video into a celebration of their indomitable spirit, giving viewers a glimpse of the broad array of characters comprising the patchwork that is our country at its core.

In spotlighting the diversity and unconquerable spirit of America's so-called 99%, Fee created a concept as relevant to today's world as it is to the original 1969 setting of "Fortunate Son." "I met so many beautiful people," says Fee of the folks he shot for the video. "I went to the Taos Pueblo people, into their land, and met with the war chief, and they were very big fans of CCR. They were so welcoming because they knew the song and the band, and they really loved the idea of protest through positivity."

Fee's video road trip took him across the country, from Los Angeles to Miami and all points in between. The footage captures people across America of diverse ages, cultures, ethnic backgrounds and locations (including Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, California, Washington and Hawaii) to document the true spirit that makes up the fabric of the United States, for which CCR have been the soundtrack for 50 years.

 In addition to the video, the half-century celebration will continue in the coming months to fill out the CCR story even further. Craft will be honoring the band's musical legacy via a diverse array of media, products and events; including a special release coming this fall. The fête will also provide fans with new ways to engage with CCR online-sharing their memories, streaming new content, and diving deeper into the band's legendary history. Stay tuned to CCR50.com for more details, coming soon.

 In the meantime, you can dig in to more from the Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog (and build your July 4th playlists) via Apple Music (click here for the Essentials) or Spotify (click here for This Is).

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND in 1970 were on the brink of superstardom. They had only been together for 11 months when promoter Bill Graham, who had booked them in San Francisco and New York, invited them back to Fillmore East on a triple bill with Grateful Dead and Love. And fortunately for us, the Dead's soundman (and early acid progenitor) Owsley "Bear" Stanley had his tapes rolling.

Drawn from Bear's Sonic Journals titled Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East February 1970, the sonically restored and mastered recordings of the Allman Brothers Band's performances at the Fillmore East on February 11, 13 & 14, 1970 were captured by Bear, who is known for the purity of his "Sonic Journal" recordings. The performances feature the earliest known live concert recording of Dickey Betts' monstrous instrumental number "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." It will be released August 10 by Allman Brothers Band Recording Company (Orchard Distribution).

The original limited-edition mail order only recording quickly sold out and is long out-of-print. This release is freshly restored and mastered from original tapes in Owsley Stanley's archives, and includes sonic restoration, all new album art and liner notes, including a series of rare band photos from the Fillmore East in February 1970, original cover artwork ("Electric Mushroom"), and new notes from the Allman Brothers Band and the Owsley Stanley Foundation. This is the second release in the award-winning "Bear's Sonic Journals" series and the first joint presentation by the Allman Brothers Band and the Owsley Stanley Foundation.

Although the Allman Brothers Band in early 1970 had but one studio album under their belt, word of mouth about their incendiary and improvisational marathon live shows had begun to spread. In his new liner notes, ABB authority and Hittin' The Note magazine editor John Lynskey aptly describes the Allman Brothers Band's music as a "wicked blend of rock, jazz and R&B that created a dynamic, groundbreaking sound."

Presented by the Owsley Stanley Foundation and the band-DUANE ALLMAN, GREGG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, BERRY OAKLEY, JAIMOE aka J. JOHANNY JOHNSON and BUTCH TRUCKS--Bear's Sonic Journals captures the nascent group on the rise; they would return to the Fillmore just a year later to record At Fillmore East, which continues to be included in conversations about the best live rock albums ever. This seven-song set includes their take on blues covers that the band would long employ in their sets ("Hoochie Coochie Man," "Statesboro Blues"), the morphable spin-off of Donovan's "Mountain Jam," the ominous Gregg Allman composition "Whipping Post" plus the earliest known live recordings of their show opener, Dickey Betts' monstrous instrumental "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed."

"I had no prior experience with mixing their music, so I hope you don't mind the rough edges in my mixes here," wrote Bear in the original liner notes for this collection. "There was a wonderful feeling at these concerts that made the shows a lot of fun for us all...I had a good time working at these shows, and I hope you will have a good time listening to this historic early Allman Brothers Band."

As a special bonus for hardcore fans, the full known recordings from all three nights can be downloaded at owsleystanleyfoundation.org

 Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East February 1970 track list:

1)      In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 9:22

2)      Hoochie Coochie Man 6:05

3)      Statesboro Blues 4:17

4)      Trouble No More 4:11

5)      Outskirts Of Town 8:30

6)      Whipping Post 8:11

7)      Mountain Jam 30:46

Widely acclaimed-and the incessantly touring-bluegrass outfit YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND have announced an array of headlining and festival dates for the second half of 2018. The band is also excited to welcome back working mom Allie Kral to the road, as she enjoyed some time off with the birth of her first child in May.

YMSB-Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Jacob Joliff and Kral-released their latest album Love. Ain't Love earlier this year, and also celebrated their 2500th show together. In April, they also released Hines' Finds, a collection of their soundman's favorite live tracks from their March dates. They formed in 1998 and have released 11 studio and live albums since, including three #1 Bluegrass Albums chart-toppers.  Rolling Stone said Love. Ain't Love is "an album rooted in modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between" and premiered the video for the album's first single, "Bad Taste," here.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

Sat         8/4                       Morrison, CO                  Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Wed      8/8                       Augusta, GA                    Sky City

Thur      8/9                       Isle of Palms, SC             The Windjammer

Fri          8/10                    Wilmington. NC              Brooklyn Arts Center

Sat         8/11                    Beach Mountain, NC      Beach Mountain Resort

Thur      8/23                    Norwich, NY                     Chenango Blues Association Concert Series

Fri          9/14                    North Adams, MA           FreshGrass Festival

Sat         9/15                    North Adams, MA           FreshGrass Festival

Sun        9/16                    North Adams, MA           FreshGrass Festival

Sat         9/29                    Richmond, VA                  Off To The Races

Sat         10/6                    Ontario, CA                      Huck Finn Jubilee

Wed      10/17                  Omaha, NE                       The Waiting Room

Thur      10/18                  Kansas City, MO              Madrid Theatre

Fri          10/19                  Des Moines, IA                Wooly's

Sun        10/21                  Columbia, MO                 The Blue Note

Wed      10/24                  Davenport, IA                  River Music Experience Redstone Room

Thur      10/25                  Milwaukee, WI                Turner Hall Ballroom

Fri          10/26                  Live Oak, FL                      Suwannee Hulaween

Sat         10/27                  Live Oak, FL                      Suwannee Hulaween

Sun        10/28                  Live Oak, FL                      Suwannee Hulaween

Wed      11/7                    New York, NY                   Bowery Ballroom

Thur      11/8                    South Burlington, VT      Higher Ground Ballroom

Fri          11/9                    Boston, MA                      Paradise Rock Club

Sat         11/10                  Ardmore, PA                    Ardmore Music Hall

Sun        11/11                  Fairfield, CT                      The Warehouse

Wed      11/14                  Annapolis, MD                 Ram's Head On Stage

Thur      11/15                  Washington, DC              Union Stage

Fri          11/16                  Pittsburgh, PA                  Rex Theater

Sat         11/17                  Columbus, OH                 A&R Music Bar

Sun        11/18                  Grand Rapids, MI            Elevation at the Intersection

Fri          12/7                    Puerto Morelos, MX       Strings & Sol

Sat         12/8                    Puerto Morelos, MX       Strings & Sol

Sun        12/9                    Puerto Morelos, MX       Strings & Sol

Mon      12/10                  Puerto Morelos, MX       Strings & Sol

Tue        12/11                  Puerto Morelos, MX       Strings & Sol

Sun        2/10                    Huntington, WV              Keith Albee Theater

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS-Grammy Award-winners in 2018 for "Best Bluegrass Album"-have announced a four-show run in Colorado to help ring in 2019. Set for December 28 and 29 in Frisco, CO and December 30 and 31 in Denver, the concerts will help wind up what has been an epic year for the band.

"We are so excited to bring the Stringdusters NYE experience to the front range of Colorado this year!," says banjo player Chris Pandolfi. "This is a place that has shaped our music and always been an unofficial home to the band, and we can't wait to ring in the new year with the best fans in the world!" Meadow Mountain will open the Frisco shows, while The Drunken Hearts open 12/30 and the Jon Stickley Trio will open 12/31. Artist presale ticketing is on sale now at http://stringdusters.shop.ticketstoday.com/ and the general on sale is Friday 8/10 @ 10:00 AM Mountain time.

THE STRINGDUSTERS--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Pandolfi , Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)-have been busy all summer long, including an epic performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado this past weekend (8/4) with Yonder Mountain String Band, Earls of Leicester and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, who released their latest album on the 'Duster's own Tape Time Records.

Plans for the Infamous Stringdusters new album, scheduled for early 2019, will be announced soon.

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The 1968 debut album from celebrated Chicago-based guitarist TERRY CALLIER will be officially re-released on CD, hi-res digital in both 96/24-bit quality and 192/24-bit quality, and-for the first time--on vinyl October 19 when Los Angeles' Craft Recordings reissues The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier. The album - originally recorded on one afternoon in 1964 but not released until four years later when a copy of the almost-lost master was rediscovered - is unique in that it features just an acoustic guitar and two bass players.

The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier (originally on Prestige Records) conveys the promise and power of Callier in his earliest days. It's a document marking a particular moment, capturing a young man in his element, his voice and soul, jazz and folk-infused songs timeless. This new version includes five previously unreleased alternate takes("900 Miles," "Promenade In Green," "It's About Time" and "Be My Woman") along with two tracks making their vinyl debut ("Jack O'Diamonds" and "Golden Apples of the Sun"), as well as new liner notes by Jason P. Woodbury which help narrate this lost gem.

Committing to tape a series of folk standards, the 1964 session paired Callier's deep blue voice and acoustic guitar with two bassists, Terbour Attenborough and John Tweedle. Though the material retains its traditional roots, the peculiar configuration of instrumentalists, inspired by John Coltrane's work with two bassists, nods toward Callier's jazz leanings as does his forlorn phrasing. The album went missing however, when producer Samuel Charters absconded to Mexico with the masters.

When The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier was finally released by Prestige years later in 1968, Callier was only made aware of its existence after being alerted by his brother, who spotted a copy in a store and informed Terry. Still, the record made an impression on those who heard it: Chicago rock band H.P. Lovecraft, led by Callier's old friend George Edwards, recorded trippy versions of Terry's arrangements of "Spin, Spin, Spin" and "It's About Time," but the quiet, moody folk of the LP was out of step with the heady times - at least sonically, though not spiritually - and it failed to register a commercial impact until many years later. NME would go on to describe Callier as "One of the finest voices of his generation." Of The New Folk Sound, the New York Times said "He sang traditional songs like 'Cotton Eyed Joe' and '900 Miles' with a calm, low voice that evoked Josh White and Fred Neil, but the album's instrumentation - acoustic guitar and two basses, played sparingly - gave the recordings an atmosphere that was both intimate and otherworldly."

In the liner notes, Woodbury says, "Playing alongside compatriots like Dino Valenti, Josh White Junior, Fred Neil and his friend David Crosby, Callier brought a faraway yearn to the folk material of the day. Perhaps it was what he'd absorbed from Coltrane - the desire to bring 'the beautiful and ugly' to his music - that attracted famed blues producer Samuel Charters to him."

He would continue performing and recording, releasing albums incorporating landmark fusions of psychedelic soul, gospel and progressive folk, putting Callier in step with resonant contemporaries like Curtis Mayfield, Gil-Scott Heron, Van Morrison and Tim Buckley, bending popular song structures into cosmic, ecstatic new shapes.

In 1983, Callier would break away from the music industry entirely as he needed a steady income to raise his daughter. But unbeknownst to him, his music had been embraced in the '90s by the British soul/jazz scene and he would go on to record with the likes of Beth Orton, Paul Weller and Massive Attack. Callier would subsequently release five more albums and tour internationally.

Upon his passing in 2012, The Guardian praised Callier, noting his "gentle but hugely expressive voice" and that "the album stands today as a minor masterpiece."

Pre-order The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier on LP

Pre-order The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier on CD

The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier LPtrack listing:

Side 1

1. 900 Miles

2. Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be

3. Johnny Be Gay If You Can Be

4. Cotton Eyed Joe

 Side 2

1. It's About Time

2. Promenade in Green

3. Spin, Spin, Spin

4. I'm a Drifter

Side 3

1. Jack O'Diamonds

2. Golden Apples of the Sun

3. Promenade in Green [take 1]*

Side 4

1. Be My Woman [take 1]*

2.  900 Miles [take 1]*

3. It's About Time [take 2]*

4.  Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be [take 2]*

The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier CD track listing:

Disc 1

900 Miles

Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be

Johnny Be Gay If You Can Be

Cotton Eyed Joe

It's About Time

Promenade in Green

Spin, Spin, Spin

I'm A Drifter

Jack O'Diamonds

Golden Apples Of The Sun

Promenade in Green (take 1)*

Be My Woman (take 1)*

900 Miles (take 1)*

It's About Time (take 2)*

Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be (take 2)*

*previously unreleased

Legendary country duo the LOUVIN BROTHERS (1956-1963) were arguably one of the biggest country duos of their time, and unreleased demo recordings from their early years will be heard for the first time September 28 when Modern Harmonic releases Love And Wealth: The Lost Recordings. The 29 songs (and one warm, spoken audio letter) have never been released before, although a few of these cuts have been covered by other artists.

Today, RollingStone.com debuted an exclusive track, "It's All Off." You can check it out here.  Writer Stephen Betts added, "Although the Louvin Brothers' illustrious career yielded such memorable singles as 'I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby,' 'When I Stop Dreaming,' and the classic LP, Satan Is Real, the discovery of a treasure trove of previously unreleased demo recordings from siblings Charlie and Ira adds a stunning coda to the Louvins' already impressive legacy...One of the most dynamic acts in country-music history, the Louvin Brothers were also one of the most influential, inspiring artists from Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Gram Parsons and the Byrds. Numerous bluegrass-gospel acts, including the Osborne Brothers, the Country Gentlemen and Louisiana's Whitstein Brothers, who modeled their close harmony on that of the Louvins, recorded and performed songs by the duo."

Originally captured as songwriting demos in the late '50s, then filed away for the next six decades, the 2-CD/double-LPs are more than just quick takes on new tunes, these are fully realized performances that rival the best of their official discography, originally on Capitol Records. The Louvin Brothers-Ira and Charlie-were acclaimed for their virtuosic musicianship and songwriting prowess. They were regulars on the Grand Ole Opry, were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and their music has been recorded by artists including The Byrds, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, among others. A 2003 tribute album to the duo featured artists like Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart and Johnny Cash, and won two Grammy Awards (Best Country Album and Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for James Taylor and Alison Krauss).

In his thorough liner notes for Love And Wealth, writer Colin Escott goes through the collection, identifying songs that were hits (or near-hits) for other artists, as well as songs like "Discontented Cowboy" that weren't known to exist. He notes the song was possibly "the Louvin's response to a request for western songs; if so, it's a very southeastern spin on the western genre." He goes on to note, "Comedic songs, love songs, and that one cowboy song aside, it's in the religious songs that we hear the still beating heart of Ira Louvin. No one could call the Louvin's MGM or Capitol sessions overproduced, but the gospel demos have an intimacy and immediacy that even outrank the studio recordings."

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Side A:

Spoken Message From Ira Louvin

It's All Off

Take My Ring From Your Finger

I'll Never Go Back (To The Ways of Sin)

Are You Missing Me?

Coo, Coo, Coo

Streamline Heartbreaker

(I'm Changing The Words To) My Love Song

Side B:

Red Hen Boogie

Unpucker

Television Set

Discontented Cowboy

Two-Faced Heart

Don't Compare The Future With The Past

That's My Heart Talking

I'm Gonna Love You One More Time

Side C:

Preach The Gospel

Born Again

They've Got The Church Outnumbered

The Sons And Daughters of God

Insured Beyond The Grave

You'll Meet Him In The Clouds

I Love God's Way of Living

Side D:

Love And Wealth

Bald Knob, Arkansas

Measured Love

Kiss Me Like You Did Yesterday

Would You Tear Down Your Castle

You'll Forget

Never Say Goodbye

FIVE ALARM FUNK is experiencing a landmark year in their 15+ year career. Following a nod at the 2018 JUNO Awards for their full-length album Sweat, the Vancouver-based eclectic eight-piece is celebrating the release of their latest single, "We Play The Funk," featuring legendary funk icon Bootsy Collins with the debut of the official music video.

Check out the video for "We Play The Funk" now on Billboard here.

"The video is jammin' from beginning to the start of something fresh and new," Bootsy shares with Billboard. "For me it trips down memory lane with a bunch of musical freedom fighters going gung-ho just for the funk of it. All we ask in return is for you to have just as much fun as we do. This is not just a music video, this is a Groovement that will sweep one nation at a time. Soon we all will be onto first responders to Five Alarm Funk!"

"Bootsy's the captain of funk, so for us to hop on board with him, man, it's such a pleasure and such an honor and an inspiration," FIVE ALARM FUNK drummer/vocalist Tayo Branston shares.

The project came about as Bootsy heard FIVE ALARM's original song "Capital City," off their 2017 album Sweat (nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year at this year's JUNOs), and was inspired to re-work the track with his own flair. "We Play The Funk" ft. Bootsy Collins first premiered with Relix magazine, who called the band "explosive," and is included on a mini EP titled Boots & Wheels, available now both digitally and via 7" Flexi disc.

"When I first heard Five Alarm Funk it felt very familiar and something I could embrace, so it was a no brainer for us to do something together," Bootsy shares. "They sent me this track and I felt it was fresh food for funk, so I wrote some funked up lyrics to it."

FIVE ALARM FUNK is also gearing up for a very busy summer and fall out on the road, including making several festival appearances across Canada and the U.S., as well as their first-ever New York City show: September 18 at Brooklyn Bowl. The live experience is where the band really shines--hot, sweaty dance floors with feet stomping and everybody moving.

Over a decade into creating music, FIVE ALARM FUNK--Tayo Branston (drums/vocals), Gabe Boothroyd (guitar), Oliver Gibson (guitar), Jason Smith (bass), Thomas Towers (congas), Ricki Valentine (timbales), Eli Bennett (saxophone) and Kent Wallace (trumpet)--remains as impossible as ever to put into a box. Although they are rooted in the style that gives the outfit its name, the group thrives on being able to transcend genre by seamlessly mixing in elements of gypsy rock, Afro-funk, Latin, ska, punk and even at times prog-metal. Check out their latest album Sweat here.

Catch FIVE ALARM FUNK out on the road all summer long:

Tue 8/28 - Sandpoint, ID - Live After 5 Concert Series

Wed 8/29 - Coeur d'Alene, ID - Live After 5 Concert Series

Thu 9/13 - Halifax, NS - The Seahorse Tavern

Fri 9/14 - Fredericton, NB - Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival

Sat 9/15 - Burlington, VT - Nectar's

Tue 9/18 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl

Wed 9/19 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works

Thu 9/20 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Place

Fri 9/21 - Hamilton, ON - Casbah

Fri 9/28 - Kelowna, BC - Sapphire

Sat 9/29 - Fairmont Hot Springs, BC - Wicked Woods Festival

One of the most sought-after soundtracks in the beloved collection of music from the iconic Peanuts animated TV specials, It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is being made available for the first time ever on Friday, October 5 via Craft Recordings. Featuring music by GRAMMY®-winning composer/performer Vince Guaraldi, the CD package includes a new introduction from the TV show's executive producer Lee Mendelson and insightful liner notes by Derrick Bang, Peanuts historian and author of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano.

It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Music from the Soundtrack) features some of the most iconic tracks in pop culture, including the instantly recognizable "Linus and Lucy," as well as the languid, lyrical "Great Pumpkin Waltz." The music was recorded on October 4, 1966 at Desilu's Gower Street Studio in Hollywood, California by Guaraldi (piano) and his longtime friends and trio sidemen - bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Colin Bailey - joined by Emanuel Klein (trumpet), John Gray (guitar) and Ronald Lang (woodwinds). The entire scoring process was overseen by composer, arranger and conductor John Scott Trotter, well-known for a three-decade run as Bing Crosby's music director and close friend.

Pre-order It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, on Amazon, via the Craft Recordings Web Store, or find a copy at your local indie record store.

Following the astounding popularity of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strip and the first two successful Peanuts television specials - A Charlie Brown Christmas and Charlie Brown's All-Stars - It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown debuted October 27, 1966 with a phenomenal 49 percent audience share, meaning 49 percent of the people watching television during those 25 minutes had tuned in to see Charlie Brown.

"This is the quintessential Vince Guaraldi for our Peanuts' specials...some of his best atmospheric jazz," Mendelson shares. "Vince's score carries the gang with the autumn leaves, through the scary and cold Halloween night. This music comforts the indomitable faith of Linus, still waiting for his hero since 1966 - forever in our ears, hearts and memories."

"Guaraldi had a strong sense of how music could - and should - be employed to maximize the viewing audience's emotional response," writes Bang. "[He] emphatically established the Peanuts 'musical personality' with this third outing, and all subsequent prime-time specials owed much to the groovin' atmosphere that is so prevalent in Great Pumpkin. Guaraldi had a gig for life...and his legacy lives on, expand[ing] by the year, thanks in great part to the jazz swagger given to an insecure blockhead and his lovably crazy beagle."

Track listing:

1. Linus and Lucy

2. Graveyard Theme

3. Snoopy and the Leaf/Frieda (With the Naturally Curly Hair)

4. The Great Pumpkin Waltz

5. Linus and Lucy (Reprise)

6. Charlie Brown Theme/Happy Linus

7. The Great Pumpkin Waltz (Reprise)

8. The Red Baron/Military Drum March

9. The Great Pumpkin Waltz (2nd Reprise)

10. Trick or Treat

11. Fanfare/Breathless/Trick or Treat (Reprise)

12. Charlie Brown Theme (Reprise)

13. Breathless

14. It's a Long Way to Tipperary/There's a Long, Long Trail A-Winding/Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag/Roses of Picardy

15. Trick or Treat (2nd Reprise)

16. Linus and Lucy (2nd Reprise)

17. Charlie Brown Theme (2nd Reprise)

When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare "soul" music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential labels of any genre. It all crescendoed in 1968, a tempest-tossed year when the label redefined its own sound and, in the process, channeled a larger historical zeitgeist.

Stax '68: A Memphis Story, out on October 19th via Craft Recordings, captures this crossroads in stunning, beautiful detail. The five-disc box set contains the A- and B-sides of every single released under the Stax banner in 1968, including the company's sub-labels. With a 56-page book including revelatory, in-depth liner notes by Andria Lisle, Robert Gordon, and Steve Greenberg, as well as rare and previously unseen photos, the set presents more than 120 songs from this unprecedented creative period in American music. Some tracks are by soul legends (Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, William Bell, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Johnnie Taylor) and some come from the deeper Stax catalog, and are equally incredible artists (Linda Lyndell, The Soul Children, The Mad Lads).

The collection will also be released digitally, and in the four weeks leading up to the release, one instant grat single download will be offered per week, with all digital pre-orders. The first instant grat single, "Long Walk to D.C." by The Staple Singers, will be available on September 21st. The second instant grat, "Used to Be Love" by Lindell Hill (available digitally for the first time), will be available on September 28th. "Send Peace and Harmony Home" by Shirley Walton becomes available as an instant grat on October 5th. The final instant grat track, "Going Back to Memphis" by Billy Lee Riley (available digitally for the first time), will be available on October 12th.

Deluxe bundles featuring a limited edition Stax '68: A Memphis Story poster, letter-pressed using authentic vintage materials from the Globe Collection and Press at MICA, are available at the Stax Records online store.

Click here to pre-order the exclusive deluxe bundle at Stax store.

Click here to pre-order the Stax '68: A Memphis Story 5-CD set or digital album.

The Stax '68: A Memphis Story box set release coincides with two extraordinary exhibits presented by the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, Tennessee; The Sound of '68 and Give A Damn! Music+ Activism at Stax Records. More details on each of these below.

The Year's Defining Moments in Relation to Stax:

Three earth-shattering events altered the state of Stax in '68. America reeled following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose death occurred practically in Stax's back yard. The resulting social, political, and cultural cataclysms profoundly affected the label's direction. Stax was also working overtime to reinvent itself in the wake of Otis Redding's untimely December '67 passing and the dissolution of a deal with Atlantic Records that gave the label perpetual rights to Stax's back catalog. When the deal ended, Stax also lost one of their leading artists, Sam & Dave, who were signed to Atlantic, but released their music on Stax.

Redding's iconic "(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay" and Sam & Dave's "I Thank You" were the label's first singles of '68. The former showed how much Redding was evolving and how much Stax (along with the rest of the world) had lost with his passing. The latter, like "Dock of the Bay," was a huge hit on both the Pop and R&B charts, underlining Sam & Dave's crossover potential. Both were essentially the artists' Stax swan songs.

Forging Ahead:

Without Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and all the fruits of their labor up to that time, Stax could easily have folded. Instead they bore down, found a way forward, and followed it to further glory. The impact of Redding's death was felt even in Eddie Floyd's "Big Bird," written about Floyd's attempt to fly to Redding's funeral, but the song's stomping, rock-informed feel foreshadowed Stax's decision to widen its net and expand its aesthetic to embrace everything from psychedelic rock to Motown-style sounds.

Shirley Walton's shimmering, gospel-tinged "Send Peace and Harmony Home" had been written by Al Bell, Eddie Floyd, and Booker T. Jones, as a dedication to Dr. King, and as a reaction to the escalating tension in the city. In the middle of the recording session, word arrived of his murder, and a teary-eyed Walton delivered what became an ode to the man's message in the aftermath of his assassination. "Long Walk to D.C." was conceived as a tribute to King's March on Washington, but by the time The Staple Singers cut it for Stax in '68, it was equal parts Civil Rights anthem and eulogy.

The Soul Children's "Give 'Em Love," with a propulsive vibe more pop-friendly than funky, was emblematic of Stax's new openness to Motown influences. The paisley-patterned psychedelia of Dallas rockers Southwest F. O. B.'s "Smell of Incense" (featuring future pop titans England Dan & John Ford Coley) on Stax subsidiary Hip showed the R&B hub's willingness to rock a bit.

Plenty of Stax's biggest names appear on Stax '68, with cuts both unexpected and classic. Staff writer/producer/musician Isaac Hayes' first record under his own name included "Precious Precious," a surprising, swinging dash of soul jazz. William Bell's often-covered crossover hit "I Forgot to Be Your Lover" and Johnnie Taylor's Pop and R&B smash "Who's Making Love" showed that Stax still had more than enough musical muscle to ascend, despite all its tribulations.

The whole world was changing in 1968, but Stax's powerful portion of that evolution/revolution is captured step by soulful step in Stax '68: A Memphis Story.

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music Exhibits:

The Sound of '68 at The Stax Museum of American Soul Music documents life inside Studio A at Stax Records as seen by Don Nix, an early member of the Stax family who later became a songwriter, producer, and solo artist for the label, and Alan Copeland, the drummer for a Memphis garage band, The Poor Little Rich Kids. Nearly 40 black and white and color images of Steve Cropper, Jim Stewart, Isaac Hayes, and The Staple Singers show a vibrancy, determination, and spirit of teamwork that would launch the company into an era of great success. The exhibit opens September 4th and closes November 30th.

The Give A Damn! Music+ Activism at Stax Records is hosted by, and located at, Crosstown Arts in Memphis. The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long examination of Stax Records and its commitment to political activism, community engagement, and social justice in the years following Dr. King's death. It features never-before-seen artifacts, including Isaac Hayes' 14-foot long, custom-made office desk, stage clothing worn by Johnnie Taylor and Isaac Hayes, rare photos and documents, short films, music, and original artwork contributed by Shelby County students. The exhibit opens September 28th and closes November 25th.

Click here for details on both exhibitions.

Track listing for Stax '68: A Memphis Story:

5-disc CD Box Set (digital album mirrors the physical track listing)

Disc 1

Otis Redding: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"

Otis Redding: "Sweet Lorene"

Sam & Dave: "I Thank You"

Sam & Dave: "Wrap It Up"

The Memphis Nomads: "Don't Pass Your Judgement"

The Memphis Nomads: "I Wanna Be (Your Lover & Your Honey)"

Shirley Walton: "I Was Born to Love You

Shirley Walton: "I'm so Glad You're Back"

Otis Redding & Carla Thomas: "Lovey Dovey"

Otis Redding & Carla Thomas: "New Year's Resolution"

Ollie & the Nightingales: "I Got a Sure Thing"

Ollie & the Nightingales: "Girl, You Have My Heart Singing"

Eddie Floyd: "Big Bird"

Eddie Floyd: "Holding on with Both Hands"

Bar-Kays: "A Hard Day's Night"

Bar-Kays: "I Want Someone"

Johnnie Taylor: "Next Time"

Johnnie Taylor: "Sundown"

William Bell: "Every Man Oughta Have a Woman"

William Bell: "Tribute to a King"

Mable John: "Able Mable"

Mable John: "Don't Get Caught"

Rufus Thomas: "The Memphis Train"

Rufus Thomas: "I Think I Made a Boo Boo"

Jeanne & the Darlings: "What Will Later on Be Like"

Jeanne & the Darlings: "Hang Me Now"

Disc 2

Derek Martin: "Soul Power"

Derek Martin: "Sly Girl"

Linda Lyndell: "Bring Your Love Back to Me"

Linda Lyndell: "Here I Am"

Carla Thomas: "A Dime a Dozen"

Carla Thomas: "I Want You Back"

Kangaroo's: "Groovy Day"

Kangaroo's: "Every Man Needs a Woman"

Isaac Hayes: "Precious Precious"

Isaac Hayes: "Going to Chicago Blues"

The Mad Lads: "Whatever Hurts You"

The Mad Lads: "No Time Is Better Than Now"

Otis Redding: "The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)"

Otis Redding: "Open the Door"

Albert King: "(I Love) Lucy"

Albert King: "You're Gonna Need Me"

Johnnie Taylor: "I Ain't Particular"

Johnnie Taylor: "Where There's Smoke There's Fire"

Eddie Henderson Quintet: "Georgy Girl"

Eddie Henderson Quintet: "A Million or More Times"

Shirley Walton: "Send Peace and Harmony Home"

Shirley Walton: "The One You Can't Have All by Yourself"

Disc 3

Booker T. & The MG's: "Soul Limbo"

Booker T. & The MG's: "Heads or Tails"

Eddie Floyd: "I Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) "

Eddie Floyd: "I'm Just the Kind of Fool"

Delaney & Bonnie: "It's Been a Long Time Coming"

Delaney & Bonnie: "We Just Been Feeling Bad"

Linda Lyndell: "What a Man"

Linda Lyndell: "I Don't Know"

Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds: "Broadway Freeze"

Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds: "I Can't Cry No More"

Johnny Daye: "Stay Baby Stay"

Johnny Daye: "I Love Love"

Bobby Whitlock: "Raspberry Rug"

Bobby Whitlock: "And I Love You"

Judy Clay and William Bell: "Private Number"

Judy Clay and William Bell: "Love-Eye-Tis"

Jimmy Hughes: "I Like Everything About You"

Jimmy Hughes: "What Side of the Door"

The Delrays: "Lollipop Lady"

The Delrays: "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me"

Lindell Hill: "Remone"

Lindell Hill: "Used to Be Love"

The Aardvarks: "Subconscious Train Of Thought"

The Aardvarks: "Unicorn Man"

Fresh Air: "Somebody Stole My Gal"

Fresh Air: "Somebody Stole My Gal" [Instrumental]

Judy Clay: "Bed of Roses"

Judy Clay: "Remove These Clouds

The Staple Singers: "Long Walk to D.C."                     

Disc 4

Staple Singers: "Stay With Us"

The Soul Children: "Give 'Em Love"

The Soul Children: "Move Over"

Johnnie Taylor: "Who's Making Love"

Johnnie Taylor: "I'm Trying"

Rufus Thomas: "Funky Mississippi"

Rufus Thomas: "So Hard to Get Along With"

Carla Thomas: "Where Do I Go"

Carla Thomas: "I've Fallen in Love "

The Mad Lads: "So Nice"

The Mad Lads: "Make Room"

Charmells: "Lovin' Feeling"

Charmells: "Sea Shell"

Jeanne & the Darlings: "It's Unbelievable (How You Control My Soul)"

Jeanne & the Darlings: "I Like What You're Doing to Me"

Southwest F. O. B.: "Smell of Incense"

Southwest F. O. B.: "Green Skies"

The Village Sound: "Sally's Got a Good Thing"

The Village Sound: "The La La Song"

Eddie Floyd: "Bring It on Home to Me"

Eddie Floyd: "Sweet Things You Do"

Booker T. & The MG's: "Hang 'Em High"

Booker T. & The MG's: "Over Easy"

Ollie & the Nightingales: "You're Leaving Me"

Ollie & the Nightingales: "Showered with Love"

The Pop Corn Generation: "Kitchy Kitchy Koo"

The Pop Corn Generation: "Shake It"

Bar-Kays: "Copy Kat"

Bar-Kays: "In the Hole"

Disc 5

Dino & Doc: "Mighty Cold Winter"

Dino & Doc: "A Woman Can't Do (What a Man Do)"

William Bell: "I Forgot to Be Your Lover"

William Bell: "Bring the Curtain Down"

The Goodees: "Condition Red"

The Goodees: "Didn't Know Love Was so Good"

Mable John: "Running Out"

Mable John: "Shouldn't I Love Him"

Billy Lee Riley: "Family Portrait"

Billy Lee Riley: "Going Back to Memphis"

Judy Clay and William Bell: "My Baby Specializes"

Judy Clay and William Bell: "Left Over Love"

The Soul Children: "I'll Understand"

The Soul Children: "Doing Our Thang"

The Staple Singers: "The Ghetto"

The Staple Singers: "Got to Be Some Changes Made"

Albert King: "Blues Power"

Albert King: "Night Stomp"

The Epsilons: "The Echo"

The Epsilons: "Really Rockin"

Rufus Thomas: "Funky Way"

Rufus Thomas: "I Want to Hold You"

The Generation: "The Children Have Your Tongue"

The Generation: "Give Her What She Wants"

Daaron Lee: "Who's Making Love"

Daaron Lee: "Long Black Train"

Johnnie Taylor: "Take Care of Your Homework"

Johnnie Taylor: "Hold on This Time"

On October 12, CRAFT RECORDINGS will re-release iconic folk singer JOAN BAEZ's self-titled debut album both on vinyl and digitally. Recorded in the summer of 1960, Joan Baez's first record introduced the world to the pure and soaring soprano of a then-19-year-old folk singer, who had recently come to prominence after the 1959 Newport Folk Festival.

Armed with just her voice, two guitars (the second guitar being played by Fred Hellerman of The Weavers) and two microphones, Baez injected new life into a series of traditional songs that she had chosen and arranged herself. In doing so, she placed herself at the forefront of the folk music revival that would take over America. The album landed at #15 on the Billboard 200 and spent 140 weeks on the chart.

Arguably one of the most historically and culturally important American popular albums of the 20th century, Joan's self-titled debut album was inducted into the Grammy® Hall of Fame in 2011 by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences and selected to be preserved in the National Recording Registry in 2015 by the Library of Congress. This all-analog vinyl reissue--cut from the original stereo tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed and plated at RTI--will be housed in a Stoughton Old Style tip-on jacket. There will be a Barnes & Noble exclusive red vinyl (limited to 750 copies), and MFiT and hi-res digital releases available for the first time.

After Joan's breakthrough at Newport in '59, several major labels including Columbia Records courted her, but she chose to sign with the smaller independent Vanguard Records (which was acquired by Concord/Craft in 2015). Baez told Rolling Stone's Kurt Loder, "It took four nights. We were in a big, smelly ballroom at a hotel on Broadway, way up by the river. We couldn't record on Wednesday nights because they played bingo there. I would be down there on this dirty old rug with two microphones, one for the voice and one for the guitar. I just did my set; it was probably all I knew. Just put 'em down. I did 'Mary Hamilton" once, that was it. That's the way we made 'em in the old days. As long as a dog didn't run through the room or something, you had it."

Baez-inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by her close friend Jackson Browne in 2017--has been a leading voice as both a folk singer and activist for over 50 years. She released Whistle Down The Wind, her first new studio album in 10 years earlier this year, which debuted at #18 on Billboard's Top Current Albums chart and #4 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart - Baez's strongest chart position since 1975's Diamonds & Rust. She is currently on her "Fare Thee Well...Tour 2018", which has just been extended into 2019.

Joan Baez track listing:

A1) Silver Dagger

A2) East Virginia

A3) Fare Thee Well (10,000 Miles)

A4) House of the Rising Sun

A5) All My Trials

A6) Wildwood Flower

A7) Donna Donna

B1) John Riley

B2) Rake and Rambling Boy

B3) Little Moses

B4) Mary Hamilton

B5) Henry Martin

B6) El Preso Numero Nueve

Craft Recordings is pleased to announce the first-ever vinyl release of the critically acclaimed sophomore album from The SteelDrivers, Reckless. Picking up where the band's eponymous debut leaves off, Reckless (first released in 2010) is the Nashville group's last album with singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton at the helm, who left the band later that same year to pursue his solo career. The album earned The SteelDrivers two GRAMMY® nominations--for "Best Bluegrass Album" and "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals," courtesy of its song "Where Rainbows Never Die"--and saw the band continue to push the boundaries of bluegrass incorporating experimental aspects from other genres, including blues and Southern soul.

The SteelDrivers' story began in the late summer of 2005, when Tammy Rogers, multi-instrumentalist Mike Henderson, bass player Mike Fleming, banjo player Richard Bailey, and singer/guitarist Chris Stapleton first convened after a series of songwriting sessions between Henderson and Stapleton. What began as a casual get-together to jam, became a fully committed band that signed with Rounder Records in 2007. Since that time, The SteelDrivers' innovative, soulful brand of bluegrass has made them one of the most successful bands on the contemporary bluegrass scene.

Reckless was produced by Luke Wooten (who also produced the debut album) and includes live favorites such as "Where Rainbows Never Die" and "Ghosts of Mississippi." The genre boundaries pushed in their self-titled debut are stretched further here, as The SteelDrivers imbue their Nashville bluegrass style with a dosing of traditional blues and Southern soul.

Since Reckless' 2010 release, the band--now consisting of frontman Kelvin Damrell, fiddler Tammy Rogers, bassist Mike Fleming, mandolinist Brent Truitt and banjoist Richard Bailey--has released two more albums, including, most recently, 2015's The Muscle Shoals Recordings, which reached #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart, won the band a GRAMMY® Award for Best Bluegrass Album and also received IBMA nominations for Album of the Year and Song of the Year ("Long Way Down").

The band are currently on an extensive North American tour--see below for dates and more information.

Pre-order Reckless on vinyl HERE.

Reckless Track Listing

Side A

The Reckless Side of Me

Good Corn Liquor

Where Rainbows Never Die

The Price

Can You Run

Peacemaker

Side B

You Put the Hurt on Me

Midnight on the Mountain

Guitars, Whiskeys, Guns and Knives

Angel of the Night

Higher Than the Wall

Ghosts of Mississippi

Upcoming Dates

Oct 4 & 5, 2018 - Birchmere, Alexandria, VA

Oct 6, 2018 - Bluegrass Island, Manteo, NC

Oct 7, 2018 - Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC

Oct 11, 2018 - One World Theatre, Austin, TX

Oct 12, 2018 - The Kessler Theater, Dallas, TX

Oct 13, 2018 - Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 14, 2018 - The Heights Theater, Houston, TX

Oct 25, 2018 - Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT

Oct 26, 2018 - Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT

Oct 27, 2018 - Egyptian Theatre, Park City, UT

Nov 2, 2018 - Gallo Center For the Arts, Modesto, CA

Nov 3, 2018 - The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ

Nov 4, 2018 - Orpheum Theater, Flagstaff, AZ

Nov 23, 2018 - City Winery, Nashville, TN

Nov 24, 2018 - The Alhambra Theatre, Hopkinsville, KY

Jan 12, 2019 - Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain, NC

Jan 18, 2019 - Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola, FL

Jan 19, 2019 - Joy Theatre, New Orleans, LA

Feb 1, 2019 - Walker Theatre, Chattanooga, TN

Feb 2, 2019 - Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA

Feb 9, 2019 - Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC

Feb 28, 2019 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

Mar 1, 2019 - Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI

Mar 2, 2019 - Fitzgerald Theatre, Saint Paul, USA

Mar 14, 2019 - Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO

Mar 15, 2019 - Strings Music Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO

Mar 30, 2019 - Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, USA

Apr 6, 2019 - Brown Theatre, Louisville, KY

May 9, 2019 - Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall, Munhall, PA

May 10, 2019 - Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV

May 17, 2019 - Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana, IN

For tickets and more information, please visit: https://thesteeldrivers.com/tour

The arrival of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 50th anniversary brings an unprecedented celebration of everything the band contributed in their short but startlingly epochal time together (1968 - 1972). To commemorate this milestone, Craft Recordings is releasing a deluxe box set comprising the band's complete seven-album studio output: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmo's Factory, Pendulum and Mardi Gras.

Each album in this collection has been mastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, benefiting from an exacting process that allows for an exceptional level of sonic clarity and punch, bringing these classic recordings a new vibrancy. The 180-gram LPs come housed in handsome tip-on jackets replicating the packaging of the original pressings. Along with the complete studio album collection comes an 80-page book featuring new liner notes from music journalist Roy Trakin, archival photos and reproductions of band ephemera - offering something for both new and the most diehard of Creedence fans. 

Pre-order the 7-LP Deluxe Complete Studio Albums Box Set HERE.

Using high-res transfers from the original analog tapes, the half-speed mastering process involves playing back audio at half its recorded speed while the cutting lathe is turned at half the desired playback speed. The technique allows more time to cut a micro-precise groove, allowing more accuracy with frequency extremes and dynamic contrasts. Abbey Road Studios' award-winning engineer Miles Showell explains, "I've tried to be as authentic as I could, and just make it sound like music. Not over-hyped, not over-processed. Up until now a lot of processing has been done on these recordings, so my approach was to strip them right back and just expose them for what they are - because what they are is great music."

Although the band members were together for only four years under the Creedence Clearwater Revival appellation, they managed to accomplish more than many artists do in a lifetime. Powered by John Fogerty's visceral growl, along with Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford's gritty, in-the-pocket punch, they've sold over 30 million records in the U.S. alone, releasing 14 Top 10 hits, six Platinum albums (two of which went to number one) and one Gold album. They also managed to play over 150 tour dates around the world, including a headlining spot at Woodstock.

Over the last 50 years, Creedence Clearwater Revival's canon has become a part of the Great American Songbook. Songs like "Bad Moon Rising," "Down on the Corner," "Fortunate Son," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?," "Proud Mary," "Born on the Bayou," "Travelin' Band" and "Up Around the Bend" have been ingrained into pop culture - not just as rock staples, but as classic standards.

This hardworking band offered beautifully simple and relatable music for the every-man or -woman. Blue-collar Americans saw their experiences and sociopolitical concerns reflected in Creedence's class-conscious broadsides ("Run Through the Jungle," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Fortunate Son") and portraits of working class life ("Cotton Fields," "Proud Mary").

In 1993 Creedence Clearwater Revival were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his speech honoring the band, Bruce Springsteen noted, "I stand here tonight still envious of that music's power and its simplicity. They were hits filled with beauty and poetry and a sense of the darkness of events, of history. An American tradition shot through with pride, fear and paranoia. They rocked and played great together... they weren't the hippest band in the world, just the best."

Creedence also had a gift for transforming other musicians' songs in their own image. Impressive covers of classic tracks from all genres are dotted across their albums; from Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You," Dale Hawkins' "Susie Q" and Little Richard's "Good Golly Miss Molly," to the Leadbelly--popularized, blues-gospel evergreen "Midnight Special" and the Marvin Gaye-popularized Motown hit "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."

With so many memorable songs that continue to grace our radio waves and television and movie screens, plus lyrics that still resonate today, Creedence Clearwater Revival is, truly, America's greatest rock 'n' roll band.  This lovingly remastered and restored Complete Studio Albums (Half-Speed Masters) box set represents a package worthy of the Creedence legacy, marking 50 years since the Fogertys, Clifford and Cook brought us a body of work that has inspired and electrified generations of fans.

Grammy-winning bluegrass quintet THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS have announced their first tour dates of 2019, with a West Coast run kicking off January 16 in Los Angeles. The group will wind their way up to the northwest and wrap January 27 in Bellingham, WA. Their friends in Midnight North are opening on select dates.

THE STRINGDUSTERS--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)-have been on the road in the U.S. essentially non-stop since the 2017 release of their seventh studio album, Laws Of Gravity, which won the "Best Bluegrass Album" at the Grammy Awards this past February. They also released Laws Of Gravity: Live! and a new collection of covers, Undercover Vol. 2.

Of the upcoming tour, Andy Falco says, "Very much looking forward to hitting the west side of the country in January!  With our good friends of Midnight North opening the shows, there are sure to be some fun and unique collaboration." Andy Hall adds, "We're starting 2019 off by heading west with our dear friends Midnight North! We've had the pleasure of collaborating with these guys on a number of occasions, and can't wait to bring all the sounds to our west coast people. There's something in the wind, and it's winter Dusters tour!"

In addition to tackling their extensive touring schedule, THE STRINGDUSTERS recently teased fans by revealing that they've completed recording of their next full-length studio album, their ninth overall. In a posting on Instagram, the group shared "Our new album is done!! Such an incredible last 8 days in the studio. We got deep into a bunch of new music and we are really excited about the way things turned out. Huge thanks to our amazing engineer/co-producer Billy Hume and to everyone here at Mighty Fine Productions in Denver."

Fan club sales for the below shows go up 10/23, and general public sales begin 10/26. http://www.thestringdusters.com/tour

* w/ Midnight North

GRAMMY-winning band THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS are announcing a new live album, Live From Telluride, out this Friday, November 16 on all digital retailers and platforms. The 20-track release features a wide-ranging set spanning the band's 12-year career with tracks from their eight previous studio albums, including 2017's Laws Of Gravity, which won a GRAMMY for "Best Bluegrass Album," and a few covers which THE STRINGDUSTERS have been known to incorporate into their live set.

Banjoist Chris Pandolfi reflects on the live show recorded for Live From Telluride: "Telluride Bluegrass has been the center of the acoustic festival universe for many years, and we have been really honored to be involved in that. The fans are knowledgeable, but even more importantly, they are always down to connect with the moment and bring a lot of energy to the performance. It's a place of deep inspiration because of the amazing surroundings, but also the amazing musical company. You feel it every time you step on stage there, and this show was no exception. We knew pretty much right after the show that this was a show worth putting out there. Hope you guys enjoy!"

The bluegrass mavericks--Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass)--are also putting a new round of 2019 tour dates on sale this week. In addition to the previously announced January dates, kicking off January 16 at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA, the new dates will take THE STRINGDUSTERS from coast-to-coast. Midnight North, Shook Twins and John Craigie will open select dates. A list of all dates is below, and select pre-sale tickets are available now at www.thestringdusters.com/tour; general on-sale is November 16 at 10am MT.

Earlier this week, the band announced a special show with Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band on Wednesday, May 29 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Pre-sale tickets are available starting November 14 at 10am MT and general on-sale begins November 16 at 10am MT HERE.

"Phil Lesh is a legend, in every sense of the word," shares bassist Travis Book. "To see him play is an honor, to share the same space with him a privilege, and to share the stage is beyond words. We're truly grateful for the opportunity to perform at the world's most iconic venue with one of the world's most iconic bass players and musicians."

All this live music news sets the stage for what's sure to be an exciting 2019. THE STRINGDUSTERS have revealed that they've completed recording of their next full-length studio album; the group shared, "Our new album is done!! We got deep into a bunch of new music and we are really excited about the way things turned out. Huge thanks to our amazing engineer/co-producer Billy Hume and to everyone here at Mighty Fine Productions in Denver."

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS 2019 Tour Dates:

Wed 1/16 - West Hollywood, CA - The Troubadour

Thu 1/17 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up*

Fri 1/18 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore*

Sat 1/19 - Crystal Bay, NV - Crystal Bay Casino

Sun 1/20 - Eugene, OR - McDonald Theater

Tue 1/22 - Ashland, OR - Live from the Armory

Wed 1/23 - Bend, OR - Midtown Ballroom*

Thu 1/24 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom*

Fri 1/25 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom*

Sat 1/26 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Theatre*

Sun 1/27 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo

Thu 2/14 - Bozeman, MT - The Rialto

Fri 2/15 - Missoula, MT - The Wilma+

Sat 2/16 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room+

Sun 2/17 - Durango, CO - Fort Lewis College

Tue 2/19 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater

Wed 2/20 - Santa Fe, NM - Meow Wolf+

Thu 2/21 - Telluride, CO - Sheridan Opera House

Fri 2/22 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen+

Sat 2/23 - Steamboat Springs, CO - WinterWonderGrass Colorado

Sun 2/24 - Steamboat Springs, CO - WinterWonderGrass Colorado

Fri 3/8 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Sat 3/9 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution Live

Sun 3/10 - Tampa, FL - Gasparilla Music Festival

Tue 3/12 - Iowa City, IA - The Englert Theatre

Wed 3/13 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre^

Thu 3/14 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater^

Fri 3/15 - Wausau, WI - Granite Peak Ski Resort^

Sat 3/16 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre^

Wed 3/27 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue

Thu 3/28 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall

Fri 3/29 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works

Sat 3/30 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

Sun 3/31 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

* Midnight North opens | + Shook Twins opens | ^ John Craigie opens

As part of an ongoing campaign to commemorate Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 50th anniversary, Craft Recordings is pleased to present an official short form audio visual project offering a fresh take on their timeless standard, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain.” Following the “Fortunate Son” video moment earlier this year, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” conveys a wholly different dimension of Creedence Clearwater Revival's enduring relevance – separate from politics or American traditions, something more personal and eternally youthful. Filmed in “Big Sky Country” Montana, the project pays tribute to nostalgia, friendship and adventure.

Directed by Laurence Jacobs—who has directed and produced videos for artists including Andrew Bird, Steve Martin, Elvis Costello and Valerie June—the project features Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games, Logan Lucky, HBO’s Vinyl and Amazon’s upcoming series, The Boys), Sasha Frolova (FOX’s Red Sparrow, Netflix’s Snowpiercer, KENZO’s The Everything) and Erin Moriarty (Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Amazon’s The Boys). "I knew I wanted to tell a coming-of-age story,” Jacobs explains. “Something distinctly real that encapsulated identity. Not teenage years, but specifically your early 20s when you’re still growing and trying to become someone.” The result is a story that captures early adulthood’s wild rush of nostalgia and freedom, mixed with heartbreak and melancholy–emotions of which the song is emblematic.

Continues Jacobs, “My writing partner [Luke Klompien] and I developed this story about three best friends hanging in Montana until one of them moves away. The whole experience was so meaningful. Our crew poured so much love into this thing, and we worked with wonderful Montanans who just opened their doors and wanted to be a part of the experience.”

Speaking to the generational boundaries that Creedence Clearwater Revival’s music continues to transcend, the featured cast members each reflect on their excitement to participate in the project: “‘Have you Ever Seen the Rain’ has always been about friendship for me,” Jack Quaid attests. “It really relays a certain closeness… It’s exactly what you want a song to be. I think all of CCR’s music has a certain timeless quality to it. And it’s that ineffable quality you can’t really describe – but for some reason whenever you put the song on, everybody smiles.” Moriarty agrees. “For me the song means a few things; it’s simultaneously really joyous and a little sad too… I think it’s just about soaking up those moments with the people we really love, particularly our chosen family. There’s a certain bliss when you’re young and you’re with your best friends – and you’re just utterly present and seizing the moment. I think everyone can relate to that.” Frolova adds, “I feel like everyone—if not a specific memory—has a sense memory of the kind of melancholy joy that this song evokes.”

The launch coincides with the recent release of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s The Studio Albums Collection (Half-Speed Masters), a 7-LP box set that comprises the band’s complete seven-album studio output. Each album in this collection has been mastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, an exacting process that produces an exceptional level of sonic clarity and punch, giving these classic recordings a new vibrancy. The 180-gram LPs come housed in handsome tip-on jackets replicating the packaging of the original pressings. Along with the complete studio album collection comes an 80-page book featuring archival photos, reproductions of band ephemera and new liner notes from music journalist Roy Trakin — offering something for both new and longtime Creedence fans. Click here to learn more about the deluxe box set.

As we get in gear for the holidays, the “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” project celebrates the bittersweet pleasure of spending fleeting time with the people we care most about. Watch HERE.

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Acclaimed bluegrass jammers YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND today surprise-released a new live compilation, Hines' Finds: Volume Two - Fall Tour 2018. It's available free to fans at http://bit.ly/hinesfindsV2

The band says, "We are excited to release Hines' Finds: Volume Two - Fall Tour 2018 for your listening pleasure!  Following each tour, we ask our audio engineer extraordinaire Ben Hines to collect his favorite moments from that series of shows. We are happy to present you with his findings from Fall 2018.  (He's so good, he even snuck in a few summer songs.)  No matter the season, we are always thankful for the opportunity to share this music with you. Enjoy!"

The acclaimed band have performed almost 3000 shows together, and are back on the road this week starting 1/10 in San Francisco. This tour leg ends 2/17 in Key West, FL. See all the dates here.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND--Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Jacob Joliff and Allie Kral--released their latest album Love. Ain't Love last year, and also celebrated their 2500th show together. In April, they also released Hines' Finds, a collection of their soundman's favorite live tracks from their March dates. YMSB formed in 1998 and have released 11 studio and live albums since, including three #1 Bluegrass Albums chart-toppers.  Rolling Stone said Love. Ain't Love is "an album rooted in modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between" and premiered the video for the album's first single, "Bad Taste," here.

Track list for Hines' Finds Vol. II:

1)    High On A Hilltop

2)    Dancing In The Moonlight

3)    Damn Your Eyes

4)    I'm Lost

5)    Troubled Mind

6)    Left Me In A Whole

7)    On The Run>

8)    Scent Of A Mule>

9)    Wheel Hoss>

10) Piss Up A Rope>

11) Scent Of A Mule>

12) On The Run

13) Jenny

Perennial road warriors YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND have announced plans for their Spring 2019 tour, which kicks off this March in Iowa and wraps in early April in Santa Barbara, CA. The acclaimed jamgrass band recently released-for free-the second edition of "Hines' Finds," a compilation of their best recent live jams, as curated by soundman Ben Hines. Check it out here.

The band had a busy 2018, which saw them celebrate their 2000th show, the return of new-mom Allie Kral, the release of the acclaimed Love. Ain't Love album as well as the first "Hines' Finds" collection.

YMSB--Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Jacob Joliff and Allie Kral--formed in 1998 and have released 11 studio and live albums since, including three #1 Bluegrass Albums chart-toppers.  Rolling Stone said Love. Ain't Love is "an album rooted in modern bluegrass and punctuated by genre-jumping excursions into world music, reggae and all points in between" and premiered the video for the album's first single, "Bad Taste," here.

Talking about the song "Take A Chance On Me," Taste Of Country said, "Funky' is just about the last word you'd expect to use to describe bluegrass, but Yonder manage to incorporate a funky groove with a sweet pop vocal hook and sunny vocal harmonies that would be right at home on mainstream pop radio for a track that is delightfully unexpected."

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Iconic singer-and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member-ART GARFUNKEL has a busy 2019 planned. He kicked the year off with a run of dates of his In Close-Up concert through Tennessee (including Nashville's Ryman Auditorium), has a 14-date run through the U.K. set for April and a 7-show run through Germany this October, with many more U.S. shows planned throughout the year (full itinerary below).

Tuesday, September 10 will mark the release of the trade paperback edition of his acclaimed autobiography What Is It All But Luminous: Notes From An Underground Man (Vintage Books). First published in hardcover in 2017 by Alfred A. Knopf (available everywhere books are sold), the Huffington Post praised the book as "charming and poetic." Of his very personal and unique memoir, friend James Taylor said, "Art Garfunkel has seen it all.  He has surveyed it from the heights and lived it at street level.  He has walked the world.  A deeply thoughtful man whose voice has made an indelible mark on his time, he is a friend and a colleague for half of my life and is still a mystery.  He opens his mind to us in this delightful diary.  I wish you the joy of it."

In What Is It All But Luminous, Art writes about his life before, during, and after Simon & Garfunkel...about their folk-rock music in the roiling age that embraced and was defined by their groundbreaking sound. He writes about growing up in the 1940s and '50s (son of a traveling salesman), a middle class boy, living in a red brick semi-attached house in Kew Gardens, Queens, a kid who was different-from the age of five feeling his vocal cords "vibrating with the love of sound"...meeting Paul Simon in school, the funny guy who made Art laugh; their going on to junior high school together, of being 12 at the birth of rock 'n roll, both of them "captured" by it; going to Manhattan to make a demo of their song, "Hey Schoolgirl" (for $7!) and the actual record (with Paul's father on bass) going to #40 on the national charts, selling 150,000 copies.  He writes about their becoming Simon & Garfunkel, taking the world by storm. Touring; reading or walking to calm it down (walking across two continents-the USA and Europe). He writes of being an actor working with directors Nicolas Roeg (Bad Timing) and Mike Nichols ("the greatest of them all")...getting his masters in mathematics at Columbia; choosing music over a PhD; his slow unfolding split with Paul and its aftermath; learning to perform on his own, giving a thousand concerts worldwide, the loss of his voice in 2010 and a full recovery. Art is a lover, a husband to Kathryn (Kim) and father to sons Arthur Jr. (28) and Beau (13).

In an exclusive excerpt in BILLBOARD magazine, Art talked about being captivated and inspired by the early rock disk jockeys of the 1950's: "I was captured. So was Paul. We followed WINS radio. Paul bought a guitar. We used my father's wire recorder, then Paul's Webcor tape machine. Holding rehearsals in our basements, we were little perfectionists. We put sound on sound (stacking two layers of our singing). With the courage to listen and cringe about how not right it was yet, we began to record."  You can read the full excerpt here.

For his In Close-Up tour dates, Art brings along a guitarist and keyboardist, performing Simon & Garfunkel songs, solo hits, select covers and he reads excerpts from Luminous. He recently told Nashville Scene, "I don't look at it as a tour. I just look at it as: 'This is what I do.' I go out on the road and I do shows, usually on the weekend. Are they tours? They're mini-tours. This is my life. I sing; I have a booking agent; he finds me stages; and I go all over the world and I do my shows. I love it. And you do these famous songs, you earn your pay and move on to the next town - I like this."

Acclaimed bluegrass group YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND are set to release the third installment of their Hines' Finds live music collections. Volume Three: Winter Tour 2019 features cover tunes performed with duo Handmade Moments, recorded on YMSB's nationwide tour in January and February. The music will be available via Soundcloud this Friday, March 29. YMSB Spring Tour resumes today in Pensacola, FL. RollingStone.com debuted their cover of Hall & Oates "I Can't Go For That" here.

Hines' Finds Volume Three: Winter Tour 2019 track list:

1)    Tell Me Something Good (Rufus & Chaka Khan)

2)    What's Going On (Marvin Gaye)

3)    Burning And Looting (Bob Marley)

4)    I Can't Go For That (Hall & Oates)

5)    Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)

6)    Gone Daddy Gone (Violent Femmes)

7)    I Dig A Pony (Beatles)

8)    Rock With You (Michael Jackson)

YMSB--Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Jacob Joliff and Allie Kral-have been on tour all year long, and their soundman, Ben Hines, records it all.After each tour, Ben selects the best jams for the Hines' Finds series. As for the duo known as Handmade Moments, Anna Moss and Joel Ludford were brought to the band's awareness by YMSB bassist Ben Kaufman who saw them busking at a farmer's market in California. He fell in love with their sound and implored his bandmates to take them on the road, where they supported YMSB on shows from coast to coast.

Casual collaborative jams on the Yonder bus turned into a nightly sit-in for Handmade Moments playing a cover tune from the collection of songs they worked through in those bus jams.  The friendship and musical spirit that grew through Winter Tour 2019 is displayed through the powerful collection of songs documented in this fully collaborative edition of Hines' Finds.

About Handmade Moments: An amalgam of Beatnik porch-jazz, mystical mountain song, circus folk-hop with a dash of R&B chanteuse, Handmade Moments are kaleidoscopic children of the Ozarks. Anna Moss and Joel Ludford are kindred spirits and multi-instrumentalists, reveling in everything from bass clarinet, saxophone, sousaphone, mandolin, and stand-up bass. Their 2018 release, Paw Paw Tree, is ripe with plain-spoken poetics woven within swirling, funky rhythms, and atop melodies that tug on the heartstrings. Their wildly-popular live performances run the gamut, bathing in Southern roots, R&B, folk, jazz and more.

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Nashville-based jam band ROOTS OF A REBELLION pride themselves on playing heavy reggae/rock/dub music for the soul. Known for their dynamic live shows showcasing their progressive sound and energy, the band once voted "Best Local Band" in Nashville Scene's reader's poll has announced their third album titled Shapes Of A Soul will be released on May 31, 2019. This marks the group's first studio album release since 2016's A Brother's Instinct, which debuted #4 on Billboard's Reggae album chart.

Shapes Of A Soul is available now for digital and physical pre-order: http://smarturl.it/shapesofasoul.

Fans get an early preview as the album's title track, "Shapes of a Soul," was released Friday, April 5; check out an exclusive acoustic performance video of the song shot at Castle Recording Studios here. The lead single, "One Thing," co-written with Chris Gelbuda, known for his work with Meghan Trainor, Robert Randolph, Billy Currington, will also be released ahead of the album, on May 3, as well as a corresponding music video.

ROOTS OF A REBELLION--lead vocalist and guitarist Austin Smith, guitarist/harmonica player Marco Martinez, bassist Adam Quellhorst, drummer Troy Wiggins, and brothers keyboardist Jeremyck Smith and trumpeter Justin Smith--are proud to represent another side of Nashville. In 2018, they released their first-ever live album and Blu-ray, Live at Exit/In. The sold-out hometown set was recorded live during the Elliston Place Street Festival at Exit/In.

 The six-piece consistently plays over 120 shows a year and have shared the stage with 311, Rebelution, SOJA, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, The Wailers, moe., North Mississippi All Stars, Trombone Shorty, and NEEDTOBREATHE, among others, and they have performed at several music festivals including Bonnaroo, Hangout, Master Musician's Festival, Freakstomp, Kentucky Reggae Festival and Ziontific.

ROOTS OF A REBELLION will make their debut at California Roots X in Monterey, CA on May 25, 2019, sharing the bill with Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Tash Sultana and others. From there, the band will hit the road in support of Through The Roots for a series of West Coast shows (see all dates below).

ROOTS OF A REBELLION Tour Dates:

Fri 4/12--Lutherville-Timonium, MD--Hightopps Backstage Grille

Sat 4/13--Charlottesville, VA--Tom Tom Foundation

Sun 4/14--Nashville, TN--Marathon Music Works

Fri 4/19--Evansville, IN--Lamasco Bar

Sat 4/20--St Louis, MO--The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy

Fri 4/26--Steelville, MO--Bass' River Resort

Sat 4/27--Bowling Green, KY--Tidball's

Sat 5/25--Monterey, CA--California Roots Music and Arts Festival

Dates with Through The Roots:

Thu 5/30--Seattle, WA--The Crocodile

Fri 5/31--Eugene, OR--HiFi Music Hall

Sat 6/1--Portland, OR--Star Theater Portland

Tue 6/4--Boise, ID--The Reef

Wed 6/5--Salt Lake City, UT--Soundwell

Thu 6/6--Steamboat Springs, CO--Schmiggity's Live Music & Dance Bar

Fri 6/7--Denver, CO--Bluebird Theater

Sat 6/8--Fort Collins, CO--Aggie Theatre

Sun 6/9--Colorado Springs, CO--The Black Sheep

Wed 6/12--Albuquerque, NM--Launchpad

Sat 6/15--San Francisco, CA--Slim's

Coming off the heels of their outstanding performance at California Roots Music and Arts Festival, ROOTS OF A REBELLION is keeping the good vibes going with the release of their new album Shapes Of A Soul, release May 31. They're also celebrating while out on the road, currently touring alongside Through The Roots (see dates below).

Shapes Of A Soul is available on all streaming/digital platforms now: http://smarturl.it/shapesofasoul.

The Nashville-based jam band--once voted "Best Local Band" in Nashville Scene's reader's poll--prides itself on playing heavy reggae/rock/dub music for the soul and their dynamic live shows showcasing their progressive sound and energy. Shapes Of A Soul marks their first studio album release since 2016's A Brother's Instinct, which debuted #4 on Billboard's Reggae album chart.

Leading up to the release of the new album, the band debuted a series of singles to high praise, the title track "Shapes Of A Soul,""One Thing"­--co-written with Chris Gelbuda (Meghan Trainor, Robert Randolph, Billy Currington)--and "I Live In Light." The band also sat down to discuss the inspiration behind the tracks and insight into the recording process; watch now on YouTube.

ROOTS OF A REBELLION--lead vocalist and guitarist Austin Smith, guitarist/harmonica player Marco Martinez, bassist Adam Quellhorst, drummer Troy Wiggins, and brothers keyboardist Jeremyck Smith and trumpeter Justin Smith--are proud to represent another side of Nashville. In 2018, they released their first-ever live album and Blu-ray, Live at Exit/In. The sold-out set was recorded live during the Elliston Place Street Festival at Exit/In. They will return to Exit/In on July 20 for a special hometown show in honor of this new release.

The six-piece consistently plays over 120 shows a year and have shared the stage with 311, Rebelution, SOJA, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, The Wailers, moe., North Mississippi All Stars, Trombone Shorty, and NEEDTOBREATHE, among others, and they have performed at several music festivals including Bonnaroo, Hangout, Master Musician's Festival, Freakstomp, Kentucky Reggae Festival and Ziontific.

ROOTS OF A REBELLION Tour Dates:

Tue 6/4--Boise, ID--The Reef

Wed 6/5--Salt Lake City, UT--Soundwell

Thu 6/6--Steamboat Springs, CO--Schmiggity's Live Music & Dance Bar

Fri 6/7--Denver, CO--Bluebird Theater

Sat 6/8--Fort Collins, CO--Aggie Theatre

Sun 6/9--Colorado Springs, CO--The Black Sheep

Wed 6/12--Albuquerque, NM--Launchpad

Fri 6/14--Bakersfield, CA--Temblor Brewing Company

Sat 6/15--San Francisco, CA--Slim's

Sun 6/16--Santa Cruz, CA--Catalyst

Thu 6/20--Sacramento, CA--Momo Sacramento

Thu 6/27--Ventura, CA--Discovery Ventura

Fri 6/28--Garden Grove, CA--Garden Amphitheatre

Sat 6/29--San Diego, CA--The Observatory North Park

Sat 7/20--Nashville, TN--Exit/In

Fri 7/26--Atlanta, GA--The Masquerade

Sat 7/27--Macon, GA--Bragg Jam

Thu 8/1--Appleton, WI--Mile of Music

As part of the ongoing celebration of their 50th anniversary, on September 6 the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Recording Company--caretakers of the original band's unreleased catalog--in conjunction with distributor The Orchard will release a four-CD set titled Fillmore West '71, culled from an epic weekend of live music recorded at the legendary San Francisco venue. The Grammy-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band (formed in March 1969) were in great form on this weekend, where they were the middle act playing between headliners Hot Tuna and the 24-piece opener Trinidad Tripoli Street Band. This will be the debut release of these recordings. The packaging contains a front cover photo of Duane Allman from Jim Marshall Photography (taken at these shows) that has rarely been seen before. 

Rolling Stone exclusively debuted the band's "rollicking rendition" of the Muddy Waters classic "Trouble No More;" listen now here.

Compiled from reel-to-reel soundboard masters, the January 29 show that kicks off this collection reads like an Allman Brothers Band greatest hits, from opener "Statesboro Blues" through the set-wrapping "Whipping Post." On the next night, the standard sequence of "Statesboro Blues," Trouble No More," "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" and "Elizabeth Reed" was typically riveting, and then the blues-soaked "Stormy Monday" was worked in, replacing "Midnight Rider." Gregg's vocals were visceral and honest, while Duane and Dickey added down and dirty licks. "You Don't Love Me" showcased some run-and-gun guitar work, and a frenzied "Whipping Post" closed out another solid night. The band--Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Jaimoe, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks--were loose and talkative and you can hear them really dialing their sound in at what would be a final tune-up for the seminal At Fillmore East album, recorded less than two months later. At Fillmore East would cement the band's place in rock history and Rolling Stone would eventually call it the second-best live album ever released.

Always acclaimed for their explosive live shows, the ABB really ratcheted up the intensity and focus on January 31st. After hammering tightly through the reliable first four, the ABB placed "Midnight Rider" back into the rotation, and then Berry Oakley stepped up to the mic for a wicked and nasty take on "Hoochie Coochie Man," with Jaimoe and Butch churning full-bore behind him. After an extensive workout on "You Don't Love Me," the group worked a relatively new song into the set, "Hot 'Lanta." Conceived out of a loose jam at the Big House in Macon, GA, the band's home base currently an ABB museum, this group composition was cutting-edge fusion, displaying the delightful musical diversity of the Allman Brothers Band. A superior "Whipping Post" concludes the Fillmore West material, but Disc Four goes on to include a wonderful bonus track: a March, 1970 version of "Mountain Jam" from the Warehouse in New Orleans which-at 45 minutes long!-showcases a band that loved to improvise and let the music take on a life of its own.

Kirk West--who served as the "Tour Mystic" and official archivist for the Allman Brothers Band for over 20 years--played a pivotal role in re-acquiring the original live performance two-track, reel-to-reel tapes used for this release from legendary band crew members Twiggs Lyndon, Joe Dan Petty and Mike Callahan, who were the original care takers of these recordings. The tapes had been stored in closets and attics for many years, necessitating careful transfers and several successive attempts at restoration, as technology continued to improve. Interestingly in 1971, however, Kirk was a 20-year-old counterculture entrepreneur who found himself at the Fillmore West during the last four days of January. "I was living in Palo Alto with a bunch of hippie kids who, by and large, were Dead Heads. I had moved to California from Chicago, and I already was a big Allman Brothers fan," recalls West. "I was insisting that everyone in the house go up to the Fillmore that weekend - 'Let's go, let's go - the Brothers are in town, playing with Hot effin' Tuna."

Disc 1, 1/29/1971

Statesboro Blues

Trouble No More

Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Midnight Rider

Dreams

You Don't Love Me

Whipping Post

Disc 2, 1/30/1971

Statesboro Blues

Trouble No More

Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Stormy Monday

You Don't Love Me

Whipping Post

Disc 3, 1/31/1971 Part I

Statesboro Blues

Trouble No More

Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Midnight Rider

Hoochie Coochie Man

Dreams

You Don't Love Me

Disc 4, 1/31/1971 Part II

Hot 'Lanta

Whipping Post

Bonus Track:

Mountain Jam Live At The Warehouse, New Orleans, LA 3/13/1970 (first release of this version)

Jeff Austin's tremendous impact on our community will never be forgotten. So many family, friends, and music fans' lives were connected and inspired by Jeff, creating endless memories, both on the stage and off.

On November 4, AEG Presents & Sweet Relief Musicians Fund invite music fans far and wide to  What the Night Brings: An evening of music, remembrance and community with all proceeds going to The Jeff Austin Family Fund. What the Night Brings will feature performances by Bill Nershi, Billy Strings, Brendan Bayliss, Greensky Bluegrass, Hot Rize, The Infamous Stringdusters, Keith Moseley, Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon (Acoustic), Members of the Jeff Austin Band:Kyle Tuttle, Jean-Luc Davis, Julian Davis, Mimi Naja, Noam Pikelny, Railroad Earth, The Travelin' McCourys,  Yonder Mountain String Band and more.

Jeff Austin, mandolinist, singer, songwriter and founder of The Jeff Austin Band, and Yonder Mountain String Band, passed away on June 24, 2019. He was the son of Eileen Austin, husband to Devlyn, and father to Lily Rose (12), Penelope (5), and Jude Patrick (2). He was a dear friend whose music touched the lives of so many.

A note from Devlyn: "The outpouring of support and love has been tremendous. I want to thank everyone who has supported the fund.  It's truly amazing, and it's allowed our family to begin processing the unimaginable.  We hope that this show will be a chance for everyone to come together, remember Jeff, and enjoy the music and the musicians that were so close to him."

Our thoughts remain with the Austin family and we encourage music fans far and wide to contribute to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund HERE, with all funds benefiting the Jeff Austin Family Fund.

AEG Presents is honored to announce WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS live at the Mission Ballroom Monday, November 4, 2019. Doors - 6:00pm | Show - 7:00pm.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 at 10am on AXS.COM

General Admission tickets are $60.00 plus applicable service charges.

Day of Show tickets are $70.00 plus applicable service charges.

Reserved tickets are $120.00 plus applicable service charges.

Ages 16+ with valid ID are welcome.

California folk rock artist COLBY DAVIDSON has seen, experienced, failed and triumphed a lot in his relatively short 23-years of life, and lucky for us, he isn’t afraid when it comes to bearing his soul. Following years of fronting the rock band Analogue Spirit, COLBY releases his debut solo single and music video “Capture The Wind”, September 20.

Check out “Capture The Wind” now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AMQc3JTREA8

“‘Capture The Wind’ was written during a time I was feeling pretty alone,” COLBY explains. “I really wanted to get back with my ex but she wasn't having it, understandably so because I later realized I wasn’t the best boyfriend to her when we dated. So being alone I romanticized the past heavily. I tried to talk with her but it wasn't going anywhere so this was me saying the balls in your court; you send the first message.

“I think I wanted to say it in a song and have her hear it. I like to do that, to speak to people through my songs. It’s kind of fun and messed up in a way because it’s a one-sided conversation. I learned that from Dylan.”

Born in the Bay area city of Berkeley, COLBY’s family moved to the idyllic sand and surf city of Santa Cruz when he was in fourth grade. “Santa Cruz is basically mountains and forest and then beach,” he explains. “There’s no in-between. We lived in the forest and that influenced my music, too, in the sense of folk.” Meanwhile, family dynamics certainly played a role in his initially turning to songs and songwriting for solace. COLBY is as unflinchingly honest and soul-bearing about the subject as the songs he sings. “There’s a weird dynamic between me and my father,” he confesses. “My father would quiz me on music and showed me so much of it. He really got me into music.” Later, his father entered a deep depression and darkness and for a period left the family. Yet despite the personal tumult, he says the tough times contribute to the music. He and his father have since rebuilt their relationship and are close once again.

“I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for the things my family and I went through.”

COLBY has been in the studio all summer and will be releasing more new music in the coming months.

Colorado Bluegrass/Newgrass/Grassicana quintet WOOD BELLY is preparing to release their forthcoming sophomore album, Man On The Radio, on January 31, 2020. The band first broke the exciting news exclusively with Bluegrass Today and is wasting no time in offering listeners a sneak-peek of the project; the first single, "Can't Get Behind," featuring special guest fiddler Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters, is available now on all digital platforms.

Listen to "Can't Get Behind" now: https://woodbellymusic.com/single-cant-get-behind

"This is a tune about the basic need for acceptance," shares guitarist/vocalist Craig Patterson. "We've all had a moment questioning ourselves, 'Is it me? Or is it you?' I relate with these struggles which can be taxing on a person's mind. It's sometimes challenging to arrive at acceptance before we process with our own coping mechanism. No matter how we get there, we usually come to realize we always had the answer within - but not before a little self-torment."

The new 13-track collection was recorded at Swingfingers Studio in Fort Collins, CO with producer Sally Van Meter and engineer Aaron Youngberg, who also worked on Wood Belly's 2018 debut album Solid Ground.

"We are so fortunate to have worked with Sally Van Meter and Aaron Youngberg," says banjo player Aaron McCloskey. "Sally has an amazing ear for harmonies, arrangements, and groove, just what you'd expect from a Grammy winner. She's spent decades in the bluegrass industry as both a player and producer and it was easy for us to trust her experienced ears. In addition to being an excellent engineer, Aaron Youngberg is very talented bluegrass musician. He's curated an amazing collection of vintage gear and knows just how to use it to get amazing tones."

2018 was a landmark year for Wood Belly-Chris Weist (mandolin), Craig Patterson (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). Following the release of their debut album, the band won the prestigious 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the festival the following year), as well as an IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination; all served to open doors and create new opportunities for Wood Belly.

The group has shared bills with Del McCoury Band, The Steeldrivers, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Jeff Austin Band, Front Country, Wood & Wire, Trout Steak Revival, Steel Wheels, and many more, and has played an ever-expanding list of notable venues including Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue, CO), Fox Theater (Boulder), Boulder Theater, Wildflower Pavilion (Planet Bluegrass), and Cervantes' (Denver). Their festival resume includes the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Winter WonderGrass, Northwest String Summit, Palisade Bluegrass and Roots, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, the Ogden Bluegrass Festival, Rhythms on the Rio, the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, the Wyoming State Bluegrass and BBQ festival, Snowygrass, Grapes and Grass, Rapidgrass, and more.

Track Listing for Man On The Radio:

Man on the Radio

Can't Get Behind

Gone Are the Days

Caroline

Seagulls

Blue Merle

Where I Belong

Hidden Danger

Old Fool

Troubled Times

Professor Willy's Tonic

A Long Time Coming

Walking Up in Heaven

When THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND played their 12/31/78 show at The Warehouse in New Orleans, it was simulcast on over 150 radio stations nationwide, making it the most widely-heard rock concert of its time. Now, RAMBLIN' RECORDS is releasing the concert on gatefold double LP and CD for the first time. The album will first be available at independent record stores only on November 29 as a "RSD First" in conjunction with Record Store Day's Black Friday event. It will then be available online and everywhere else in late January.

In 1978, the Marshall Tucker Band (Tommy Caldwell, Toy Caldwell, Jerry Eubanks, Doug Gray, George McCorkle and Paul Riddle) were one of the biggest groups around and one of the best live acts in the business having toured non-stop for years supporting a string of six gold and platinum records with huge hits like "Heard It In A Love Song" and "Can't You See."

In a live review of their Madison Square Garden show just six weeks prior, the New York Times' Robert Palmer wrote, "The Marshall Tucker Band does not play conventional southern rock, although by now the group is successful enough to be setting conventions of its own...So, unlike many southern bands, which tend to get locked into narrow blues grooves, the Marshall Tucker Band soars. Most of the tunes turn into more or less extended jams led by Toy Caldwell, whose lead guitar work builds from short, cleanly articulated phrases into high note barrages with a sure sense of pacing. Thursday night's show was crisp and energetic. It was the kind of show the band used to give at the Palladium or in Central Park...the music worked handsomely, and the crowd was on its feet through most of the show. The Marshall Tucker Band has managed to become a major group without compromising its original stylistic integrity and without resorting to theatrical staging or other tricks of the trade." (11/12/1978)

New Year's In New Orleans: Roll Up '78 And Light Up '79 was sourced from the original 24 track tapes which were placed in good hands and given the white-glove experience. Executive Producer Ron Rainey called upon the band's original producer Paul Hornsby-who also played keys, piano and organ on their early records-to mix the record. The double live album set also includes original photos of the band at The Warehouse by the venue's official photographer, Sidney Smith.

Ahead of their new album due out January 31, Colorado Bluegrass/Newgrass/Grassicana quintet WOOD BELLY has released their latest single "Gone Are The Days." Now available on all digital platforms, the song first debuted on Billboard's site. Songwriter and main vocalist for the track, mandolin player Chris Weist, also spoke with the outlet and discussed the forthcoming sophomore album, Man On The Radio; read here. "Gone Are The Days" features special guest fiddler Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters.

Listen to "Gone Are The Days" now: https://woodbellymusic.com/new-release

"It's a song about reminiscence," shares Weist. "It's about channeling a younger version of yourself and how those memories can be simultaneously instructing and crippling. When we were young it was much easier to live in the 'here and now' without a concern about anything but the present moment. Conversely, those memories can create a prison from which you view the world. The song touches on the balancing act between learning from your unadulterated younger self and being trapped in the past."

The new single follows "Can't Get Behind," the first song off the 13-track collection which dropped November 8.

To celebrate the release of Man On The Radio, WOOD BELLY is throwing a special hometown album release party and show on January 31 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. Tickets are on sale now via the venue's website here.

2018 was a landmark year for Wood Belly--Chris Weist (mandolin), Craig Patterson (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). Following the release of their debut album Solid Ground, the band won the prestigious 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the festival the following year), as well as an IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination; all served to open doors and create new opportunities for Wood Belly.

The group has shared bills with Del McCoury Band, The Steeldrivers, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Jeff Austin Band, Front Country, Wood & Wire, Trout Steak Revival, Steel Wheels, and many more, and has played an ever-expanding list of notable venues including Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue, CO), Fox Theater (Boulder), Boulder Theater, Wildflower Pavilion (Planet Bluegrass), and Cervantes' (Denver). Their festival resume includes the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Winter WonderGrass, Northwest String Summit, Palisade Bluegrass and Roots, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, the Ogden Bluegrass Festival, Rhythms on the Rio, the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, the Wyoming State Bluegrass and BBQ festival, Snowygrass, Grapes and Grass, Rapidgrass, and more.

Track Listing for Man On The Radio:

Man On The Radio

Can't Get Behind

Gone Are The Days

Caroline

Seagulls

Blue Merle

Where I Belong

Hidden Danger

Old Fool

Troubled Times

Professor Willy's Tonic

A Long Time Coming

Walking Up In Heaven

The Brothers - Celebrating 50 Years of the music of The Allman Brothers Band will perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City for one night only March 10, 2020. The Brothers-Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones-will be joined by Duane Trucks and Reese Wynans and special guest Chuck Leavell. Ticket presales begin on January 7, with public on sale on January 10 via Ticketmaster (click here).

This one-time concert event, produced by Live Nation, will be a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's illustrious career. It notably marks the first time in more than five years that these legendary players will be together on stage to perform their iconic hits, and the first time since the passing of founding members Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks. It will undoubtably be emotionally charged, and an unforgettable night not to be missed.

"I can't wait to play again with my Brothers."

            --Jaimoe

"From the Fillmore East to the Beacon, NYC has always been a spiritual home for the Allman Brothers. So it only feels natural to honor uncle Butch, Gregg, Berry, Duane and all the other brothers and sisters we have lost along the way here at MSG. I'm excited to get to play these songs with Jaimoe and the Brothers one last time to celebrate 50 years of this music."

            --Derek Trucks

"Hard to believe it's been five years since our final show at the Beacon. We had all talked about doing a final show at Madison Square Garden which never came to fruition. What a great way to honor 50 years of music and fulfill that wish at the same time."

            --Warren Haynes

"I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Allman Brothers Band's history for 23 of the 50 years we are about to celebrate. Thank you Butch, Gregg, Jaimoe, Dickey as well as Duane and Berry for giving us the opportunity to play this amazing music for all of our diehard, loyal fans."

            --Marc Quinones

"I'm so glad to get the chance to pay tribute to 50 years of the enduring music of the Allman Brothers Band. I'm blessed to have been a part of their story. It's gonna be a night to remember."

            --Oteil Burbridge

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group formed in 1969 and quickly became one of the most popular live bands in American rock music history, selling millions of records along the way. Hailed for their live improvisation and marathon performances, the group released the At Fillmore East album in 1971, and it's still hailed as one of the best live albums ever.

The 2003 iteration of The Allman Brothers Band-founding members Gregg Allman, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks plus Warren Haynes, Marc Quinones, Oteil Burbridge and Derek Trucks-would prove to be the longest-running line-up and most consistent in its live performances. The group played its last live performance October 28, 2014, at New York's Beacon Theatre. Of that night-which was the last of over 230 sold-out shows covering 25 years of spring residencies at the Beacon-Rolling Stone's David Fricke said "it will take more than a peach to get me through next March. It was never spring, I always said, until I saw the Allmans peakin' at the Beacon. Tonight was a generous, continually thrilling farewell. It will make the leaving that much harder to bear."

Joining The Brothers for the 3/10/20 event will be keyboardist Reese Wynans (who played in the Second Coming with future ABB founding members Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley, and was a part of the early 1969 jam sessions which led to the formation of ABB) and Duane Trucks, Derek's brother (and current drummer for Widespread Panic). Chuck Leavell joined ABB in 1972 (following Duane Allman's passing) and played with the group until a hiatus in 1976; he's been with the Rolling Stones since 1981.

Portions of the proceeds will benefit The Big House in Macon, GA which was the band's home from 1970-1973 and now serves as their official museum.

Acclaimed rising Bluegrass/Newgrass/Grassicana quintet WOOD BELLY is looking forward to the release of their new album, Man On The Radio, on January 31 and ahead of the full-length release, they've just dropped a new single, "Caroline."

"Caroline" is available now on all digital platforms: https://woodbellymusic.com/new-release

"'Caroline' is a love song composed and performed with a more classic bluegrass timbre in mind," explains songwriter and mandolin player Chris Weist. "With Aaron's punchy banjo in the driver seat, it describes longing for the love of someone with a rambling spirit.  Often times in love and relationships, the two individuals aren't on the exact same page, and 'Caroline' depicts a love so strong you would wait 'til the end of time to make it work. It's very much a nod to our traditional roots playing off the classic themes of trains, travel and heartache."

"Caroline" follows the release of previously released singles "Can't Get Behind" and "Gone Are The Days," both which feature special guest fiddler Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters. All three songs are included in the 13-track collection recorded at Swingfingers Studio in Fort Collins, CO with producer Sally Van Meter and engineer Aaron Youngberg, who also worked on WOOD BELLY's 2018 debut album Solid Ground.

"We are so fortunate to have worked with Sally Van Meter and Aaron Youngberg," says banjo player Aaron McCloskey. "Sally has an amazing ear for harmonies, arrangements, and groove, just what you'd expect from a Grammy winner. She's spent decades in the bluegrass industry as both a player and producer and it was easy for us to trust her experienced ears. In addition to being an excellent engineer, Aaron Youngberg is a very talented bluegrass musician. He's curated an amazing collection of vintage gear and knows just how to use it to get amazing tones."

To celebrate the release of Man On The Radio, WOOD BELLY is throwing a special hometown album release party and show on January 31 at The Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. Special guest and album collaborator Jeremy Garrett will join the band on fiddle, and show openers include Billy Failing Band (of Billy Strings) and Grace Clark Band. Tickets are on sale now via the venue's website here.

2018 was a landmark year for WOOD BELLY--Chris Weist (mandolin), Craig Patterson (guitar), Chris Zink (dobro), Aaron McCloskey (banjo) and Taylor Shuck (bass). Following the release of their debut album Solid Ground, the band won the prestigious 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the festival the following year),as well as an IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination; all served to open doors and create new opportunities.

The group has shared bills with Del McCoury Band, The SteelDrivers, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Jeff Austin Band, Front Country, Wood & Wire, Trout Steak Revival, Steel Wheels, and many more, and has played an ever-expanding list of notable venues including Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue, CO), Fox Theater (Boulder), Boulder Theater, Wildflower Pavilion (Planet Bluegrass), and Cervantes' (Denver). Their festival resume includes the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Winter WonderGrass, Northwest String Summit, Palisade Bluegrass and Roots, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, the Ogden Bluegrass Festival, Rhythms on the Rio, the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, the Wyoming State Bluegrass and BBQ festival, Snowygrass, Grapes and Grass, Rapidgrass, and more.

When THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND played their 12/31/78 show at The Warehouse in New Orleans it was simulcast on over 150 radio stations nationwide, making it the most widely heard rock concert of its time. Now, Ramblin' Records is wide releasing the concert for the first time. Following a limited, exclusive release in conjunction with Record Store Day, New Year's In New Orleans: Roll Up '78 And Light Up '79! is now available on all digital platforms and gatefold double LP and 2-CD sets.

New Year's In New Orleans: Roll Up '78 And Light Up '79 was sourced from the original 24 track tapes which were placed in good hands and given the white-glove experience. Executive Producer Ron Rainey called upon the band's original producer Paul Hornsby--who also played keys, piano and organ on their early records--to mix the record. The double live album set also includes original photos of the band at The Warehouse by the venue's official photographer, Sidney Smith.

Of the new release, Goldmine's Lee Zimmerman wrote, "Indeed, the band's in fine form and the well-restored recordings suggest that their efforts were both powerful and potent. Given that the energy and enthusiasm never wavers, this particular performance not only represents them well, but also provides proof that they were, and still are, among the best bands Dixie's ever delivered." (November 2019)

In 1978, the Marshall Tucker Band--Tommy Caldwell, Toy Caldwell, Jerry Eubanks, Doug Gray, George McCorkle and Paul Riddle--were one of the biggest groups around and one of the best live acts in the business having toured non-stop for years supporting a string of six gold and platinum records with huge hits like "Heard It In A Love Song" and "Can't You See."

In a live review of their Madison Square Garden show just six weeks prior, the New York Times' Robert Palmer wrote, "The Marshall Tucker Band does not play conventional southern rock, although by now the group is successful enough to be setting conventions of its own...So, unlike many southern bands, which tend to get locked into narrow blues grooves, the Marshall Tucker Band soars. Most of the tunes turn into more or less extended jams led by Toy Caldwell, whose lead guitar work builds from short, cleanly articulated phrases into high note barrages with a sure sense of pacing. Thursday night's show was crisp and energetic. It was the kind of show the band used to give at the Palladium or in Central Park...the music worked handsomely, and the crowd was on its feet through most of the show. The Marshall Tucker Band has managed to become a major group without compromising its original stylistic integrity and without resorting to theatrical staging or other tricks of the trade." (11/12/78)

Iconic singer ART GARFUNKEL has announced a nine-show tour of Finland, Denmark, Germany and Holland, running November 24 through December 7. He also continues to add dates to his in-progress U.S. performances, which kicked off last month in southern California and continued this weekend (full itinerary below).

For his In Close-Up tour dates, Art brings along a guitarist and keyboardist, performing Simon & Garfunkel songs, solo hits, select covers, as well as reading excerpts from his autobiography What Is It All But Luminous: Notes From An Underground Man. He recently told Nashville Scene, "I don't look at it as a tour. I just look at it as: 'This is what I do.' I go out on the road and I do shows, usually on the weekend. Are they tours? They're mini-tours. This is my life. I sing; I have a booking agent; he finds me stages; and I go all over the world and I do my shows. I love it. And you do these famous songs, you earn your pay and move on to the next town - I like this."

Of his recent sold-out Costa Mesa, CA show, the Los Angeles Times said, "Garfunkel sang not with the same beauty but with a satisfying richness and poignancy of character...and it was an intimate affair, just Garfunkel, accompanied by two musicians (Tab Laven on guitar and Paul Beard on keyboard), with entr'acte singing (and occasional harmonies) from Garfunkel's son Arthur Jr... Garfunkel is a bard in the strolling troubadour manner. The music business today confounds him. (He riffed on his reaction to a publicist trying to convince him to tweet.) But from his earliest days making grown men cry with his singing in synagogues in Queens, N.Y., he knew he was born to perform. Pretty melodies are irresistible to him, and he revels in following his independent bliss."

Last year, the paperback version of his acclaimed autobiography What Is It All But Luminous: Notes From An Underground Man (Vintage Books) was issued. First published in hardcover in 2017 by Alfred A. Knopf (available everywhere books are sold), the Huffington Post praised the book as "charming and poetic." Of his very personal and unique memoir, friend James Taylor said, "Art Garfunkel has seen it all.  He has surveyed it from the heights and lived it at street level.  He has walked the world.  A deeply thoughtful man whose voice has made an indelible mark on his time, he is a friend and a colleague for half of my life and is still a mystery.  He opens his mind to us in this delightful diary.  I wish you the joy of it."

In What Is It All But Luminous, Art writes about his life before, during, and after Simon & Garfunkel...about their folk-rock music in the roiling age that embraced and was defined by their groundbreaking sound. He writes about growing up in the 1940s and '50s (son of a traveling salesman), a middle class boy, living in a red brick semi-attached house in Kew Gardens, Queens, a kid who was different-from the age of five feeling his vocal cords "vibrating with the love of sound"...meeting Paul Simon in school, the funny guy who made Art laugh; their going on to junior high school together, of being 12 at the birth of rock 'n roll, both of them "captured" by it; going to Manhattan to make a demo of their song, "Hey Schoolgirl" (for $7!) and the actual record (with Paul's father on bass) going to #40 on the national charts, selling 150,000 copies.  He writes about their becoming Simon & Garfunkel, taking the world by storm. Touring; reading or walking to calm it down (walking across two continents-the USA and Europe). He writes of being an actor working with directors Nicolas Roeg (Bad Timing) and Mike Nichols ("the greatest of them all")...getting his masters in mathematics at Columbia; choosing music over a PhD; his slow unfolding split with Paul and its aftermath; learning to perform on his own, giving a thousand concerts worldwide, the loss of his voice in 2010 and a full recovery. Art is a lover, a husband to Kathryn (Kim) and father to sons Arthur Jr. (29) and Beau (14).

Very early music from members of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will be released on CD for the first time March 27, and vinyl that has been out of print since the late 1960's will be available as well. In all, four albums will trace three of the band member's nascent music projects including the Allman Joys, Hour Glass and 31st of February.

Formed just out of high school and originally called The Escorts and then Allman Joys, Duane and Gregg Allman recorded the band's only session work in August 1966, which wouldn't be released until 1973 and has been out of print since.  After the Allman Joys went their own ways, Duane and Gregg formed Hour Glass, releasing their self-titled debut in 1967 and Power Of Love in 1968, both on the Liberty label. What is telling in these early recordings are hints of what would become signature Allman Brothers Band sounds. You can hear moments of what would become guitarist Duane Allman's signature licks, as well as his little brother Gregg's Hammond B-3 prowess and his soulful, bluesy voice.

The fourth release is a September 1968 recording session for Scott Boyer, David Brown and ABB drummer Butch Trucks' band the 31st of February. These demo sessions for their second, unreleased album feature probably the earliest versions of Gregg's hit "Melissa," and would be released as Duane & Gregg in May 1972.

The Allman Brothers Band formed in March 1969, and the original lineup of Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Jaimoe, Butch Trucks, Berry Oakley and Dickey Bettswould go on to become one of the biggest rock bands in the world, bolstered by their definitive 1971 live album, At Fillmore East. The Allman Brothers Band earned seven gold and four platinum records and they are members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and were given a Grammy  Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012

ALLMAN JOYS: Allman Joys (self-titled debut; Duane and Gregg, 1966)

HOUR GLASS: Hour Glass (self-titled debut; Duane and Gregg, 1967)

HOUR GLASS: Power Of Love (Duane and Gregg, 1968)

DUANE & GREGG: Duane & Gregg (31st of February demos, 1968)

Surviving members of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will come together Tuesday, March 10 as THE BROTHERS for a sold-out, one-night-only show celebrating 50 years of the iconic American band's legacy. In partnership with nugs.net--the leading live music platform for concert recordings and live streams-the "50th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band'' will be available via Pay-Per-View on March 10, 2020.

The Brothers consists of founding Allman Brothers Band (ABB) drummer Jaimoe as well as longtime ABB guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, bassist Oteil Burbridge and percussionist Marc Quinones, along with Widespread Panic drummer Duane Trucks and keyboardist Reese Wynans. Former ABB keyboardist (and longtime touring member of the Rolling Stones) Chuck Leavell will join as a special guest for many of the jams he helped create with ABB.

The Allman Brothers Band played their first show on March 26, 1969 and went on to embark on a Hall Of Fame career, which came to a close with their final performance on October 28, 2014 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

"NYC has always been a spiritual home for the Allman Brothers, says Derek Trucks. "So it only feels natural to honor Uncle Butch, Gregg, Berry, Duane and all the other brothers and sisters we have lost along the way at MSG. I'm excited to get to play these songs with Jaimoe and the Brothers one last time to celebrate 50 years of this music."

"I can't wait to play again with my Brothers," says Jaimoe.  Warren Haynes says, "This is going to be a really special evening. We're all very happy that even those not able to be inside The Garden will be able to share it with us."

Brad Serling, nugs.net Founder and CEO, added, "We could not be more thrilled about the opportunity to work with The Brothers on this PPV from MSG.  The music that these performers helped to create is so incredibly special.  We are very thankful to be able to help share this performance with ABB fans around the planet."

More information about the Pay-Per-View can be found at  https://2nu.gs/TheBrothersWebcast.

Ahead of an album out next month, Los Angeles singer/songwriter/guitarist DAVID HAERLE has released a series of singles and accompanying music videos. "Edendale" is out today, available on all digital platforms and on YouTube. This is the latest track and video to come off HAERLE's forthcoming album Death Valley, due out May 8.

"Edendale" first premiered on Glide Magazine, who had this to say about the song: "...a clear standout amongst the album's fifteen tracks. Bringing to mind the soft-spoken folk of Bill Callahan, 'Edendale' is a sunny morsel of acoustic folk that reflects the warm weather and blue skies of the Los Angeles neighborhood it is based on...It is enlightening and soothing to see this footage accompanying a peaceful song during a time when most of us are stuck inside away from the people and places we love." (4/1/20)

"Edendale is the historic name for the section of L.A. that is now Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Echo Park. I began living in this area at the age of 3," HAERLE shares. "For me, Edendale isn't just the physical place but a state of mind. A personal Eden. It's that internal space in our head and heart where we find peace. The song questions how we often equate achievement, approval or winning, with happiness and security. I think it's always a good idea to question any inner belief that goes something like, 'I'll be happy when/if....' or 'I can relax and be at peace when/if...' Nothing is certain in this world, so learning to accept uncertainty is a real blessing. Sometimes there is a price to be paid for the choices we make. Is it worth it? Another good question to ask. In the song's chorus, I'm referring to selling our peace of mind in exchange for false beliefs about the true nature of happiness and contentment. Here's the good news: if we find that we've gotten away from our Edendale, we're welcome back anytime we want."

"Edendale" follows two previously released tracks and videos from the new full-length, "Go Do That With Sharon" and "The Free Show"; each has been viewed over 7,000 times on YouTube.

The 15 songs included on Death Valley were selected "based on a feeling and what I thought would make a good listening experience," HAERLE explains. "Death Valley is the culmination of where inspiration took me during this period in my life. We rock pretty hard in places. We take it way down in others. I sing about renewal, how we lose our way and then find our way back. There's a lot of love and gratitude expressed on this record and hopefully people find beauty in some of what we have done."

DAVID's taken a unique path that has led to the release of Death Valley. His father Martin emigrated from Germany to pursue a dream of working in the country music industry and co-founded the independent label CMH Records (Country Music Heritage). His maternal grandparents co-owned the first full time country music radio station in Nashville, WENO. The King of Country Music, Roy Acuff, took him onstage at the Grand Ole' Opry before a full house when he was 9 years of age. After picking up the guitar at age 13, he played in a couple rock and alternative new wave bands during the 80's, before becoming a music agent at ICM. Then his father passed away suddenly and at just 24 years-old, DAVID took over the family business and has served as president of CMH Records, now CMH Label Group, ever since. Making music took a back seat to running the label, but DAVID never stopped playing guitar and in recent years, he has returned to his passion of performing and releasing original music.

Surviving members of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND came together Tuesday, March 10 as THE BROTHERS for an acclaimed, sold-out, one-night-only show celebrating 50 years of the iconic American band's legacy at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In partnership with nugs.net--the leading live music platform for concert recordings and live streams-the "50th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band'' is now available for purchase on nugs.tv in HD or stunning 4K, and will be rebroadcast beginning this Friday (July 3) at 8PM EST - Sunday (July 5) Those who purchase the webcast will also be able to enjoy the show on demand for 48 hours upon first viewing. Both the video and audio have been re-edited and remixed, respectively to give home viewers the best seat in the house for this historic concert. Experience the music of The Allman Brothers in an entirely new way. Now available in Sony's 360 Reality Audio via nugs.net Hi-Fi. Listen to The Brothers' nearly four-hour show as if you were there.

The Brothers consists of founding Allman Brothers Band (ABB) drummer Jaimoe as well as longtime ABB guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, bassist Oteil Burbridge and percussionist Marc Quinones, along with Widespread Panic drummer Duane Trucks and keyboardist Reese Wynans. Former ABB keyboardist (and longtime touring member of the Rolling Stones) Chuck Leavell joined as a special guest for many of the jams he helped create with the ABB.

The March 10 show is the last major concert to have taken place in New York before being shut down because of Covid-19. In a post-show interview with the Wall Street Journal, Jaimoe said, "It just felt like no BS, and all about music and love...I wanted to play music with my brothers. Everyone else is paying homage to the Allman Brothers music-and some of us are still here." American Songwriter, (which described the show as a "massive success") talked to Warren Haynes who said, "It was a very surreal night I think for all of us.  It would have been under normal circumstances. But as we got closer and closer to show date, we were all wondering if we're going to be allowed to play. We barely got in under the wire and then the next couple of days, they basically starting shutting down everything and canceling shows everywhere. It's very bizarre that we turned out to be the last big show like that...I'm really glad that we were able to celebrate the 50th. When (original band member) Jaimoe called everybody and said that he thought that we should do something for the 50th, we all instantly agreed and thought, yeah, let's do this. In a lot of ways, it was a show that we had talked about doing as the Allman Brothers Band but it never came to fruition. From the first moment of rehearsal it felt wonderful, and it just got better and better. I was very proud of everyone. From a musical standpoint, the band sounded wonderful. But there was so much more at play."

Speaking with RollingStone.com, Derek Trucks recalled, "When we first got to New York about a week before, there were no restrictions and no one was really thinking about [the virus] too much. I was being OCD with Purell, but you eat out; you're on the road and that's what you do. But now a thousand things go through your head...So that felt a little weird. But information was rolling out at such a trickle that it was hard to make sense of anything...We were doing four days of rehearsals and everyone was playing that music for the first time in a while and telling stories and remembering people we'd lost. You're kind of in two different worlds. You're of two minds. If you postpone six or eight months, you never know how it's going to be between now and then. But it also felt like one of the last moments for a long time when people would be able to suspend reality and let go." As for the concert itself, Derek said, "I was really proud of everyone onstage. I thought everyone's head was in the right place. That's hard to do. There's a lot of history with everyone on that stage, and you never know how that's going to shake out. But it felt good. The spirit felt right."

Critical quotes:

"The Brothers' Madison Square Garden reunion show to celebrate the Allman Brothers Band's 50th anniversary on Tuesday (March 10) was, in a word, superb. From the first note to the last in the four-plus-hour performance, the band played with urgency, intensity and creativity, breathing fire into one of rock's greatest catalogs...With virtually no interruptions even for guitar changes and few words said, they played marvelously well together, veering effortlessly into modern jazz, deep blues and Indian ragas before falling right back onto the riff every time. It was exactly the type of tight but loose musical focus that made the Allman Brothers the best, hardest hitting improvisational rock band of all time." - Alan Paul, Billboard, 3/11/20

"During the course of four hours - two sets separated by a half-hour break - the Brothers paid bristling homage to the Allmans legacy in what amounted to a musical wake: an inspiring and often moving send-off to a band and the genre it pioneered...the players also brought plenty of firepower, heard in fierce first-set versions of 'Trouble No More' and 'Don't Keep Me Wonderin'.' Whether it was intended or not, the night also proved what could be a template for the future of classic rock, which is now essentially the classical music of boomers. Dead & Co. have revived the sound and audience for the Grateful Dead's music, with original members providing a link to the past. Yet what happens when almost all the original members of an iconic lineup are gone? Who keeps the music going and how credible can it be without deteriorating into tribute-band cheesiness? At least for one night, the Brothers laid out that road map and provided hope that rock & roll may, possibly, never forget." --David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3/11/20

"Fifty years later one legendary room found a way to gather almost 20,000 people and get them to boogie once more to the music of legends and the magic of peaches and mushrooms." --Ray Chelstowski, Goldmine, 3/11/20

 The Allman Brothers Band played their first show on March 26, 1969 and went on to embark on a Hall Of Fame career, which came to a close with their final performance on October 28, 2014 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Brad Serling, nugs.net Founder and CEO, added, "We could not be more thrilled about the opportunity to work with The Brothers on this PPV from MSG.  The music that these performers helped to create is so incredibly special.  We are very thankful to be able to help share this performance with ABB fans around the planet."

More information about the Pay-Per-View can be found at https://2nu.gs/TheBrothersWebcast.

Pricing:

All those who bought it the first time get it for free.

Webcast:  $12.99-HD | $19.99-4K | $19.99 HD+MP3 | $29.99 4K+MP3

An extraordinary piece of rock history will finally be heard this October with the release of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND's last show with founder and guitarist DUANE ALLMAN. Recorded October 17, 1971 at the Painters Mill Music Fair in Owings Mills, MD, the recording marks Duane's last show, as he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident 12 days later. Recorded on a hand-held cassette machine by 18-year-old radio journalist Sam Idas, this music will be released for the first time on October 16.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND were riding a wave of great success in late 1971 and wrapped up an intense summer of touring with the two shows at Painters Mill that day. The July 1971 release of their breakthrough At Fillmore East live album had brought them critical acclaim, hordes of new fans, and even a little money. The band-DUANE ALLMAN, GREGG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, JAIMOE, BUTCH TRUCKS and BERRY OAKLEY-had toured all summer long and were looking forward to some time off before heading back to the studio.

The Final Note package features some remarkable never-before-published photos from that night's show, extensive liner notes from ABB archivist John Lynskey plus a photo of the actual cassette Idas used. On hand to interview Gregg Allman after the concert, Idas recalls how it happened: "My only intention was to record the interview. This was a brand-new cassette recorder with an internal microphone, and I had one 60-minute cassette tape. I was sitting there with the recorder in my lap, and I remember thinking 'Why don't I try this out? I can record the concert!' It was a totally spontaneous decision. I'd been to many concerts, but this was the only time I had the thought-and the motivation-to record the show." The cassette went forgotten by Idas until a few years ago when his old roommate asked him if he still had it. Word of this incredible piece of ABB history reached the group's manager Bert Holman, who immediately knew the importance of this find.

Captured on this simple audience recording were eight tracks from the band's standard setlist, including smoking versions of "Statesboro Blues," Hot 'Lanta" and "Whipping Post." Despite the obvious limitations that come with a 50-year-old cassette tape, modern technological enhancements help restore the magic of this significant night. The Final Note is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the musical excellence of the original Allman Brothers Band.

The Final Note (October 17, 1971)

--Statesboro Blues

--Trouble No More

--Don't Keep Me Wondering

--One Way Out

--In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

--Hot 'lanta

--Whipping Post

Throughout their illustrious 45-year career, the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have played many legendary venues and widely-praised live shows; however, up until this point, the sold-out show on July 19, 2005 at the Warner Theatre in Erie, PA hasn't been included on that list. Long hailed as one of their best ever by the band members themselves, on October 16 fans will have the opportunity to experience this spectacular show for themselves with the commercial release of a 2-CD set via Allman Brothers Band Recording Company, distributed by The Orchard.

By the summer of 2005, the Allman Brothers Band had moved into a comfort zone of stability and superb chemistry. The line-up--Gregg Allman on vocals and keyboards, drummers Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks on guitars, Oteil Burbridge on bass and percussionist Marc Quinones--had been together since 2001 and had established a groove, both on and off the stage.

The 2005 tour was a typical ABB run of festival and amphitheater shows, with a sprinkling of casino and theater appearances thrown in along the way, Warner Theatre being one of them. In the weeks leading up to this show, the band had traveled a great deal with long drives and performed three shows in a row before arriving in Erie early on July 18, a much-needed day off. The band came into this show rested and ready to turn things up for the last five shows of the run.

A major ingredient to the success of this night was the meticulously crafted setlist from Warren Haynes, with input from the other members. Since this was one of a few "Evening with" theater shows, and was to be a two-set show with intermission and no opening act, this gave the band room to stretch and set the tone differently from an amphitheater show. With the recent release of 2003's Hittin' The Note, there was a lot of new material to pull from as well as exceptional new covers which had recently been brought into the fold ("The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" with guesting vocalist Susan Tedeschi). The group kicked things off with rare show-opener "Mountain Jam" and it was evident that the band was firing on all cylinders, right from the jump.

When asked when he realized that this performance was something special, Bert Holman, the ABB's manager since 1991, noted, "I was feeling it while they were playing. Ultimately, I knew it had been a great night when they started coming off the stage and everyone was like, 'Man, that was a great show!' I remember Oteil and Derek particularly being pumped about it, Haynes was pleased, and Butch was just raving about how over-the-top the show was. They all told me that they needed a copy of the show, which says a lot right there."

Disc 1 Track Listing:

Mountain Jam

Statesboro Blues

Firing Line

Good Morning Little School Girl

Midnight Rider

The High Cost of Low Loving

Trouble No More

Mountain Jam (Reprise)

Melissa

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

Disc 2 Track Listing:

Into the Mystic

Dreams

Leave My Blues At Home

Jabuma

Leave My Blues At Home (Reprise)

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (featuring Susan Tedeschi)

Jessica

One Way Out

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have announced plans to re-issue their legendary performance at the July 4, 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival. Attended by over half a million people, the band's epic performances showed clear signs on what was to come on future live albums like 1971's At Fillmore East and 1972's Eat A Peach.

Set for digital re-release on October 23, 2020 and on CD in March 2021 from the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company, distributed by The Orchard, the 2-CD set of this highly sought-after audience recording contains over 150 minutes of music from their Friday and Sunday night shows at the massive festival. Featuring their original lineup of Gregg Allman (keyboard and vocals), guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley (bass) and drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, the set captures some epic instrumental ABB music in its early development, from a 28-minute "Mountain Jam" to an 11-minute version of "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed." There's also classic ABB staples like "Statesboro Blues," "Whipping Post" and "Trouble No More." Also was Thom Doucette playing harp on the album.

Music from The Allman Brothers Band-Live At The Atlanta International Pop Festival was initially released by Columbia Records in 1971 and featured select cuts from sets by ABB, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Poco, Sly and the Family Stone and others. The Allman Brothers Band Atlanta Pop set was issued in full by Sony Legacy in 2003, and has been out of print since, and is now being made available digitally for the first time on the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company label.

The Allman Brothers Band formed in 1969 and their epic live performances and platinum-selling records would make them one of the biggest rock bands in America. They're members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and have received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Billboard's Legend Of Live award. The group played their final show in 2014.

Meanwhile, the group recently announced the October 16, 2020 releases of The Final Note (Duane Allman's last show in 1971) and Warner Theatre, Erie, PA 7/19/05 (also known as "The Best Show You Never Heard," a band-favorite live show from 2005).

Disc One - 1. Introduction * 2. Statesboro Blues * 3. Trouble No More * 4. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' * 5. Dreams * 6. Every Hungry Woman * 7. Hoochie Coochie Man * 8. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed * 9. Whipping Post * 10. Mountain Jam Pt. I * 11. Rain Delay * 12. Mountain Jam Pt. II.

Disc Two - 1. Introduction * 2. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' * 3. Statesboro Blues * 4. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed * 5. Stormy Monday * 6. Whipping Post * 7. Mountain Jam.

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Like most musicians and artists, Los Angeles singer/songwriter/guitarist DAVID HAERLE has been deeply moved by the current state of affairs in this country and he's channeled those feelings into a new single and music video, "True Liberty," out October 23, in the midst of the monumental presidential election. The song is inspired by the words of American poet Edwin Markham (1852-1940).

"True Liberty" is available now on all digital platforms; listen now here.

"As I write this, it is the eve of the most important presidential election of my lifetime," DAVID shares. "Edwin Markham (1852-1940), an American poet and the Poet Laureate of Oregon, wrote: 'There is no true liberty for the individual, except as he finds it in the liberty of all. There is no true security for the individual, except as he finds it in the security of all.'

"I believe these words to be profoundly true. True in his time, in our time, for all time. His words form the chorus of 'True Liberty.' I created a song that I hope supports the meaning of Mr. Markham's deeply insightful statement. Racial injustice and systemic racism fly in the face of liberty. Great disparities in wealth stemming from structural problems in our economy fly in the face of liberty. Fear of going bankrupt because of medical bills or disappearing jobs flies in the face of liberty. All of this compounds into greater overall insecurity for many."

"True Liberty" is the first new music to be released since DAVID's sophomore album Death Valley (May 2020), which has garnered praise from several acclaimed music publications including  American Songwriter, Billboard, Goldmine, Glide Magazine, Elmore Magazine and Americana Highways, among others.

DAVID's taken a unique path that has led to the release of Death Valley. His father Martin emigrated from Germany to pursue a dream of working in the country music industry and co-founded the independent label CMH Records (Country Music Heritage). His maternal grandparents co-owned the first full time country music radio station in Nashville, WENO. The King of Country Music, Roy Acuff, took him onstage at the Grand Ole' Opry before a full house when he was 9 years of age. After picking up the guitar at age 13, he played in rock and alternative new wave bands during the 80's, before becoming a music agent at ICM. Then his father passed away suddenly and at just 24 years-old, David took over the family business and has served as president of CMH Records, now CMH Label Group, ever since.

Making music took a back seat to running the label, but DAVID never stopped playing guitar and in recent years, he has returned to his passion of performing and releasing original music. His debut album Garden of Edendale was released in Summer 2018.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS is a man of many hats, literally and figuratively. Following the release and radio success of his debut single and music video "Remember That It's Me" earlier this year, the self-described "rock 'n' roll/hippie/country" artist is returning with another impassioned soulful tune. "Hate When You're Gone" is out now; listen here.

American Songwriter first premiered the song and noted: "This song is truly a mesmerizingly rhythmic piano song. The piano chords open up the song's rich introspection with a sprawling emotional reach that makes you sway in your seat...Not only does the sound fill up your soul, but Roberts' lyrics tap into the well-known feelings of dread when that special someone is missing from your life."

"'Hate When You're Gone' is a song about how people who we love, when they're not with us anymore, how big of an impact that can have on our lives," CHRIS shares. "Really it is about some of the special people I've had to leave behind and some who have had to leave me. It's just that way I guess...sort of a heartfelt one here."

It wasn't always clear that music was in the cards for the Austin native now based in Aspen, CO. "I never tried to become a musician," he explains. "I never thought I would play music. I never desired to play music. It's just that music kept falling into me and out of me until I had no choice."

From working on ranches and construction sites in Texas, laying carpet, and even washing cars, to eventually launching Aspen Hatter, a highly successful hatmaking business, CHRIS has always been an independent and impulsive self-starter. Every bit of music he's heard, every moment of sadness and joy he's experience, informs who he is and what he does.

"Hate When You're Gone" and "Remember That It's Me" are the first of several new tracks that will be released in the coming months from CHRIS and his band: Eli Wulfmeier (guitar), Adam Arcos (bass), Jake Abernathie (keys) and Jason Ganberg (drums).

Like many other musicians, March 2020 brought news of the pandemic and abruptly changed their plans; the rest of the gigs on their Texas club tour had been cancelled. They decided to make the best of an unpredictable time, pointed their bus toward Joshua Tree in the California desert, found a recording studio that had accommodations as well as state-of-the-art gear and spent three weeks in quarantine/isolation, writing and then recording a package of new songs. Straddling the worlds of Americana and raw country/Southern rock, they're solidly written and executed, laced with innovative but irresistible hooks and finessed with world-class craftsmanship.

Ahead of his forthcoming EP release on February 26, singer/songwriter/guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS is out with a rousing new single, "Get Down," and it is coming at a time when a lot of folks could use the message; listen here.

"'Get Down' is about finding a way through hard times," CHRIS shares. "When you got your back up against the wall, what are you gonna do? I know, no matter what, I'm gonna pull myself up by the bootstraps and get on down with the get down."

The song first made its debut on Americana Highways who declared, "In an easy country Americana style, Chris Roberts will seize on your emotions and never let go. 'Get Down' is a motivational inspiration of the grittiest kind."

The song was written and recorded during a time when CHRIS and his band had been forced to cancel shows due to the pandemic. So, they decided to make the best of an unpredictable time, quarantining together in a studio in Joshua Tree in the California desert making, in his words, "rock 'n' roll/hippie/country magic." Straddling the worlds of Americana and raw country/Southern rock, the songs are solidly written and executed, laced with innovative but irresistible hooks and finessed with world-class craftsmanship.

"Get Down" follows previous singles and music videos "Hate When You're Gone" and CHRIS's debut single "Remember That It's Me", which charted in radio markets throughout Texas.

It wasn't always clear that music was in the cards for the Austin native now based in Aspen, CO. "I never tried to become a musician," he explains. "I never thought I would play music. I never desired to play music. It's just that music kept falling into me and out of me until I had no choice."

From working on ranches and construction sites in Texas, laying carpet, and even washing cars, to eventually launching Aspen Hatter, a highly successful hatmaking business, CHRIS has always been an independent and impulsive self-starter. Every bit of music he's heard, every moment of sadness and joy he's experience, informs who he is and what he does.

Renowned for their rousing and mesmerizing live performances, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is preparing to officially release another historic show via the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company label. Recorded on September 28, 1971 at the Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, TX, Down In Texas '71 will be available through an exclusive pre-sale at www.merchmountain.com, and beginning March 26 (the band's formation anniversary) at The Big House Museum gift shop and online store, and as a digital release.

The nine-track collection features "Statesboro Blues," "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Stormy Monday," among others, and as a bonus available only on the physical CD is an exclusive radio interview with band members Berry Oakley and Duane Allman, recorded just a few months ahead of this performance.

Down In Texas '71 captures a special snapshot in time during the pivotal year of 1971 for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group. Coming two months after the release of At Fillmore East in July and occurring one month before the death of Duane Allman in October, the Austin show presents the original ABB line-up--Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe--at the peak of their creativity. An innovative "You Don't Love Me" and the jazz-inspired "Hot 'Lanta" give hints of where the group may have taken their music if Duane had lived. In addition, Down In Texas '71 features saxophonist Rudolph "Juicy" Carter sitting in on six out of the CD's nine tracks, which is the most extensive guest appearance available with the band's first incarnation. Juicy and Jaimoe had played together with Percy Sledge, and it was Juicy who coined the moniker Jaimoe for the drummer born as Johnny Lee Johnson.

Proceeds from this exclusive release will benefit the Allman Brothers Band Museum. The Big House in Macon, GA is the three-story house where members of The Allman Brothers Band, their roadies, friends, and families lived between 1970-1973. It was the focal point of gathering in those early years when the magic that is the Allman Brothers Band was just taking shape and radiating from this historic Southern town. The Big House is now home to the largest collection of ABB memorabilia in the world. The special pre-sale bundle package for this release is priced at $50, and includes the CD, a limited-edition Down In Texas T-shirt, as well as a one-of-a-kind reflective ABB badge sticker. This offer is available exclusively through the Big House online merch store, or at the museum gift shop. The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House is located at 2321 Vineville Avenue, in scenic Macon, GA.

Track Listing for Down In Texas '71:

Statesboro Blues

Trouble No More

Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

Done Somebody Wrong

One Way Out

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

Stormy Monday

You Don't Love Me

Hot 'Lanta

Berry Oakley and Duane Allman 06/06/71 Houston, TX interview

Singer/songwriter/guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS has worn many hats, both literally and figuratively, and now with the release of his debut EP Red Feather, he is offering up what he describes best as "rock 'n' roll/hippie/country magic."

Stream, buy and share Red Feather available now on all digital platforms.

Straddling the worlds of Americana and raw country/Southern rock, the songs are solidly written and executed, laced with innovative but irresistible hooks and finessed with world-class craftsmanship. Fans first got a glimpse of this with the release of the previous singles and music videos, "Get Down," "Hate When You're Gone" and CHRIS's debut single "Remember That It's Me", which charted in radio markets throughout Texas.

The tracks are catching the attention of music outlets as well. American Songwriter first premiered "Hate When You're Gone" and noted: "This song is truly a mesmerizingly rhythmic piano song. The piano chords open up the song's rich introspection with a sprawling emotional reach that makes you sway in your seat...Not only does the sound fill up your soul, but Roberts' lyrics tap into the well-known feelings of dread when that special someone is missing from your life."

"Get Down," currently being added to AAA and Americana radio, first made its debut on Americana Highways who declared: "In an easy country Americana style, Chris Roberts will seize on your emotions and never let go. 'Get Down' is a motivational inspiration of the grittiest kind."

"It's Southern rock n' roll with Roberts' ear pleasing, rich vocal, tasty guitar licks and world class musicianship from him and the band," Rock & Blues Muse wrote. "With catchy rhythm and irresistible hooks...If it doesn't get you moving through challenging times, not much will."

The songs for Red Feather were written and recorded during a time when CHRIS and his band--Eli Wulfmeier (guitar), Adam Arcos (bass), Jake Abernathie (keys) and Jason Ganberg (drums)--had been forced to cancel shows due to the pandemic. So, they decided to make the best of an unpredictable time, pointed their bus toward Joshua Tree in the California desert, found a recording studio that had accommodations as well as state-of-the-art gear and spent three weeks in quarantine/isolation, writing and recording.

It wasn't always clear that music was in the cards for the Austin native now based in Aspen, CO. "I never tried to become a musician," he explains. "I never thought I would play music. I never desired to play music. It's just that music kept falling into me and out of me until I had no choice."

From working on ranches and construction sites in Texas, laying carpet, and even washing cars, to eventually launching Aspen Hatter, a highly successful hatmaking business, CHRIS has always been an independent and impulsive self-starter. Every bit of music he's heard, every moment of sadness and joy he's experience, informs who he is and what he does.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND are excited to announce the re-issue of their acclaimed and platinum-selling LIVE AT GREAT WOODS DVD on March 26, their 52nd birthday. Filmed for a Japanese TV special 9/6/1991, the original DVD release incorporated interview segments into the songs, but this re-mastered version—with the rights recently being returned to the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND RECORDING COMPANY, with distribution by The Orchard--keeps the songs in full. It will be available on DVD and digitally, and individual audio and video tracks will be available digitally.

The outdoor show featured the powerful lineup of founding members GREGG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, JAIMOE and BUTCH TRUCKS plus WARREN HAYNES, ALLEN WOODY and MARC QUINONES. The band was touring in support of their newly-released Shades Of Two Worlds album, and its “End Of The Line” gets a spirited welcome here. “Going Down The Road Feeling Bad” starts with all four guitarists on acoustics before going electric, and the bands tight harmonies and interaction are heard throughout.

Of the out-of-print 2014 DVD version, Jambands.com said, “Newest members Warren Haynes, Allen Woody, and Marc Quinones are exceptional in their abilities to assimilate and sparkle, each bringing a personal approach that echoes the group’s inimitable sense of unity and expression, yet allows them to showcase their respective styles and skills…the majority of the entries are Brothers classics, driven by the twin-guitar attack of Haynes and founding member Dickey Betts. Whether it’s the country leanings of ‘Blue Sky’ or the psychedelic jazz of ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,’ the pair twists telepathically, interlocking like two kites, diverging then colliding in a duel of soaring notes, always tethered by Woody’s commanding bass and the cornerstone drumming of duo Butch Trucks and Jaimoe. Gregg Allman, youthful and sharp, breathes the blues with every growl, cry, and shout, fueling the fire on opener ‘Statesboro Blues,’ and feeding it all the way through to the ‘Whipping Post’ finale.”

LIVE AT GREAT WOODS track listing:

--Statesboro Blues

--End Of The Line

--Blue Sky

--Midnight Rider

--Going Down The Road

--Hoochie Coochie Man

--Get On With Your Life

--In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

--Revival

--Jessica

--Whipping Post

After being forced to cancel several live dates last year due to the pandemic, singer-songwriter-guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS is more than ready to hit the road and play his first shows in more than a year. The set will include tracks from his newly released debut EP Red Feather (February 2021) and showcase what he calls his “rock ’n’ roll/hippie/country magic.”

“We’ve been hard at work for the last little while, writing new material and in the studio,” CHRIS shares. “I’m really excited to get back on the road and play for people and have a good time.”

CHRIS, an Austin native now living in Aspen, CO, will perform alongside his guitarist Eli Wulfmeier and is co-headlining with JB Strauss. The tour kicks off June 3 in Lexington, KY with stops in Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Raleigh before making its way to Memphis, St. Louis and wrapping up with a Friday night party in Nashville on June 18 (full itinerary below).

Red Feather--available now on all digital platforms--straddles the worlds of Americana and raw country/Southern rock. The songs are solidly written and executed, laced with innovative but irresistible hooks and finessed with world-class craftsmanship. Fans first got a glimpse of this with the release of the singles and music videos “Get Down,” “Hate When You’re Gone” and CHRIS’s debut single “Remember That It’s Me”, which charted in radio markets throughout Texas.

The music caught the attention of American Songwriter who premiered “Hate When You’re Gone” and noted: “This song is truly a mesmerizingly rhythmic piano song. The piano chords open up the song’s rich introspection with a sprawling emotional reach that makes you sway in your seat…Not only does the sound fill up your soul, but Roberts’ lyrics tap into the well-known feelings of dread when that special someone is missing from your life.”

“Get Down,” currently being added to AAA and Americana radio, first made its debut on Americana Highways who declared: “In an easy country Americana style, Chris Roberts will seize on your emotions and never let go. ‘Get Down’ is a motivational inspiration of the grittiest kind.”

“It’s Southern rock n’ roll with Roberts’ ear pleasing, rich vocal, tasty guitar licks and world class musicianship from him and the band,” Rock & Blues Muse wrote of the EP. “With catchy rhythm and irresistible hooks...If it doesn’t get you moving through challenging times, not much will.”

CHRIS ROBERTS Tour Dates:

Thu 6/3—Lexington, KY—Tin Roof

Fri 6/4—Louisville, KY—Tin Roof

Sat 6/5—Indianapolis, IN—Tin Roof

Thu 6/10—Columbia, SC—Tin Roof

Fri 6/11—Myrtle Beach, SC—Tin Roof

Sat 6/12—Raleigh, NC—Tin Roof

Wed 6/16—Memphis, TN—Tin Roof

Thu 6/17—St. Louis, MO—Tin Roof

Fri 6/18—Nashville, TN—EXIT/IN

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND in 1970 was on the brink of superstardom. They had only been together for 11 months when promoter Bill Graham, who had booked them in San Francisco and New York, invited them back to the Fillmore East on a triple bill with Grateful Dead and Love. And fortunately for us, the Dead’s soundman Owsley “Bear” Stanley had his tapes rolling. Now, the seven-song original compilation is being re-issued with two extra CDs containing all the mastered but unedited source material. Previously only available directly from the Owsley Stanley Foundation, this deluxe version lets you listen to the band rock on until Bear ran out of tape, and will be available on all platforms on June 18 (Orchard Distribution).

Titled Bear’s Sonic Journals: Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East February 1970 Deluxe Edition, the sonically restored and mastered recordings of the Allman Brothers Band's performances at New York City’s Fillmore East on February 11, 13 & 14, 1970 were captured by Bear, who is known for the purity of his "Sonic Journal" recordings. The performances feature the three earliest known live concert recordings of Dickey Betts’ monstrous instrumental number “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.”

This release was freshly transferred and mastered from the original tapes in Owsley Stanley's archives, and includes sonic restoration, new album art and liner notes, including a series of rare band photos from the Fillmore East in February 1970, original cover artwork ("Electric Mushroom"), and notes from the Allman Brothers Band and the Owsley Stanley Foundation.

Although the Allman Brothers Band in early 1970 had but one studio album under their belt, word of mouth about their incendiary and improvisational marathon live shows had begun to spread. In his liner notes, John Lynskey, ABB authority and Chief Archivist of the Big House Museum, aptly describes the Allman Brothers Band’s music as a “wicked blend of rock, jazz and R&B that created a dynamic, groundbreaking sound.”

Presented by the Owsley Stanley Foundation and the band—DUANE ALLMAN, GREGG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, BERRY OAKLEY, JAIMOE aka J. JOHANNY JOHNSON and BUTCH TRUCKS--Bear’s Sonic Journals captures the nascent group on the rise; they would return to the Fillmore just a year later to record At Fillmore East, which continues to be included in conversations about the best live rock albums ever.

Bear’s Sonic Journals: Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East February 1970 track list:

Disc 1

1)   In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (Feb. 14) 9:22

2)   Hoochie Coochie Man (Feb. 14) 6:05

3)   Statesboro Blues (Feb. 11) 4:17

4)   Trouble No More (Feb. 11) 4:11

5)   Outskirts Of Town (Feb. 13 & 14) 8:30

6)   Whipping Post (Feb. 14) 8:11

7)   Mountain Jam (Feb. 13 & 14) 30:46

Disc 2

February 11, 1970

1)   In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 11:58

2)   Statesboro Blues 4:17

3)   Trouble No More 4:42

4)   Hoochie Coochie Man 4:35

5)   Mountain Jam 18:49 (reel-change gap)

February 13, 1970

1)   In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 7:50

2)   Outskirts Of Town 7:48 (end cut)

3)   Mountain Jam 18:29 (start cut)

Disc 3

February 14, 1970

1)   In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 9:26

2)   Hoochie Coochie Man 5:08

3)   Outskirts Of Town 7:57 (reel-change gap)

4)   Whipping Post 8:11

5)   Mountain Jam 35:01 (reel-change gap)

The Brothers - celebrating 50 Years of the music of The Allman Brothers Band that performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City for one night only March 10, 2020 will be issued widely July 23. The Brothers--Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones-were joined by Duane Trucks and Reese Wynans and special guest Chuck Leavell.

This one-time concert event was a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's illustrious career. It notably marks the first time in more than five years that these legendary players were together on stage to perform their iconic hits, and the first time since the passing of founding members Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks. The Brothers / March 10, 2020 / Madison Square Garden / New York, NY is being released on Peach Records, distributed by The Orchard, in conjunction with co-producers Nugs.net, who broadcast the show. It will be available physically (4 CDs, 3 DVDs, 2 Blu-Rays) and the audio will be available digitally. The video will be available for streaming on Nugs and CODA, Amazon Prime’s streaming service.

In a live review of the show, held at the very outset of the pandemic, Rolling Stone’s David Browne said, “Did I really want to risk my life for an Allman Brothers Band 50th-anniversary tribute show?... Arriving at the Garden, I didn’t know what to expect, but all systems seemed standard at first. Ticket-holders milled outside on the street and in the inside lobby. No one wore a mask, since those weren’t yet mandated. As I made my way to my seat, the arena was starting to fill up, there was weed in the air, and it was easy to forget what was starting to happen around the world…There was something glorious and uplifting about hearing those songs played with such care and such fire; it felt as if the music was not just being saluted but preserved for a future generation. At various times, like when Trucks and Haynes played the simultaneous leads in ‘Jessica,’ the show was surprisingly emotional. In retrospect, it’s hard to say how much was due to the performance and how much to the circumstances. I joked to the friend next to me that this would be “the last concert ever.” But as Derek Trucks told me in the days that followed, the show “felt like one of the last moments for a long time when people would be able to suspend reality and let go.” One of these days, we’ll let go again.” Read his full review here.

Shortly after the show, guitarist/singer Warren Haynes told American Songwriter, “It was a very surreal night I think for all of us. It would have been under normal circumstances. But as we got closer and closer to show date, we were all wondering if we’re going to be allowed to play. We barely got in under the wire and then the next couple of days, they basically started shutting down everything and cancelling shows everywhere. It’s very bizarre that we turned out to be the last big show like that, and very strange in hindsight that we were probably all exposed much more than we realized.” Guitarist Derek Trucks spoke to Rolling Stone, adding “It was a one-off celebration of 50 years of the band and it was sold out. But I know a bunch of people who had tickets who didn’t come. My parents were unable to make it. They were worried about traveling and their doctor told them not to hop on a plane to New York. So that was bittersweet in a lot of ways. You wish it had been slammed to the rafters and everyone wouldn’t have had that in the back of their mind.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group formed in 1969 and quickly became one of the most popular live bands in American rock music history, selling millions of records along the way. Hailed for their live improvisation and marathon performances, the group released the At Fillmore East album in 1971, and it's still hailed as one of the best live albums ever.

Joining The Brothers for the 3/10/20 event was keyboardist Reese Wynans (who played in the Second Coming with future ABB founding members Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley, and was a part of the early 1969 jam sessions which led to the formation of ABB) and Duane Trucks, Derek's brother (and current drummer for Widespread Panic). Chuck Leavell joined ABB in 1972 (following Duane Allman's passing) and played with the group until a hiatus in 1976; he's been with the Rolling Stones since 1981.

A portion of the proceeds of the live show benefitted The Big House in Macon, GA which was the band's home from 1970-1973 and now serves as their official museum.

First Set:

Don’t Want You No More

It’s Not My Cross To Bear

Statesboro Blues

Revival

Trouble No More

Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’

Black Hearted Woman

Dreams

Hot ‘Lanta

Come And Go Blues

Soulshine

Stand Back

Jessica

Second Set:

Mountain Jam

Blue Sky

Desdemona

Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More

Every Hungry Woman

Melissa

In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

No One To Run With

One Way Out

Jaimoe & Warren Greetings

Midnight Rider

Whipping Post

Losing Eddie Van Halen last year was a tremendous loss for many, including singer-songwriter-guitarist DAVID HAERLE. “Eddie,” his latest single out June 9, is a tribute to the man who, as DAVID puts it, “performed miracles on six strings.”

Following its debut on Buzzbands LA, “Eddie” is now available to stream/buy on all digital platforms and the music video can be viewed on YouTube.

“I love Van Halen,” DAVID shares. “I was 11 years old riding in the car with my dad near our home in Los Angeles and ‘Runnin’ With The Devil’ came thundering across the airwaves. That sound spoke to me. The song starts off with the backwards blare of car horns and a thumping bass line. Followed by the sound of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar and the drums kicking in. Then comes that distinctive lead vocal and their trademark harmony singing. It was like a bomb went off in the rock world that February 1978. Especially for guitar players. I started playing myself not long after that on a Fender Stratocaster and amplifier gifted to me by my parents.

“I saw Van Halen perform live early on at what was then the LA Sports Arena. Fantastic show. Eddie with that grin! The only problem with seeing guitar playing that good is it leaves you thinking, ‘where can anyone go from here?’ Once I made peace with the fact there’s only one Eddie Van Halen, I could use his greatness as inspiration to explore my own style of creativity.

“When he died in the fall of 2020, it hit me hard. His and the band’s music had been such a big part of my life, the soundtrack to my formative years. The LA Times ran Eddie’s obituary on the front page of the print edition. Eddie deserved that. I cried like a baby reading it. My song ‘Eddie’ is a thank you to the man who performed miracles on six strings. And always with a smile.”

“Eddie” is the latest release in a series of other heartfelt and personal tracks from DAVID, including “Train Down Memory Lane,” “No More We” and “True Liberty.” His sophomore album Death Valley (May 2020) garnered praise from several acclaimed music publications including American Songwriter, Billboard, Goldmine, Glide Magazine, Elmore Magazine and Americana Highways, among others.

An extraordinary piece of rock history is being celebrated with the first-ever vinyl release of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND’s last show with founder and guitarist DUANE ALLMAN. Recorded October 17, 1971 at the Painters Mill Music Fair in Owings Mills, MD, the recording marks Duane’s last show, as he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident 12 days later. Recorded on a hand-held cassette machine by 18-year-old radio journalist Sam Idas, this music was released on 10/16/20 and is now being made available on limited and numbered color vinyl in conjunction with Record Store Day Drops on July 17 (via the Allman Brothers Band Recording Company, distributed by The Orchard).

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND were riding a wave of great success in late 1971 and wrapped up an intense summer of touring with the two shows at Painters Mill that day. The July 1971 release of their breakthrough At Fillmore East live album had brought them critical acclaim, hordes of new fans, and even a little money. The band—DUANE ALLMAN, GREGG ALLMAN, DICKEY BETTS, JAIMOE, BUTCH TRUCKS and BERRY OAKLEY—had toured all summer long and were looking forward to some time off before heading back to the studio.

The Final Note package features some remarkable never-before-published photos from that night’s show, extensive liner notes from ABB archivist John Lynskey plus a photo of the actual cassette Idas used. On hand to interview Gregg Allman after the concert, Idas recalls how it happened: “My only intention was to record the interview. This was a brand-new cassette recorder with an internal microphone, and I had one 60-minute cassette tape. I was sitting there with the recorder in my lap, and I remember thinking ‘Why don’t I try this out? I can record the concert!’ It was a totally spontaneous decision. I’d been to many concerts, but this was the only time I had the thought—and the motivation—to record the show.” The cassette went forgotten by Idas until a few years ago when his old roommate asked him if he still had it. Word of this incredible piece of ABB history reached the group’s manager Bert Holman, who immediately knew the importance of this find.

Captured on this simple audience recording were eight tracks from the band’s standard setlist, including smoking versions of “Statesboro Blues,” Hot ’Lanta” and “Whipping Post.” Despite the obvious limitations that come with a 50-year-old cassette tape, modern technological enhancements help restore the magic of this significant night. The Final Note is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the musical excellence of the original Allman Brothers Band.

The Final Note (October 17, 1971)

--Statesboro Blues

--Trouble No More

--Don’t Keep Me Wondering

--Done Somebody Wrong

--One Way Out

--In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

--Hot ‘lanta

--Whipping Post

Singer-songwriter-guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS straddles the worlds of Americana, raw country and Southern rock…or as he puts it “rock ‘n’ roll/hippie/country magic.” Following the release of his debut EP Red Feather earlier this year, CHRIS is getting ready to drop a new collection of songs on September 24, the Lost and Found EP, and he’s kicking it off with the release of his take on the Sammy Johns classic “Chevy Van,” out August 27.
 
“I always thought it was a cool song and had a country twang when Sammy Kershaw covered it,” CHRIS shares. “I always dug the hippie vibe and the story. I thought it fit perfectly for my style of hippie country and ‘that’s all right with me.’”
 
“Chevy Van” is the first of six new songs to come on Lost and Found, and the first new music since the Red Feather EP (February 2021) which earned critical praise from Relix, American Songwriter, Americana Highways, and Elmore, among others.
 
“I’m happy to be able to share more songs with the world,” CHRIS says of the Lost and Found EP. “These are from the same Joshua Tree sessions that the Red Feather EP came from, and they’ve been a long time coming. In fact, we’ve been in the studio again since then and have an entire full record in the bag already to go.”
 
Like all other touring musicians CHRIS and his band--Eli Wulfmeier (guitar), Adam Arcos (bass), Jake Abernathie (keys) and Jason Ganberg (drums)--had been forced to cancel shows due to the pandemic. So, they decided to make the best of an unpredictable time, pointed their bus toward Joshua Tree in the California desert, found a recording studio that had accommodations as well as state-of-the-art gear and spent three weeks in quarantine/isolation, writing and recording.
 
The songs are solidly written and executed, laced with innovative but irresistible hooks and finessed with world-class craftsmanship. Fans first got a glimpse of this with the release of the previous singles and music videos, “Get Down,” “Hate When You’re Gone” and CHRIS’s debut single “Remember That It’s Me”, which charted in radio markets throughout Texas.
 
It wasn’t always clear that music was in the cards for the Austin native now based in Aspen, CO. “I never tried to become a musician,” he explains. “I never thought I would play music. I never desired to play music. It’s just that music kept falling into me and out of me until I had no choice.”
 
From working on ranches and construction sites in Texas, laying carpet, and even washing cars, to eventually launching Aspen Hatter, a highly successful hatmaking business with celebrity fans, CHRIS has always been an independent and impulsive self-starter. Every bit of music he’s heard, every moment of sadness and joy he’s experience, informs who he is and what he does.

Track listing for Lost and Found:
1.     Mr. Reaper
2.    Lost And Found
3.    Chevy Van
4.    Creature
5.    Things Are Changing
6.    Loving Arms

Singer-songwriter-guitarist CHRIS ROBERTS straddles the worlds of Americana, raw country and Southern rock…or as he puts it “rock ‘n’ roll/hippie/country magic.” Following the release of his debut EP Red Feather earlier this year, CHRIS is getting ready to drop a new collection of songs on September 24, the Lost and Found EP.
 
To mark the occasion, CHRIS and his band are celebrating with a live show at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles on Friday, September 24, the day of release. They’ll be joined by good friends Leroy From The North. The show begins at 9:30pm and tickets and info are available now here.

Last week (8/27), CHRIS released the single “Chevy Van,” his take on the Sammy Johns classic and the first of six new songs to come on Lost and Found. The band recently stopped by Jam In The Van in Los Angeles and performed the track; take it in now on YouTube.

Lost and Found features recordings from the same session as the Red Feather EP (February 2021) which earned critical praise from Relix, American Songwriter, Americana Highways, and Elmore, among others. Previous singles and music videos include “Get Down,” “Hate When You’re Gone” and CHRIS’s debut single “Remember That It’s Me”, which charted in radio markets throughout Texas.
 
Track listing for Lost and Found:
1.     Mr. Reaper
2.    Lost And Found
3.    Chevy Van
4.    Creature
5.    Things Are Changing
6.    Loving Arms

Iconic rock group The Allman Brothers Band, in partnership with NFT platform Proof of Art (PoA) and MINT Talent Group’s NFT gallery MINT Studios, is set to release the first of a three-piece NFT (non-fungible token) series & collection entitled Story of the Peach, leading up to the 50th Anniversary celebration of the band’s 1972 platinum album Eat A Peach. Designed by world-renowned artist Chris Consani and brought to life by animator Noah Levinson (aka thippy trings), the series tells a colorful interpretation & fantastical narrative based on the original artwork found in the sleeve of the Eat A Peach vinyl record.

The NFT series & collection will first be debuted on Friday, September 17th, at the Global Blockchain Business Council’s (GBBC) Blockchain Central event hosted alongside the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. The featured animated NFT titled Peach Birth will be listed for auction on poa-studios.com during the event through Monday, September 27th, alongside exclusive Allman Brothers Band NFT rare collectibles. The winning bidder of the NFT will receive a pair of lifetime VIP festival passes to the the Allman Brothers Band's Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA, a guided tour to the group’s Big House Museum in Macon, GA, which will include a personally-engraved granite brick that will live at the museum indefinitely, in addition to an airdrop of 500 Golden Cap Mushroom Tokens which will serve as access to future fan-club NFT drops exclusive to token owners. The second and third installments of the series will drop later this year and early 2022. The Allman Brothers Band will be donating a portion of proceeds to the Big House Foundation and its affiliate charities. Allman Brothers Band founding member Jaimoe proclaims, “We are honored to partner with MINT Studios to debut our Story of the Peach NFT at GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA event and raise awareness for the United Nation’s Standard Development Goals (SDG’s). The Allman Brothers Band and our Big House Foundation specifically promotes SDG #4, ensuring an inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

The focus of the GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA is to bring together leading voices in technology, business and beyond to discuss the role of technology and community in accelerating progress toward the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which provide a blueprint for global peace and prosperity. “Eat A Peach projected a message for peace, unity & equality,” says MINT Talent Group’s Jesse Rosoff, “These timeless and universal themes are just as relevant and needed today as they were in 1972 in the South. We’re ecstatic for Eat A Peach to continue it’s narrative and contribute to this year’s conversations at the GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA.”

PoA is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goals #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequalities, and #12 Responsible Production and Consumption. To that end, PoA helps artists, creators, and social impact groups grow their communities, market and fundraise, and connect with brands through use of environmentally-friendly tokens and NFTs. PoA uses Palm, a layer 2 blockchain protocol, which is 99% more efficient than the most-frequently-used NFT protocols with an almost 0% carbon footprint. NFTs are maintained on Filecoin’s NFT.Storage solution. “We are thankful to launch our platform with the innovative team at MINT Talent Group and their inimitable client The Allman Brothers Band. We applaud their support of the UN’s SDGs and look forward to supporting their artists,” said PoA Co-founders Sandra Ro and Heidi Pease.

“PoA checks all the boxes for what MINT was looking for in a partner in the NFT space” says Jesse Rivelis of MINT Talent Group. “They have developed an easy-to-use platform that will help cater to the non-blockchain crowd. Purchases can be made with major credit cards. Purchased assets can be stored on PoA’s website as well. They’re using eco-conscious tech to solve the energy issues at bay and they even cover the gas fees the customer is typically responsible for paying for.”

The artist of this series and life-long fan of the Allman Brothers Band, Chris Consani, shares inspiration behind the artwork. “At age 17, I would sketch different versions of the Eat A Peach album cover toying around with the sarcasm and humor it did so well - It reminded me of those funny vintage postcards that would say something like ‘The World’s Largest Grain Elevator Shaft.’ I’d create my own narrative of what I thought could match that level of humor. I would draw the peach being split open to discover the band throwing a concert inside of it. From a literal point of view, I could never get over the idea of ‘How the heck did this giant peach get on this truck?’ and that’s the narrative that Peach Birth conveys. The two unreleased pieces in the 3-part series, Pit Stop & Home Peach Home, are an ode to the original sleeve artwork of Eat A Peach by artists W. David Powell and J.F. Holmes at Wonder Graphics. They created a magical world reminiscent of The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch with mountains, fairies & rivers reaching into the far distance, and in the foreground was the giant peach on the truck embarking on their adventures which always sparked the questions ‘Where did the peach and the truck go along their journey and where did they end up?” He continues, “I wanted to give a deeper insight and vision of the storyline in this album, while also utilizing the unique ownership capabilities fans like myself can have with NFT’s.”

More about the artist: Chris Consani has designed some of the best loved characters in today’s films — contributing to over two billion dollars in world-wide box office dollars with movies such as: Alvin and the Chipmunk series, Night at the Museum, Hop, Superman Returns, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, and many others. Along with working in film, he is designer for numerous video games, theme parks, traditional paintings for print ads, movie posters, books and album covers for a diverse set of clients. Chris is well known for his widely published series of posters called Hidden Truths

More about Big House Foundation:

The primary mission of the Big House Foundation is to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage and inclusive diverse culture of the Allman Brothers Band through programs revolving around education and exhibition. Founded in 1969, the Allman Brothers Band created a new genre of American music, which was an amalgamation of blues, R&B, country and jazz unlike anything heard before – or since. The band was not only a groundbreaking force in music, however; they also were, in their own way, a component of the Civil Rights Movement in the Deep South of the late-60s. Composed of five white hippies and one African American, the Allman Brothers Band made quite a social impact in their home base of Macon GA. Music is color blind, and the members of the group did not see skin color; they only cared what was being played, not who was playing it. Combined with their family-based lifestyle at the “Big House,” the band’s communal hub in Macon (and the current home of the Allman Brothers Band Museum), the Allman Brothers Band spread a message of peace, love and acceptance. That message is the core of the Big House Foundation’s objectives; music programs for schools that are sorely lacking in funding for the arts have been created, and workshops and lectures on civil rights and equality through music have been presented to students of all ages throughout the world.

The Allman Brothers Band formed in 1969 and quickly became one of America’s most popular rock groups. They are members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, have won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award are named at #52 in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Artist of All Time.” The Eat A Peach album, released in 1972, features a mix of live and studio performances and was an immediate success, reaching #4 on the Billboard chart. Rolling Stone’s review of the album said, “And typically, the whole band merges into one organism, one master musician with 30 fingers and six instruments to play on…The Allman Brothers are still the best goddamned band in the land…I hope the band keeps playing forever — how many groups can you think of who really make you believe they’re playing for the joy of it?” (Tony Glover, 4/13/1972)

Fans of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame group THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will be excited to hear Peach Picks: Cream Of The Crop 2003 Highlights 3 Vinyl Disc Edition, a collection of the best performances culled from six shows in July and August 2003. Set for release April 23 in support of Record Store Day, via the band's Peach Records (Orchard distribution), the collection includes 16 tracks recorded between July 25 and August 10, 2003 in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Darien Center, NY, Hartford, Charlotte and Raleigh. The tracks selected were drawn from the 2018 three CD compilation. This limited-edition set conceived as a way to release some highlights from the 36-song package in support of independent retailers on Record Store Day comes in Gold, Silver and Bronze vinyl and includes a limited edition 12x12 poster exclusive to this package.
 
The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND formed in 1969 and quickly became one of the most popular live bands in American rock music history, selling millions of records along the way. Recognized for their live improvisation and marathon performances, the group released the At Fillmore East album in 1971, and it's still hailed as one of the best live albums ever. The group played its last live performance October 28, 2014, at New York's Beacon Theatre.
 
The 2003 iteration of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND--founding members GREGG ALLMAN, JAIMOE and BUTCH TRUCKS plus WARREN HAYNES, MARC QUINONES, OTEIL BURBRIDGE and DEREK TRUCKS--would prove to be the longest-running line-up and most consistent in its live performances. The band had just released their first album in 10 years, the Grammy-nominated Hittin' The Note and were in top shape.
 
Recorded for the then-nascent "Instant Live" CD series (fans picked up copies of the concert immediately after the show as they were being burned on CD), these shows capture the group at full throttle. For this collection, Warren Haynes serves as Supervising Producer, longtime manager Bert Holman as Executive Producer, with Bill Levenson and John Lynskey as Associate Producers. Haynes says, "That was an important time in the growth of that incarnation of the ABB. We had just released Hittin' The Note and everybody was psyched to be playing a lot of new material from an album we all were very proud of and there was new life being breathed into a lot of the older songs." "Warren was asked to oversee this release because he has a keen ear, a great memory for individual show performances and is a master at song sequencing," says Holman. "The entire process went very well; we were all on the same page about what song should be included and in what order, and everybody in the band agreed with the final choices."