Gangstagrass Frontman Rench To Release Solo LP ‘Them’s The Breaks’

Gangstagrass Frontman Rench To Release Solo LP ‘Them’s The Breaks’

Rench has been creatively breaking the boundaries between America’s top two genres since the turn of the millennium. His twangy, funky, irresistible mix is proven to raise eyebrows and open minds in a big way, most notably with his project Gangstagrass and the Emmy nominated theme song to the hit FX Network show “Justified.” Now […]

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The People & Sounds of Groove Cruise Miami 2017

The People & Sounds of Groove Cruise Miami 2017

Glide’s Amy Harris set sail on Groove Cruise Miami that hit Grand Turk/Turks and Caicos Islands. Headline acts on the Groove Cruise Miami lineup included trance veterans like Dash Berlin, Markus Schulz, Cosmic Gate, and Andrew Rayel. EDX, Lee Foss, Roger Sanchez, Sam Feldt, and UMEK rounded out the headline performances with sets in the house and techno genres.

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Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Men Bang Out Passion & Wit On ‘Prick of the Litter’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Men Bang Out Passion & Wit On ‘Prick of the Litter’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

[rating=7.00] Delbert McClinton has had a long and distinguished career, but he is still not widely known unless you are a fan of witty songwriters rocking Texas swing-blues. More known for his writing (he was inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame) than his singing, he puts the focus squarely on performance for […]

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John Mayall Strikes Again On ‘Talk About That’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

John Mayall Strikes Again On ‘Talk About That’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

[rating=7.00] John Mayall has earned the title “Godfather of British Blues” by the very longevity of his career in combination with the pedigree of  musicians who’ve advanced through his bands over the years. Mayall celebrated his seventieth birthday fourteen years ago  with a concert featuring Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor, guitarists for Mayall in the […]

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RIP Sir John Hurt (1940-2017): Prolific British Actor Dead at 77

RIP Sir John Hurt (1940-2017): Prolific British Actor Dead at 77

A legendary star of film and TV, Sir John Hurt is the latest in a string of celebrity deaths that have rocked the entertainment world.

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Happy 60th Birthday Janick Gers of Iron Maiden (Watch Live at Wacken 2016)

Happy 60th Birthday Janick Gers of Iron Maiden (Watch Live at Wacken 2016)

As Iron Maiden’s Book of Souls U.S. tour goes on sale today, lets wish a Happy 60th birthday today to Janick Gers of Iron Maiden who was born on 1/27/57. Gers, the newest member of the band (joined 1990) is one of the three current guitarists in Iron Maiden, along…
Los Colognes Announce Third Album ‘The Wave’ , Shares First Track “Flying Apart”

Los Colognes Announce Third Album ‘The Wave’ , Shares First Track “Flying Apart”

Nashville based Los Colognes have just announced their third album The Wave, out May 12th via Big Deal Media / Thirty Tigers. The band premiered the first track “Flying Apart,” which can be heard below. The band has a run of shows in the US, including opening slots for St. Paul and the Broken Bones […]

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Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Alabama Shakes, Roots/Usher, Widespread Panic, Wilco, Trey Anastasio, Dave & Tim Lead 2017 Jazz Fest

Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Alabama Shakes, Roots/Usher, Widespread Panic, Wilco, Trey Anastasio, Dave & Tim Lead 2017 Jazz Fest

The lineup for the 2017 New Orleans Jazz Fest has been revealed and it includes headliners Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Maroon 5. Other standouts include Usher and The Roots, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Alabama Shakes, Widespread Panic, Kings of Leon, Lorde, Wilco, Earth Wind & Fire, Dawes, The Mavericks […]

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SONG PREMIERE: Blues Singer Jo Harman Shares Inspired Anthem “Reformation”

SONG PREMIERE: Blues Singer Jo Harman Shares Inspired Anthem “Reformation”

British singer-songwriter Jo Harman has been garnering praise in her home country for her unique vocal talents, with publications like The Daily Mirror saying she’s “on course to be the finest UK female blues soul voice.” Harman is ready to bring her powerful pipes to the world with the release of her second studio album […]

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Mastodon Releasing New LP ‘Emperor of Sand’ 3/31

Mastodon Releasing New LP ‘Emperor of Sand’ 3/31

Mastodon has announced the title, track-listing, and release date of their eighth studio album, Emperor Of Sand – the follow-up to their universally praised 2014 album Once More ‘Round The Sun. The album will be released on March 31st via Reprise Records. Emperor Of Sand will be available for pre-order beginning today at www.mastodonrocks.com. Thedeluxe […]

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