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Guitarist McKinley James to Release Debut Album
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 McKinley James has announced the forthcoming release of his debut album entitled, Working Class Blues fur on June 7th.... 
Melbourne Funk Band Karate Boogaloo! Shares New Single
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 The track displays KB's compelling ability to create distinct moods and cinematic themes in their music, a skill that inspired fellow Melbourne, Australia group Surprise Chef, for whom Karate Boogaloo drummer Hudson Whitlock lends percussion duties. The band is Henry Jenkins, Hudson Whitlock, Callum... 
Multi-Grammy Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Announces North American Tour
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024 Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. announces his upcoming North American tour in support of the hotly anticipated new album JPEG RAW. The news arrives shortly after Clark released a 4-track sampler of new songs — including 'Maktub,' 'JPEG RAW,' 'This Is Who We Are' and 'Hyperwave.'... 
Gary Clark Jr. Returns With First New Music in Nearly Five Years
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. surprises fans with a taste of new music; four new studio tracks from his much-anticipated upcoming album, JPEG RAW, set for release on March 22 via Warner Records. Listen to the 4-track sampler — including “Maktub,” “JPEG RAW,” “This Is Who We Ar... 
Jeffrey Foucault + Pieta Brown 'Gamblers All Tour' Starts This Weekend
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023 Jeffrey Foucault + Pieta Brown are embarking on their GAMBLERS ALL TOUR starting this weekend. Don't miss this exciting musical collaboration.... 
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Set Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023 It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.... 
Stax Records and Craft Recordings Announce New Collection 'Stax Christmas'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Stax Records and Craft Recordings will release Stax Christmas, a new 12-track collection of holiday classics and originals from soul music’s biggest stars, including Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and the Staple Singers. Get all the details now!... 
Graham Czach Announces LP 'Originalien' (Ropeadope) & Shares Single 'Follow Me and I'll Follow You' Feat. Rachel Eckroth
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 The album was orchestrated, arranged, produced, engineered, and mixed in Los Angeles by Graham Czach with additional production by Dylan McGee Jones, mastered by Howie Weinberg and Will Borza at Howie Weinberg Mastering in Los Angeles, and “Come Home Again” was mixed by Geoff Foster at AIR Studios i... 
Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax. Released in August 1967, Born Under a Bad Sign compiled the above-mentioned singles, plus originals like “The Hunter,” (penned by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and Carl Wells), “Personal Manager,” (by King and David Porter), and King’... 
Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler,' The Supremes, and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart are the 2023 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Henry Diltz, Ellis Marsalis and Jim Stewart are the Trustees Award recipients.... 
'Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: Live At The Fillmore (1997)' Out Now
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022 The long-awaited Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Live at the Fillmore (1997) is out now. Taken from their legendary residency at the historic San Francisco venue, the extensive box set is available now in various formats on Warner Records. The box features a bold acoustic version of “American Girl” ... 
TEKE::TEKE Announce West Coast Tour & NY Showcase
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022 The run of shows will include two special Kill Rock Stars-curated nights in Portland and Seattle. The tour’s Vancouver date will also feature Mi’ens, a Kill Rock Stars pick, and Fhang, a project that features TEKE::TEKE bassist Mishka Stein and the band’s longtime collaborator and friend, Sam Woywit... 
Emeli Sandé & Nile Rodgers Join for New Single 'When Someone Loves You'
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022 Internationally renowned British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé shares her latest single, a gloriously upbeat, disco-tinged jam featuring the multiple GRAMMY®-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers. Earlier this year, Emeli Sandé released her critically acclaimed album ‘Let’s... 
Emeli Sandé Releases New Album 'Let's Say for Instance'
by Michael Major - May 06, 2022 Featuring writing and production by Emeli, alongside collaborations with F A L L E N, Naughty Boy, Booker T, Ollie Green, Henri Davies, and others, the album marks her first release on an independent label, and a brand-new era of Emeli’s expansive artistry after a decade on stage and on the airwaves... 
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!... 
Renowned Guitarist Rick Holmstrom Drops 'Erlee Times' Form Upcoming Instrumental Album
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 Rick Holmstrom has released the first single “Erlee Time” featuring Mugalian’s Meters-y snapping snare drum, Boaz’s bubbly bassline and Holmstrom’s minimalistic, no frills guitar. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to Mavis S... 
Guitarist Rick Holmstrom to Release New Instrumental Album 'Get It!'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2022 From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to his 15 year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. On January 14th, the first single “Erlee Time” will be released.... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Announce New Album 'Cold As Weiss'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021 A natural fit for the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio's groove-oriented rhythms, Dan’s smoldering drumming locks in the trio’s explosive chemistry. DLO3’s lineup is completed by organist Delvon Lamarr and guitarist Jimmy James. The album announcement comes with the first single “Pull Your Pants Up.”... 
Gary Clark Jr. Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour
by Michael Major - December 09, 2021 Clark achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014 winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Please Come Home” from his Warner Records debut album Blak And Blu, and seemingly never left the road. 2015’s The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim wrought hard- won international acc... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Releases New Single 'Cold As Weiss'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio conjures the smoky 1960s jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, and the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Meters, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charles Earland. Within the trio’s distinct jazz stew, are also dashes of Motown, Stax Records, blues, and cos... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio's Album 'I Told You So' Debuts on Multiple Billboard Charts
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 09, 2021 The album just debuted on multiple Billboard Charts: #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Album chart, #3 on the Jazz Album chart, #4 on the Tastemaker Album chart, and #12 on the Heatseeker Album chart.... 
Evelyn Rubio Completes Fourth Studio Duet In 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021 The ever popular effervescent bi-lingual vocalist sax player Ms. Evelyn Rubio (Crossing Borders) closes out 2020 in the studio with Mr. Vincent Powell on his new release 'A Sunny Holiday'. ... 
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Announces New Album 'I Told You So'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020 Today the Seattle-based soul-jazz groove-machine Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio announced I Told You So.... 
VIDEO: Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Share 'I've Got a Feeling' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 13, 2020 Juno nominated Samanta Martin & Delta Sugar released the gospel infused soul ballad, “I’ve Got a Feeling” last Friday, Oct 9.... 
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Announce New Album 'The Reckless One'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 29, 2020 Juno nominated Samanta Martin & Delta Sugar announce their upcoming album, The Reckless One due November 20 via Gypsy Soul Records.... |
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