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Singer Adrianna Freeman to Perform at Loretta Lynn's Ranch, 5/25-26

When rising country recording artist Adrianna Freeman performs at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, over Memorial Day weekend, it will be a dream-come-true for Freeman, who grew up l... (more...)

Carline Ray to Release Debut CD VOCAL SIDES, 6/4

Pioneering Jazz Musician Carline Ray will release her debut CD “Vocal Sides”, produced by her daughter, award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, on Carlcat Records, June 4, 2013. (more...)

Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)

Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Announce '2013 Ultimate Louisiana Party II' Tour Dates

Hit City Digital Records has announced Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor's 2013 Ultimate Louisiana Party II tour dates from June to September. The band will once again go on their annual circuit of Texas, Ar... (more...)

STUCK IN LOVE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Due Out Digitally 5/21

Varèse Sarabande Records will release the Stuck in Love – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on May 21st and on CD and vinyl June 11, 2013. (more...)

Bass Player Antoine Fafard To Release Second Album 'Occultus Tramitis'

Much to the excitent of music aficionados across the globe, the second solo album by composer and bass player Antoine Fafard, 'Occultus Tramitis', will be released digitally on May 15 and on CD June 1... (more...)

Joe Satriani Releases New Studio Album Today

Joe Satriani confirms the release of his 14th studio album, Unstoppable Momentum, today, May 7, 2013 through Epic Records. The album was recorded at Skywalker Sound in the Bay Area and produced by Sat... (more...)

Joe Bonamassa to Perform at Landmark Theatre, 11/9; Tickets on Sale Now

Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. He will perform in... (more...)

Jordan Rudess Of DREAM THEATER Launches PledgeMusic Campaign Today

JORDAN RUDESS, the keyboardist/Continuum-player/multi-instrumentalist for Grammy-nominated prog rock/metal icons Dream Theater, has teamed up with PledgeMusic to launch his next campaign starting toda... (more...)

Manring Kassin Darter Brings Extemporaneous Jazz Chamber Fusion to Studio 55 Tonight

Smokin' virtuoso masters of bass, flute and piano, respectively, Manring Kassin Darter presents extemporaneous jazz chamber fusion music for a new century, and Michael Manring will perform a few solo ... (more...)

Progressive Rock Keyboard Musician Tim Morse Releases Second Album

Keyboard master Tim Morse just released his second progressive “prog” music CD. 'Faithscience' is the long awaited follow-up to Morse's debut album 'Transformation,' featuring a guest appearance by le... (more...)

The GRAMMY Foundation Announces $200,000 in Grants

The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program announced today that more than $200,000 in grants will be awarded to 14 recipients in the United States to help facilitate a range of research, archiving and preser... (more...)

Virtuoso Electric Bassist Jeff Berlin to Release Low Standards on Random Art Records

JEFF BERLIN has been called the greatest electric bass soloist in the world. While the terms “great” and “genius” are bantered about much too frequently, the accolades for Jeff Berlin are not hyperbol... (more...)

Badi Assad to Release BETWEEN LOVE AND LUCK; Kicks Off U.S. Tour, Summer 2013

Badi Assad is one of the most innovative, passionate and talented artists of her generation and listed by Rolling Stone as a top guitarist from Brazil. She transcends traditional styles of her native ... (more...)

Lincoln Center Kicks Off April 2013 Concerts, Films, and Events

Lincoln Center announces its concerts, films and events for April 2013, including American Songbook in the Penthouse, Great Performers, Meet the Artist Saturdays, Target Free Todays and JustFilms at A... (more...)

Portland Cello Project, Cowboy Junkies, Kim Waters and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 5/5

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for the club and restaurant through May 5, 2013. Details below! (more...)

Eric Johnson's UK Tour Kicks Off at Shepherds Bush Empire Tonight

Eric Johnson, the critically acclaimed American electric guitarist, hailed by Joe Bonamassa as 'one of the greatest guitar players of all time,' starts is 6-date UK tour at London's O2 Shepherds Bush ... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Brian Culbertson Appearing at THE 4TH ANNUAL UPTOWN CHARLOTTE JAZZ FEST

The 4th Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest, Friday and Saturday, June 21 & 22, featuring Jazz/R&B musician and instrumentalist, Brian Culbertson at the Time Warner Cable Arena. (more...)

The Vibrators Celebrate Announce New CD Release 'On The Guest List'

One of the most legendary punk bands still bashing heads and flinging their sweat on stage, the Vibrators, are joined by a slew of VIP guests to celebrate 37 years of PUNK MANIA with the release of th... (more...)

Manring Kassin Darter to Bring Extemporaneous Jazz Chamber Fusion to Studio 55, 4/20

Smokin' virtuoso masters of bass, flute and piano, respectively, Manring Kassin Darter presents extemporaneous jazz chamber fusion music for a new century, and Michael Manring will perform a few solo ... (more...)

Dar Williams, Euge Groove, Chris Botti and More Set for One World Theatre's 2013 Season in Austin

One World Theatre, Austin's premiere music venue known presenting diverse music and cultural arts in an up close and personal setting has announced its 2013 Summer Season. Highlights include top singe... (more...)

Joe Satriani To Release New Studio Album

Joe Satriani confirms the release of his 14th studio album, Unstoppable Momentum, on May 7, 2013 through Epic Records. The album was recorded at Skywalker Sound in the Bay Area and produced by Satrian... (more...)

Origin Records Releases UPPITY by Composer & Bandleader Anthony Branker Today

On the provocatively titled 'Uppity,' Anthony Branker's second CD with his all-star sextet Word Play, the prolific composer and bandleader harnesses his vibrant jazz originals and his band's dynamic i... (more...)

13 Young Jazz Musicians Featured in NEXT GENERATION JAZZ at the Ware Center Today

Last year at the Ware Center's Season Closer, one segment allowed young jazz musicians to take stage in an improv setting to play with a trio of professionals. Therein, the idea was born. Keith Mohler... (more...)

Bob Beland Makes Back Catalog Available To The Public Through Soundcloud

Prolific LA songwriter/musician Bob Beland, who has been active in the music industry since the early 1970's, has decided to make available free for public listening his entire back catalog on Soundcl... (more...)