Juntos means together in Spanish, and the vibrant energy of Chicago based ESSO Afrojam Funkbeats’ unique sound is sure to do exactly that – bring people together. Named the “Best New Band” in 2016 by the revered Chicago Reader’s annual poll, this musical movement’s momentum has only just begun. ESSO Afrojam Funkbeat just released their anticipated new full length album Juntos on September 8, 2017.

A true English rock legend brought nearly six decades of rock music history to the Samala Showroom at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez California last weekend. Steve Winwood has been a rock star all of his adult life, beginning his musical career as a child prodigy in Birmingham England. The 69-year-old singer-songwriter, master Hammond B3 organist, and smoking blues-rock guitarist joined his first rock band, the Spencer Davis Group, in 1963.

One of America’s most beloved songwriters is being honored today, September 15, with the release of the Vector Recordings album A Tribute to John D. Loudermilk.