As the only musician to win GRAMMYs in twelve separate categories, Pat Metheny’s passion for “seeking breathtaking new vistas” (NPR) at every turn is synonymous with his storied career - from embarking on sonic explorations in jazz, classical, rock, and country to collaborating with cross-genre legends including David Bowie, Herbie Hancock and Steve Reich. But, for Metheny, as much as obliterating the premise of genre is a way of life, so follows his natural impulse to reach across generations.
 

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “One Night Lonely” concert special will make its broadcast debut across PBS stations beginning tomorrow, August 14—check local listings HERE. A rare solo performance, the one-of-a-kind show was recorded this past November at Carpenter’s favorite venue, Virginia’s legendary Wolf Trap, and features songs from across her acclaimed career including several from her latest record, The Dirt And The Stars.

Featuring eight new recordings and six classics performed by some of the top names in music, Country Faith Bluegrass will be released on Sept. 17 from Billy Blue Records. Fans can pre-order the 10th album from the acclaimed series now and instantly receive Dolly Parton's never-before-heard version of the old hymn "In the Sweet By and By" with Cordle, Jackson, Salley & Walker. To pre-order Country Faith Bluegrass, click HERE.

lespecial, a heavy future groove trio from Kent, CT, is hitting the road for an extensive run of shows this Fall. Dubbed “2021 Fall RepeaTOUR,” the jaunt is named after “Repeater,” a track on the band’s 2020 release, Ancient Homies. Starting on 10/1, the band will travel to upstate NY for a pair of shows, before heading to Portland, ME to support Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at the State Theatre on 10/8.

NYC bassist Karina Rykman carves out an ethereal and groove-filled creative space to call her own with her sixth single “Arbitrary” out TODAY, August 13th, 2021. Listen HERE.

“Arbitrary” comes on the heels of previously-released singles “No Occasion,” “Dirty South,” “City Kids,” “Elevator,” and “Plants.”

Join me on Sunday, September 12th at 8pm EDT to celebrate the release of my first bluegrass album in over 20 years, My Bluegrass Heart. This stream features the band's debut performance live from RockyGrass in Lyons, CO and highlights a new generation of bluegrass players including fiddlist Michael Cleveland, mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, multi-instrumentalist Justin Moses, bassist Mark Schatz, and guitarist Bryan Sutton.