In 1977 Gentle Giant recorded their ninth studio album “The Missing Piece.” It was a time of change. Punk, disco and rap were altering the musical landscape and even this well-established progressive rock band were willing to explore new directions.

Musical Swiss army knife Alex Jordan makes a lively plea for forgiveness on new single “Saving Grace,” out today. With a robust horn section and wailing vocals, the track arrives with a spirited music video that tells the story of a man desperately trying to win back his girlfriend any way he knows how, directed by award-winning duo Neilson Hubbard & Joshua Britt (John Prine, Jason Isbell).

Indie soul sensation JOSCH (Josh Schwartz) announces the release of his electrifying third single, "Fantasies Don’t Cry," available from January 12.

The Blues Foundation honors The Blues Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024 (44th class) with an Induction Ceremony taking place at The Canon Center For The Performing Arts, 255 N. Main St., Wednesday, May 8.  A Cocktail Reception honoring the BHOF Inductees and Blues Music Awards nominees will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the formal inductions commencing at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, including the Ceremony and Reception, are $75 each and available with Blues Music Awards tickets.

Lifting up our veterans through music is something that Brian Tarquin & his Heavy Friends will do until there are no more wars. Brian’s friends include superhero musicians that love working with him on a number of albums he’s released from hard rock to jazz over the past (20) years). “‘'Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes' (out January 19, on Downtown Music/Dashgo Distribution) honors military soldiers who defend our freedoms. I wanted a true star-studded musician tribute of soaring instrumental songs.

4 Peaks Music Festival brings its musical summer solstice celebration back to Southeast Bend for their 16th family-friendly event June 20-23. 4 Peaks proudly announces their eclectic lineup of rock, funk, soul, bluegrass, and much more.

Headlining the 2024 4 Peaks Music Festival are piano-rocking singer/songwriter Neal Francis, Norcal adventure rockers ALO, the guitar wizardry of Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, Memphis soul band Southern Avenue, and West Coast funk outfit Diggin Dirt.