Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, is thrilled to announce its second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship--administered by the Arkansas Art Academy--has been awarded to music student Luis Melchor.

Naya Records proudly announces the release of the second single from its highly anticipated “Higher Education” album, titled “Come With Us,” by the acclaimed Naya Rockers and legendary reggae artist Clinton Fearon. Set to be released on July 19, 2024, this track encapsulates a soundscape of acceptance, inclusion, and joy, with Clinton Fearon's soulful storytelling shining through the poignant lyrics that speak directly to marginalized and underprivileged communities.

Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks is bringing her musical buddies The Fitzkee Brothers Band on the road with her for the "Road to Roots" 2024 Tour, performing locally at Fager's Island, 201 60th St.,Thursday, July 18. Show: 8:30 pm. Free. Info: (410) 524-5500 or visit www.fagers.com.

Eclectic progressive rock-fusion band, TAUK, continues to expand their sonic palette and catalog of collaborative material with the release of “Sky to Light,” featuring groundbreaking reggae icon Matisyahu. Available on July 16th, “Sky the Light” is the first of a series of collaborative singles the quartet will be releasing in the coming months.

Today, acclaimed jazz trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith shares new single “Come On Home,” the title track from his forthcoming album of the same name, out August 16 via Zinn Music. Smith, who has collaborated with music legends such as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder, and has enjoyed lengthy tenures performing with Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr., brings a deep resonance to his latest.

For fans of Robert Earl Keen, what could possibly be more fun than being one of the lucky ones in attendance for the Texas legend’s annual Fan Appreciation Day show at Floore’s Country Store? Well, the man himself simply figures that two days might tip the scales. This Labor Day weekend, September 1st and 2nd, Keen and friends will roll his Fan Appreciation Day model into the first ever Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend, hosted and emceed by Storme Warren.