December 2024

In the twenty-three years since Bluegrass and Americana titan John Hartford’s passing, the witty, vibrant tunes of the Grammy-winning, river and steamboat-obsessed, flatfoot dancing legend have taken on a life of their own, creating an entire sub-genre of the American music canon. That’s thanks to not only Hartford’s pure, funny, and virtuosic catalog, but also to the family and friends attending to the late banjo and fiddle player’s legacy.

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An extended version of Flatland Cavalry’s 10-year anniversary album, Flatland Forever, is out today via Interscope Records. Stream or purchase it HERE. Flatland Forever (More) features all 25 tracks from Flatland Forever along with additional band commentary, alternate versions of fan favorites such as “A Life Where We Work Out” and “One I Want,” and “Mis Últimas Palabras”—their first song performed in both Spanish and English.

Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) is thrilled to announce the release – for the first time ever – of the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, the timeless 13th animated Peanuts® special, from writer and creator Charles Schulz, director Phil Roman and producers Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. Originally airing on January 28th, 1975 on CBS-TV, it went on to be nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Children’s program. The special is currently available for streaming on Apple TV+.

Ghost Hounds are thrilled to share "You'll Never Find Me (Strings Version)” arranged by the band's own Kristin Weber and out now via Gibson Records. The new version follows the previously released studio recording.  

The Strings Version is paired with a captivating music video recorded live at Ocean Way in Nashville, directed by Allister Ann, known for her work with Kenny Chesney, Tegan & Sara, Civil wars, Dan Auerbach and more.

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Hometown organizers behind Noise Pop Festival, the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier independent music and arts festival, have just unveiled the next phase of music performers joining this year’s lineup as the multi-venue music festival returns for its 32nd anniversary beginning Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, March 2, 2025. 

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The Philly Specials – Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata – delivered holiday cheer to Philadelphia students and teachers in an unforgettable way with Operation Snowball, a citywide gift-giving initiative that brought joy to over 1.1 million students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia.

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