Southern California Americana outfit Ted Z and the Wranglers are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their brand-new album, Kerosene. Slated for release in early 2024, this dynamic full-length offering marks a bold evolution in their signature sound, blending the heart of the American West with a fresh and inspired modern edge.

Pat Fulgoni has earned a reputation as a powerhouse vocalist who channels the very essence of the blues. From electrifying performances at SXSW in Austin, Texas—lauded by Billboard Magazine—to a storied career that has seen him cross multiple genres and global stages, Fulgoni now brings his soulful artistry home with the eponymous debut of the Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience.

Dobro virtuoso and celebrated bluegrass musician JERRY DOUGLAS has unveiled the official music video for “The Fifth Season.” Featuring a remarkable collaboration with his band, the piece is a concerto commissioned by the FreshGrass Foundation. The track appears on The Set, his first album in seven years, released via Nolivian Records on September 20.

Steven Wilson has announced details of the live film Home Invasion: In Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, which will be available for the first time in 4K Ultra High Definition on February 21, 2025, via Mercury Studios. It was previously released on DVD and Blu-ray, packaged with the 2CD soundtrack of the show, in November 2018.

Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day weekend as Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk In The Park proudly present Lucky Punks!, a one-day craft beer and music festival featuring an iconic punk lineup and exceptional craft beer tasting. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California.

It would be a mistake to oversimplify the blues by defining the genre as nothing more than “songs about sad stuff.” Surely, like certain religions that tell us all life is suffering (and yes, that is also an oversimplification), the blues are rooted in humankind’s universal, lizard-brain responses triggered by heartache, loss, and lowered expectations. Oh, and then we get a guitar solo, or maybe some bitchin’ organ crescendos to take us to church. The blues, oversimplified.