Like a long, dark piece of music, the pandemic started small, then got big, and loud, and painfully dissonant. Hot Buttered Rum did their best to cope with its indignities, as most did, and much of that coping was done through the business of making lots and lots of noise. The songs that emerged from all this noise-making are a little louder than any the band has released to date in what became the latest album, Shine All Night.

Today, the five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd announces ‘Trouble Is…25,’ a top-to-bottom reinterpretation of his seminal album ‘Trouble Is…,’ which struck the match that reignited modern blues upon its release 25 years ago.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of “Valley Girl,” Frank Zappa’s sardonic, GRAMMY®-nominated Top 40 hit co-written with and featuring his then teenage daughter Moon Unit Zappa offering up the “totally bitchin’” local slang of the day over a gonzo riff set to an energetic beat. Released in 1982, the satirical track – which poked fun at the teen culture of Southern California’s San Fernando Valley – became the innovative artist’s biggest hit in the U.S.

Today, UMe released Ringo Starr’s third EP, titled simply - EP3. It is available digitally and on CD right now and will be available on 10” vinyl and as a limited edition translucent royal blue cassette on November 18, 2022. To order go, HERE.

The 50th Anniversary reissue of John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High album and song is out today on limited edition blue vinyl by Windstar Records and Secretly Distribution. Order and purchase exclusive merchandise HERE.

Emerging artists the Light Warriors played a breezy afternoon show under the gorgeous Mid Hudson Bridge at Kaal Rock Park in Poughkeepsie, NY last Saturday, as part of a free concert series presented by the Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission. The Stamford, CT based quintet was supported by the Moonlight Initiative.

THE THING festival returned to the historic Fort Worden of Port Townsend Washington after a three year hiatus. 'Fort Worden'-- the idyllic filming location for 'An Officer and a Gentleman'-- is presently a decommissioned Navy base that has been renovated into a college. Its sprawling parade grounds next to the ocean make a pretty location for a festival, and for those who camp, the nearby hillside is a picturesque campground with maritime views.

Lee Baggett began a new chapter of his varied (and sometimes eccentric) songwriting career with the release of 2021’s perennial Just A Minute. This time around he continues to experiment heavily with blended styles on his latest full length Anyway, an album for all seasons.

Gibson, the iconic, American instrument brand is opening the doors of the Gibson Garage--the ultimate guitar experience and Nashville’s must-see music destination--afterhours to media and guests for a special live music event and announcement on Thursday, September 15, at 7:00pm.

Join Gibson leaders and Little Kids Rock representatives for a special announcement reveal and enjoy live music from Cassadee Pope, Kelley Jenae, Kat & Alex, Tigirlily, Chris Donohoe Band, Temecula Road and Kyle Daniel.

Shamanistic Jazz, Rock, Psych, guitarist, composer, and Music Factory founder Ari Joshua is very happy to announce that the doors to his deep and mighty vault are swinging open. For years, Joshua has been content in his role as a “musician’s musician”, and educator flying under the radar of the general public. This is a breakout year. After years spent writing and recording with some of this generation's greatest, Joshua has decided that it's time to get this art out into the world!