This past year has been a tumultuous one; full of confusion, paranoia, and fear, but in the darkness, artists are inspired to take up arms through dance, poetry, visual art, and in Paul Cafcae's case, song. Paul was watching the world like all of us; watching the news of the murder of George Floyd, watching the governments politicize the pandemic, watching the storming of the US Capitol Building, etc. He decided to write a song, a rockabilly shuffle, that could say all the feelings and views he was feeling.

Like a cat with nine lives, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band keeps on rolling and doing what they do best - playing the blues, with co-founder Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh leading the charge, as he's done for over 52 years.

BRIAN SETZER will release GOTTA HAVE THE RUMBLE, his first solo album in 7 years, August 27 on Surfdog Records physically (CD) and digitally, with the vinyl out this fall (TBA). Today (June 25), the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner shared the first single/video, “Checkered Flag,” off the 11-track all-original album.

Eric Krasno consecrates, commends, and celebrates the permanence of family on his fourth full-length solo album, ‘Always,’ out September 17th via Mascot Label Group. Across ten tracks with inimitable instrumentation, eloquent songcraft, and raw honesty, the Soulive and Lettuce co-founder, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter-producer defines himself as not only an artist, but also as a husband, father, and man.

Lights All Night, one of the country’s longest-running independent music festivals, is excited to announce the initial performance lineup as the dance music festival returns to Dallas, Texas for its 11th year on December 30 and 31. GA and VIP ticket packages to the New Year’s Eve event will go on sale next Tuesday, June 29 at LightsAllNight.com.

The Washington, D.C. region has long been home to many talented vocalists and musicians, yet with no major record companies based there, this home-grown talent has never been properly promoted and recognized. The forthcoming Bear Family Records set R&B in D.C. 1940-1960, due out September 10, 2021, celebrates local performers who never made it big, but who made some really great records for local and regional companies.

New England’s very own Blue Light Bandits have released their highly anticipated sophomore LP Honestly Glad It Happened on all DSPs today. An eclectic mix across genres and styles, from bluesy accents in “Everyday Is A Holiday” to ‘70s retro vibes in “Without You,” Honestly Glad It Happened is, in many ways, an ode to love: love for significant others, for friends or even for music itself.

Multi-instrumentalist Hilary Scott (with one ‘L’) has opened for Tanya Tucker, Chuck Berry, and Little Feat (joining them on stage for “Dixie Chicken”) and has also recorded with Bonnie Raitt’s musicians. Known for her soulful, bluesy, roots style, long-time fans may be surprised by her new record, Kaleidoscope.

This week, rogue folk duo Adrian + Meredith share the music video for “Bad For Business,” the title track from the couple’s sophomore LP, due for release on August 20. The single and accompanying video, which was filmed using a traditional 19th century Crankie Theatre Box, are available for preview via BTRtoday before their DSP release on Friday.

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