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The summer concert calendar may be canceled, but singer-songwriter Zach Heckendorf is still embarking on a virtual tour to support his current single “Up.” Through the magic of social media and live stream technology, Zach is partnering with venues, radio stations, artists, brands and fans to live stream performances in every one of the 50 states.

Paradiddle Records announces the release of Willie Nile Uncovered (Celebrating 40 Years of Music) on August 21, 2020. This two-CD collection features 26 songs from the New York rocker’s entire recording history performed by an array of both veteran and emerging artists, each putting their unique stamp on his songs.

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Prolific Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Robert Francis has released Vol. 1, the new full-length album under Robert Francis + The End Times. The 10-song collection– full of guitar solos, bombastic percussion, harmonies and the amplified chemistry of Francis’ End Times bandmates–is out everywhere today via Aeronaut Records on all DSPs (listen here).

June 19, 2020: In light of our nation’s current events, a supergroup composed of some of Denver’s best bluegrass pickers has been formed to back a newly announced fund created by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Foundation, whose vision is to support diversity and inclusion as essential to the well-being and continued growth of bluegrass music.

Between touring the festival circuit and putting the finishing touches on a forthcoming EP in July, the Lexington, KY-based Magnolia Boulevard was shaping up for a busy summer. Not to be deterred in the wake of Covid-19, the band decided to release a powerful live session of its new single, “Ride."

An upbeat expression with funk and soul influences, “Ride” explores the art of finding joy in little the little things.

Check out the premiere of the live performance video of “Ride” here:

Fleetwood Mac’s third studio album, ‘Then Play On’, will be reissued on CD and vinyl on September 18, 2020 on BMG. It is currently available for fans to pre-order, HERE.

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In “Road Runner,” the first release of original material since his acclaimed debut Fried Chicken and Evil Women, next-generation Texas honky-tonker Vincent Neil Emerson channels being on tour with his buddy and third-verse guest singer Colter Wall.

LOCKN’ has announced details of its eagerly awaited Light From LOCKN’ livestream, a communal festival experience set for June 19-21 via FANS.com, FANS Facebook Page, FANS Twitch, Relix YouTube, Littlestar (Playstation4) and DailyMotion. Beginning each day at 10am ET, the free livestreamed event will present an array of live music, archival footage, exclusive content, and surprise guest appearances.

The Allman Betts Band has announced their second full-length studio album titled Bless Your Heart.  The first single, “Magnolia Road” will be released on all DSPs Friday, June 19.   The official music video for the track will exclusively premiere via The ABB official YouTube channel at 1pm ET on Friday, June 19.  Devon Allman and Duane Betts will join the premiere and will be chatting live with fans. 

Funk legend Maceo Parker has just released a new take on "Other Side Of The Pillow" by Prince, whom he collaborated with for a decade after his work with James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, and George Clinton.

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