On Saturday, December 21st, Norwalk, CT based indie-groove band Goose hosted Goosemas VI at the historic Wall Street Theatre. This year’s sold-out hometown show was the capstone to a year of incredible growth, as the quartet progressed from playing at small bars to nationally renowned theaters in a matter of months.

Start Making Sense create an atmosphere so similar to the legendary group, Talking Heads, if you close your eyes you may feel like you are hearing the voice of David Byrne belting out “Once In A Lifetime” or “Take Me To The River”.

With Jon Braun, playing the part of Byrne, Start Making Sense has toured throughout the country, selling out shows coast to coast for over a decade.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers was featured on “CBS This Morning” this past Saturday as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series. The performance included his Grammy-nominated single, “All Your’n,” as well as “Bus Route” and the title track of his acclaimed new album, Country Squire.  

Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. On primetime and late-night television talk shows, there is Del. From headlining sold-out concerts to music festivals of all genres, including one carrying his namesake, there is Del.

New York-based non-profit leaders, Women In Music, announces their Diversity & Inclusion Council today, which includes top executives such as Chissy Nkemere (Concord), Nikisha Bailey (Atlantic Records), Mayna Nevarez (Nevarez PR), and Sonja Kim (Pandora). The council will also include male members in an effort to create an inclusive and more equitable music community overall. Executives include Jeff Hammer (Northwestern Mutual), Michael Adams Jr., (Asylum Records) and Nick Maiale (Music Business Association).

Today, Envision Festival, hosted from February 17th - 24th, shares yet even more reasons why not to miss what is sure to be an epic 10th Anniversary Celebration with the announcement of their Phase 2 lineup including additional yogis and workshops plus musicians from across the globe. The jungle is ready for the celebration of the decade, but the real question is, are you?

The Jauntee appears to be taking the scene by storm and this winter tour will likely see many new fans introduced to the magic of their new-age improvisation. A number of winter appearances have already been announced by the band and they have now added a handful of headlining Colorado shows including what seems to have become an annual two-night run at The Vic in Salida, Public House in Crested Butte, Ullr's Tavern in Winter Park, and the ever-so-popular Old Town Pub in Steamboat Springs. The band will start the new year with runs of shows alongside Papadosio, moe., Spafford, and more.

The third annual Borderland Music + Arts Festival is returning September 19th-20th, 2020 to Knox Farm State Park.  The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich artisan history and renaissance of the region at one of its most scenic venues.

Mental health in the music industry is vitally important. When we think of our favorite musicians in the limelight, we feel that their life is “perfect.” Sometimes these musicians are going through some of the same struggles that “normal people” go through daily. Being a touring musician is difficult. One of the resources that are available to help alleviate some pressure is Backline.

Mission:

“To connect music industry professional and their families with a trusted network of mental health and wellness care providers.”