Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with Billy Strings, one of the most electrifying live performers of our time, as he returns to the Big Easy for an unforgettable 3-night musical extravaganza. The shows will take place on December 29, 30, and 31 at the UNO Lakefront Arena, promising fans an extraordinary experience filled with captivating music and vibrant energy.

Spafford, the renowned jam band known for their electrifying live performances, is thrilled to announce the release of their newest live album, "Live in Reno." The album captures the band's dynamic performance from The Cypress on November 1, 2023, delivering a memorable experience for fans.

On Friday, October 11, 2024, Alligator Records will release Blues In My DNA, the jaw-dropping new album from award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks. With Blues In My DNA, Ronnie delivers an up-to-the-minute, organic masterpiece. The album, the fifth of his career and first for Alligator, is firmly rooted in the blues with Ronnie incorporating his own brand of rock, funk and soul to the mix. “I just play what I feel,” he says. “It’s all from the heart.”

Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient (CEI), the largest and longest-running shadow cast in Colorado, has been delighting audiences since 2000, with roots tracing back to the state's first shadow cast performances. Over the years, CEI has become a staple of Colorado's cult film community, known for their vibrant and inclusive shows across the state. From the Historic Theatre in Estes Park to the prestigious Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, and even setting the record for most seats sold for any shadow cast at Red Rocks in 2013, CEI's impact is unmatched.

Today, legendary artist and activist Joan Baez releases new prints of Kamala Harris: Change Gonna Come, Baez’s portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris. The painting celebrates Harris and her mission, as she embarks on a historic campaign for President of the United States.

Of the piece, Baez shares, “This is a ‘Yes We Can’ moment for anyone who believes in transformation. VOTE BLUE.”

The highly anticipated Cascade Equinox Festival is set to make a grand return to the Pacific Northwest’s premier venue, Deschutes County Fairgrounds, in Redmond, Oregon, for its second annual edition. Taking place amidst the breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped mountain peaks, towering trees, and a serene creek, the festival promises an unparalleled naturalistic experience for all attendees.

Renowned composer and jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan returns with “Postlude: After Seven WInters”, the fifth and final single before the official release of his eagerly-awaited forthcoming album, The Bird Of A Thousand Voices out August 30 via naïve Records.

After two exceptional concerts in Amsterdam, the release of a video game and a tour of festivals all over Europe, Tigran shows us a track with a completely different sensibility to the previous ones, taking over the melody of “The Kingdom” alone on the piano.

Today, GRAMMY-Nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jontavious Willis released his new single “A Lift Is All I Need” — the song is taken from his upcoming album West Georgia Blues, out August 16th via Strolling Bones Records.

The Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), is set for Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel. BOWL FOR RONNIE will feature a celebrity bowling tournament and a raffle drawing for prizes and memorabilia.

Joe Bonamassa ripped Red Rocks apart last night! His guitar skills were as pronounced and defined as the giant red monoliths that stood before him. It was out-of-this-world guitar and vocal marksmanship served up with class, showmanship, and sharp attire. The guy is the whole blues/rock package with unbridled musical skills and an ambitious attitude.