Dublin-based traditional music duo VARO (Lucie Azconaga and Consuelo Nerea Breschi) are thrilled to announce the release of their new single, “Green Grows the Laurel,” featuring renowned Irish folk musician John Francis Flynn, taken from their forthcoming album The World That I Knew. Produced by John ‘Spud’ Murphy—whose expertise has been showcased through work with Lankum, ØXN, Black Midi, Goat Girl, and Anna B. Savage—this single offers a haunting interpretation of the well-loved traditional song.

Grateful Web is thrilled to present the exclusive premiere of Playing For Change's latest Song Around The World, a remarkable rendition of "Crossroads," in collaboration with Visit Mississippi. Premiering today, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 9 am PST, this captivating global music video is now live and available on Playing For Change’s YouTube channel and official website.

The one and only Savannah Bananas are teaming up with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, for the second voyage of Bananaland at Sea, a four-day, fully immersive cruise experience sailing February 9 - 13, 2026 from Tampa, FL to Cozumel, Mexico aboard Norwegian Jewel.

Since its inception in 2015, iAM MUSIC Fest! has been dedicated to uniting independent musicians, visual artists, performers, and local businesses, fostering a vibrant community of creativity and collaboration. The festival serves as a platform for artistic expression, aiming to engage the community, stimulate the local economy, and showcase original music.

Joe Louis Walker, a celebrated Blues Hall of Famer, announces the release of his new album, Cold Is The Night: Reimagined, available today on Bluesifyin Productions/Sledgehammer Blues (a label of Valley Entertainment).

Tickets are on sale now for this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), taking place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park.

Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce a fresh batch of reissues for two highly influential guitarists: 1968’s This Is Buddy Guy!, which marked the debut live album from the celebrated artist, and Mr. Scrapper’s Blues, the 1962 comeback album from seminal pre-war axeman Scrapper Blackwell.

The City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to announce that one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, will return to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025. Presented by Design Essentials, this annual celebration of jazz, community, and culture invites music enthusiasts to gather from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day for a series of outstanding performances.

Cuervo®, recognized as the world’s number one tequila brand¹, proudly announces the return of the sixth annual Cuervo Akamba Festival on May 3rd in the historic birthplace of the spirit: the Cuervo agave fields in Tequila, Mexico. Timed to coincide with the official start of margarita season, the festival combines music, culture, and 100% blue agave tequila to create an unmatched experience for attendees—one that celebrates the timeless tradition of tequila production and the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture.

Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O’Moore and Italian producer BeatKilla are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, “Silence.” The track, a high-octane fusion of ethereal vocals and intricate drum & bass production, will be available on all major streaming platforms starting April 11th.

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