July 2020

SunSquabi has just announced a 2-night run that will take place on August 7 - 8th in Steamboat Springs, CO. The shows will be held at the Strings Pavilion parking lot and will be a drive-in musical experience. All safety and social distancing requirements will be in place and enforced for the well being of all attendees and working crews alike.

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Whether it be on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock ‘n’ roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock. Out August 21st via Mascot Records, the quintet’s self-titled debut EP conjures a tried-and-true spirit through a fresh fire.

Compassion is a cycle of music born of the need for healing.

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As many people know, there are some songs that are considered classics. So when another artist covers a classic song, it can either turn out to be a hit (Whitney Houston covers Dolly Parton’s ‘I Will Always Love You’) or it could be a dud (Jessica Simpson covering Nancy Sinatra’s ‘These Boots Are Made For Walkin’’).

One song that would be considered both, depending on who you talk to, is Madonna’s take on "American Pie" by Don McLean.

While you can usually find Tank and the Bangas selling out the hottest clubs in New Orleans, this Friday, July 24, front-woman Tank and bassist Norman Spence joined the FANS' livestream dance party scene for a BlackPlanet 2020 DJ Set. Tank and DJ Norman are spinning live at 10PM ET from JAMNOLA in New Orleans — a brand new, first-of-its-kind, experiential pop-up venue, set to open to the public on August 1.

Last week, Alan Evans' latest musical project, Crushed Velvet and the Velveteers released a powerful new single via Vintage League Music, "As Far As We Know," featuring the vocal stylings of D.C.-based musician, Brother GoodLove, as well as a cast of VLM-affiliated artists including, pianist Darby Wolf, Alex Lee-Clark and Brian Thomas of BT ALC Big Band, baritone guitarist Ryan Hommel, and string player Cynthia Tolson.