September 2023

Craft Recordings celebrates the 10th-anniversary of Get Up!, the best-selling album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Harper and blues icon Charlie Musselwhite with a vinyl reissue.

Grammy-winning Hawaiian "slack key" guitarist, producer, and composer Jim "Kimo" West unveiled his latest album, "Of Wood and Spirit: American Guitar Stores," on August 14, 2023. This release marks the beginning of a tour that will enchant audiences across the United States and Europe. It will also include a special benefit concert, "The Hana Sound Returns," dedicated to supporting the people of Maui, featuring Leokane Pryor and CJ Helekahi.

Marcus King today announced an online auction which will raise funds for MusiCares and The Onsite Foundation, and awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week, which begins today. The auction hosted through CharityBuzz will see one winner receive a signed Gibson ES-335 guitar, plus a personal guitar lesson with King himself. The auction begins immediately, and closes September 25 at 5pm ET.

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Acclaimed New Orleans-based blues-roots-rock quintet Honey Island Swamp Band has released their new single “Gone” and announced their sixth studio album, Custom Deluxe, will be released on Friday, October 27th. “Gone,” the first track recorded for the new album, was tracked at Eagle Wind Sound studio in Winter Park, Colorado, owned by the Alan Parsons’ Project’s singer, PJ Olsson.

Today, British breakout band The Wandering Hearts, who have already created much acclaim due to their transatlantic blend of classic pop and folk, return with their latest double single featuring two tracks, “About America” and “Not Misunderstood.” The release was accompanied by a captivating music video for “About America,” featuring the trio of The Wandering Hearts, Tara Wilcox, A.J. Dean , Francesca “Chess” Whiffin, watch HERE.

Accomplished Americana/roots-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Wayne releases his debut solo album Crow Amongst The Sparrows. It will be out on Friday, September 22nd on all major platforms and will be followed by an album release matinee party on Saturday, November 4th at the Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Avenue Toronto, ON.

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