February 2024

Musical integrity still matters, as illustrated by guitar trio The String Revolution and guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel winning the Grammy® Award this past Sunday (2/4) in the “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella” category for their unique reimagining of Johnny Cash’s classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” Sharing the Grammy Award with them is The Man in Black’s son John Carter Cash, who produced the single.

Today, Elements Music & Arts Festival, the premier immersive electronic festival of the Northeast, has announced the phase one lineup for its 2024 edition returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania on August 9-11. Elements is the ultimate arena of exploration, where music, community, art, camping, and adventure coalesce in perfect unison. Best described as an escape unlike any other, the festival is co-created by those who embark on the journey, fostering a home for childlike wonder and a creative space for like-minded individuals.

Craft Recordings proudly announces the launch of Bluesville Records—a new reissue series that celebrates America’s bedrock music genre, as well as the trailblazing musicians that contributed to its rich traditions. Inspired by the original Bluesville imprint (launched by Prestige Records in 1959 to preserve the hallowed genre and capture its most important living figures), the series is intended to appeal to blues enthusiasts of all levels—from casual fans who are eager to learn more to long-time collectors and audiophiles.

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Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will visit Harrisburg, PA this May 3+4 for a pair of very special shows. The band will return to state-of-the-art venue XL Live accompanied by Kendall Street Company on Friday 5/3, followed by a special ‘Domefest All-Stars’ set on Saturday 5/4.

The Gem & Jam Festival took place last weekend in Tucson, AZ and the high-energy band Spafford helped close out a fantastic night one on Friday.  Spafford came out running hot with the original opener "Double Time" which had the festival crowd ready to fire on all cylinders.  The set was full blast after that and ended with a killer cover of "Punk" by Ferry Corsten sandwiched in between Spafford's hit song "Leave the Light On."  Spafford brought out a real treat for the encore with a performance of "Peaches" by The Presid

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Like a train going westward, Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) spent the first weekend of February hitting three cities they’ve played before – but for the very first time as headliners. Texas greeted them back with open arms and has shown the band is firmly extending its reach to the South.