March 2024

For nearly three decades, the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars’ wildly original sound – with its Crescent City-steeped aesthetic and endless dry wit – has remained a cornerstone of one of the most unique and culturally significant live music scenes in the world. It’s also spent much of that time evolving – as evidenced by Tipish, the band's first studio album in nearly a decade.

Colorado jam-grass titans Yonder Mountain String Band reflect on over two decades of music-making with the surprise reveal of I’d Like Off, a formerly unreleased collection and one of the last studio projects featuring the group’s original lineup: Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, and the late Jeff Austin.

Passim has announced the lineup for the 12th annual Down Home Up Here Festival on Patriot’s Day Weekend, April 13 to 15. The annual festival, dedicated to bluegrass and old-time music, will showcase more than a dozen acts from greater Boston and around the country, including Johanna Wacker from New York, Hello Stranger from California, and Hound & Handler from Boston.

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Kendall Street Company, the dynamic jam band sensation, is gearing up to release their latest single, "Checkin’ Out," on March 29, 2024, as part of their highly anticipated monthly single release campaign for 2024.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu has released his powerful new single and music video “Ascent,” delivering a poignant social commentary on the ongoing struggle against anti-Semitism. The new song, available via Perception Records, showcases Matisyahu’s signature blend of reggae, hip-hop, and spirituality. PRESS HERE to listen now.

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Legendary drummer Michael Shrieve announces the much-anticipated release of his album, “Drums of Compassion,” set to drop on May 24, 2024 on Trey Gunn’s innovative label, 7D Media. This album is a testament to Shrieve’s artistic journey, encapsulating over fifty years of musical exploration and collaboration with some of the most revered names in the industry.