For over thirty years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by adiversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.”  Founding member Kim Wilson spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation. “We started as a straight blues band.” vocalist and harmonica player Wilson says.

In the midst of a non-stop touring run, Girl Talk (aka Gregg Gillis) linked up with legendary Houston producer and DJ OG Ron C to present a screwed and chopped version of Gillis' last full length release, All Day. The remixed version of the album is being titled Purple All Day and is available for download here. Gillis' audio collage work has referenc

Chart-topping country music star Dierks Bentley has recorded the Weeds theme song "Little Boxes" for the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning Showtime series' eighth and final season.

Steel Pulse may have explored various styles of music since they started out in 1975, but when it comes to the message, the UK’s Grammy – Winning reggae band has remained close to their roots.  The Group have continued their commitment to fighting injustice, educating the masses, and promoting positive messages through spiritually uplifting music.“We just can’t ignore the politics, because every life and soul that’s born on this earth is a political manoeuvre for someone, at some point”, Hinds explains.  “From a spiritual aspect, it’s

Ruf Records announces a September 12 release date for blues-rock singer/guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor's new CD, Almost Always Never, which was produced by Mike McCarthy and recorded in Austin, TX. Ruf Records is distributed in the U.S. by the Allegro Corporation.

Leftover Salmon Announces “New Year’s Run 2012” to take place in the Midwest! Tickets will go On-Sale July 13th.  The band hasn’t been to Chicago for a Long Time and are looking forward to coming back to chime in the new year!

Leftover Salmon will kick off their New Years run in Indianapolis, IN @ the Vogue Theatre.  Next up will be two nights @ the Old Rock House in St Louis, MO.  Salmon will finish off their New Years run in style at the Vic Theater in Chicago, IL. 

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This Saturday, July 14th, HOT 107.1, Grassroots California, and Colorado Daily are proud to present Raindance: A Benefit Performance for Mayor Hickenlooper’s Colorado Fire Relief Fund 2012, featuring Michal Menert, Clicks & Whistles, OG Status (formerly Candyhunter with members of Crushendo, DYNOHUNTER, and Two Fresh), and Dnae Beats at the Boulder Theater.A silent auction will be held in the lobby of the Boulder Theater for the duration of the show and will feature donated items from Grassroots Califor

Umphrey's McGee is thrilled to announce the details of their New Year's Eve run in Atlanta, including VIP enhanced-experience packages, alongside dates for the second leg of fall tour.Bright Light Social Hour joins UM as support on our "first-ever 12/28" as well as a smattering of dates in October and November. The Austin foursome has been generating buzz with their southern-rock-dance-party sound and we're pumped to have them on board.

Concord Music Group is launching five new titles in its Very Best Of jazz series, which showcases some of the very best tracks culled from the recordings of some of the most influential artists in the history of the genre. The five new titles, which highlight the work of Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi, The Bill Evans Trio, Thelonious Monk, and Cannonball Adderley, are set for release on August 7, 2012.

Here is the stream! Its live NOW.Bobby Weir, Mike Gordon, Joe Russo, Cass McCombs, Neal Casal, Jonathan Wilson, Benmont Tech and many more will perform @ Weir's new TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA to help celebrate the 70th birthday of Jerry Garcia.  Thev event is taking place on Friday, August 3rd, 2012.  This show will be steamed live in HD!About TRI Studios:Tamalpais Research Institute is the vision of Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead.