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.

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.

KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums) and features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano; Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar; Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass; Emm Gryner on backing vocals; and Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Collectively they have crafted a sound which fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock.

615 Hideaway Records is pleased to announce the label debut album release Wanderlust from Rock Hearts. Rock Hearts are excited and thrilled to have collaborated with such greats as 6-time IBMA Female vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley, folk icon, Jonathan Edwards, and Grammy-Award winning fiddler, Michael Cleveland.

MICKI FREE— the Grammy-winning musical artist, 5X Native American Music Award-winner, 2022 The Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee, and member of Shalamar USA—has been chosen to be an official “Envoy” for the World Culture Festival, the Olympic-scale, free-to-the-public (with website registration) unity celebration. Founded by Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, it is taking place September 29-October 1 at The National Mall in Washington, DC.

Celebrated Australian CMA (Country Music Awards of Australia) Golden Guitar winner Angus Gill is thrilled to announce the release of his much-anticipated fifth studio album, "Departure & Arrival," set to debut on October 6, 2023. Leading up to this groundbreaking project, Gill has unveiled a tantalizing new single, "Crying Out for Love," which is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Renowned musicians Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily, and Arooj Aftab, formally known as Love In Exile, set off on their headlining US tour next month, starting with a show at The Town Hall on September 14th. A trio born out of a fateful live performance in 2018 between the three famed performers, their formal debut as Love In Exile is a momentous occasion not to be missed.

PEDIGREE Foundation will host a special Writers Round at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN on October 8, 2023 (12:00pm doors open/lunch | 2:00p - 3:00pm show) to raise funds for shelters and rescues to help increase dog adoption.

The Roxy have continued to find new ways to celebrate their 50th anniversary this month, announcing the first ‘Sunset & Vinyl Market’ record fair on September 17 and the addition of even more new shows to their illustrious fall lineup.

Los Angeles based progressive rock duo Days Between Stations have released a music video for their song “Witness The End of the World” featuring special guest lead vocalist Durga McBroom, who is best known for her work with Pink Floyd. The song was originally released in 2020 on their album “Giants” but due to the pandemic, the music video production was delayed, which turned out to be an unfortunately apt circumstance given the lyrics.